Palestinian Authority

Top Israeli, PA Security Officials Meet in Bid to Restore Calm

Israeli, PA security chiefs in high-level meeting to discuss ongoing security deterioration in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Officials: Abbas Will Not Enter Gaza for Fear of Hamas

Despite international hopes Fatah will re-take power in Gaza after Op. Protective Edge, Israeli officials say 'Gaza is a trap for Abbas'.

How Many Arabs, Jews Live in Judea-Samaria?

Gap of over one million people in census data from Judea-Samaria population counts; experts accuse PA of falsifying, omitting information.

War Crimes Complaint Filed Against Abbas in ICC

Civil rights firm accuses PA of war crimes, using Abbas's Jordanian citizenship - and on evidence Fatah was involved in Gaza war.

Netanyahu: Most of the Incitement Comes from the PA

Prime Minister Netanyahu links terrorism with the incitement which comes out of the Palestinian Authority.

French Delegation Attempts to Re-Twin Tzfat and Lille

After French city Lille temporarily froze relations with Tzfat in October, a delegation from Lille arrives in Tzfat to strengthen residents.

PA Asks UN to Condemn Israel's 'Provocation'

The Palestinian Authority blames Israel for unrest in Jerusalem, accuses it of "provocation and incitement".

'Jews Are Exercising Basic Human Right' on Temple Mount

Temple Institute's Rabbi Richman responds to claims that escalation of violence in Jerusalem is fault of Jews ascending the Temple Mount.

Ya'alon Blames Abbas for Attack, 'Harming Sovereignty' in J'lem

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon fires at Abbas for 'inciting' terror, says he 'is not interested in coexistence with a Jewish state.'

PLO to Submit Draft for UN 'Statehood Bid' Later This Month

Terror organization behind the PA blames failed US peace plans for UN bid, says date to 'end occupation' to be submitted this month.

PA's Prime Minister: We'll Fight Israel's 'Judaization'

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah threatens Israel against “Judaizing” Jerusalem, promises to "resist occupation".

PA Asks Israel to Open Additional Gaza Border Crossing

The Kerem Shalom crossing can only transfer 450 trucks of construction materials a day - much less than Gaza needs to rebuild, PA says.

Former PA PM Called for Attack Against Glick's Conference

Senior PLO figure's statement morning of conference in which Yehuda Glick was shot calls for 'immediate intervention' against it.

Steinitz on Iranian Deal: 'No Good Will Come From This'

Recording of Steinitz, broadcast on Army Radio Sunday, has the minister criticizing US about Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran deal.

Hero of the 'peace partners'?

PA Calls Assassin Terrorist 'Hero Defending Freedom'

Prisoner Affairs Minister lauds shooter of prayer rights activist, details the terrorist's history of arrest and assault of prison guards.

Abbas Says Closing Temple Mount 'A Declaration of War'

Hours after claiming PA 'not declaring an intifada', Abbas says security measures after J'lem shooting a 'declaration of war.'

Abbas: 'We Are Not Calling for an Intifada'

'If we wanted an intifada, we would have called for one during Protective Edge,' PA Chairman says, in latest attempt to clean up his image.

Gaza Wage War Partially Quelled; 24,000 Civil Servants Paid

Civil servants paid, but military and security personnel still waits, in latest bid to dispel tensions in precarious 'unity government.'

Latest 'Gesture' - Permitless Entry For Foreign 'Palestinians'

'Palestinians' born abroad under age 14 allowed to enter Judea Samaria without permit and be put on PA population register.

Deja vu?

Abbas Calls for 'Jerusalem Intifada' - Just Like Arafat Did

PA TV gives Abbas call for Temple Mount terror heavy rotation, in uncanny similarity to Arafat's 2000 intifada calls.

PA Lies to its People: Car Terrorism was 'Accident'

Official PA daily claims last week's attack in Jerusalem, which killed two people and injured 7 more, was an accident 'exploited' by Israel.

Jordan to Request Security Council Session on Behalf of the PA

Jordan will ask for the Security Council to discuss Israeli construction in Jerusalem.

ADL Calls on Abbas to Condemn Murder of Baby in Jerusalem

'It speaks volumes that Abbas has yet to take the opportunity to denounce this despicable act,' ADL says, four days after terror attack.

PA Threatens 'This Will Not Last Beyond November'

Erekat says despite US pressure, PA will unilaterally try to push UN Security Council plan forcing Israeli withdrawals.

Report: PA Agrees to Delay UN Security Council 'Palestine' Vote

PA officials said that they would hold off on a plan to demand that the UN Security Council recognize 'Palestine'

Ya'alon: Palestinians Only Want to Destroy the Jewish State

The push for a two-state solution is a front, the Defense Minister says; the PA won't even use the phrase 'two states for two peoples.'

PA Confident on UN Vote Forcing Israeli Withdrawal by Year's End

PA FM claims enough UN Security Council votes to force through timetable plan on Israeli withdrawals, 'diplomatic downfall'.

PA to Submit UN Resolution on Israeli Withdrawal by End of Month

PLO secretary general Yasser Abed Rabbo says PA will push ahead with unilateral moves despite US threats to cut aid.

PA and Hamas Say UK 'Palestine' Vote Not Enough

PA demands UK turn non-binding vote on Palestinian state into official policy, Hamas says motion only 'symbolic.'

Israeli Embassy: Palestinian Statehood? Only Through Talks

Israeli Embassy in London responds to British parliament’s passing of a motion to recognize “the state of Palestine”.

Livni to Ban: Oppose Abbas's Unilateral Moves

Justice Minister tells UN chief that backing PA's moves at the UN sends a message that negotiations can be bypassed.

Abbas Threatens, Again, to Cut Ties With Israel

PA Chairman says he plans to move ahead with his latest unilateral UN move and if all else fails, he will hand the keys to Netanyahu.

British Parliament Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

British lawmakers vote overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding motion recognizing the "state of Palestine".

Rivlin to Ban: Israel's Security First

Israeli President defends Israel's right to self-defense to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, says onus is on Palestinians to disarm.

Western Diplomat Reveals Gaza Facing 'Donor Fatigue'

International aid conference touted in the press - but has global community become wiser to Hamas's numbers game?

Britain to Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

British lawmakers to hold a symbolic parliamentary vote on whether the government should recognize “Palestine” as a state.

Terrorist's Mother Praises Teens' Murderer as 'Martyrs'

Newly-translated PA TV interview glorifies terrorists who killed Israeli teenagers, as murderer's mother says 'Allah loved him.'

Netanyahu to Sweden: Unilateral Moves Won't Work

PM Netanyahu responds to Sweden's announcement it would recognize "Palestine", says unilateral moves will not bring peace.

Israeli Checks End Up in PA Banks; Customers Clueless

Members of the Tel Aviv Merchant's Organization were shocked to discover that checks they wrote ended up deposited in a PA bank.

Landmark case

Court Rules Palestinian Authority Liable for Terrorist Murders

In precedent-setting case surrounding murder of three Israelis, Jerusalem court rejects PA's 'statehood' claim as grounds for 'immunity'.

Sweden Recognizes 'Palestine' as a State

Left-wing Social Democrat party announces its recognition of a 'Palestinian state' on Yom Kippur.

Netanyahu Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission' to US

'I told the truth in the meetings that I held,' Netanyahu notes, summing up eventful Washington trip.

PA to Ask Security Council: End Israel's 'Occupation' by 2016

Draft resolution to be submitted by Palestinian Authority calls on the Security Council to "ends the Israeli occupation without delay".

Secret Israel-PA Communication Channel Revealed

Covert talks to 'change reality on ground in Gaza' with PA unity government held in parallel to official Cairo truce talks.

PA Illegal Land Grab to Block Road North of Jerusalem

Hours after Civil Administration orders road widened, PA throws together illegal structures on site to extend control in Area C.

Israel Agreed to Let Gazans Pray on Temple Mount

PA unity government says Israel made concessions on travel, says it backs Abbas's charges of 'genocide.'

PA Honors Murderers of Israeli Teens as Martyrs

PA leaders and press grant Hamas terrorists highest status in Islam, while delegitimizing Israel's elimination of them.

Study: 49% of Gazans Killed in War Were Terrorists

Updated study on Palestinian Health Ministry death tally reiterates unprecedented terrorist to civilian ratio.

Report: 3,000 PA Policemen to Join Gaza Security Forces

Renewed unity pact to include security coordination, source claims - but only if Israel agrees.

Islamic Bloc Supports PA Bid to Prosecute Israel

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says it supports Abbas's bid to prosecute Israel for war crimes at ICC.

PA: 'Nothing in Place' to Reconcile Fracturing Hamas Unity Pact

Unity PM says each faction is responsible for its own problems, hours after Hamas declares it is looking for 'alternatives.'

PA Statement Equates IS with the 'Occupation'

In condemning IS over its terrorism, the PA's foreign ministry says that "occupation and settlements" are other names for terrorism.

Abbas to Meet French Leader as PA Pushes 3-Year Statehood Plan

Palestinian Authority forging ahead with attempt to gain UN backing to 'end occupation' within three years.

PA Officials Say Palestinians Are 'Moderates', Don't Like ISIS

Officials claim that there is little or no support there for ISIS, because Palestinian Muslims are not 'fanatics' - but how true is that?

PA Calls Youth Goodwill Soccer Game 'Crime Against Humanity'

Peres's 'peace' game for Israeli and Arab kids was 'immoral crime' by 'sick souls' says PA, calling to 'settle accounts' with organizers.

UN: $550 Million to Gaza Despite Renewed Terror Tunnels

UN and PA call for funds without specifying supervision of usage; admit countries hesitating to donate to Hamas terror govt.

Frmr. Israeli Ambassador Urges Withdrawal from Judea-Samaria

Dr. Michael Oren insists the political right must 'grow up' and present 'peace plan' - weeks after similar plan led to rocket fire, war.

After Gaza War, Palestinian Infighting Flares

Operation Protective Edge paused the slow collapse of Fatah-Hamas 'unity government' - but is the game now up?

Abbas Denies 'Fabricated' Reports of Sinai State Offer

Secretary-General of Abbas's office says Egypt agrees with PA on 1949 Armistice line borders, never offered Sinai for PA state.

Hamas Hits Back at Abbas as PA Chief Threatens to End Unity Deal

As 'unity deal' flails, Hamas spokesperson condemns Abbas threats of split, says talks with Fatah on unity government forthcoming.