Palestinian Authority

PA enraged over Jewish prayers on Temple Mount

The PA Foreign Ministry published a statement warning against 'extremist Jews performing of Talmudic rituals and religious texts' on the Temple Mount.

Terror attacks that don’t count

Can you imagine the international reaction if in the month of August, there had been 90 attempts by Jews to murder Palestinian Arabs? Opinion.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'PA Gen. Assembly resolution declares open season on Israelis'

President of Human Rights Voices NGO, Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, explains to Arutz Sheva how the Palestinian Authority was permitted to draft a UN General Assembly resolution and the threat this resolution represents.

PA resolution at UN:

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

Abbas spokesman:

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman, warns against the Israeli policy that may "cause an explosion that will burn the entire region and it will not be possible to stop it".

PA proposal to UN:

End Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria within six months

PA draft resolution calls on countries not to legally recognize Israel's presence in 'the Palestinian territories,' to enforce sanctions on Israeli officials, among other things.

For the second time:

FIFA postpones ruling on PA's request to ban Israel

World soccer's governing body again delays its decision on a Palestinian Authority bid to have Israel suspended from international soccer over the war in Gaza. A decision is now expected in October.

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Palestinian Authority accuses the IDF of laying siege to hospitals in Jenin and the Israeli government of planning to deport Palestinian Arabs from northern Samaria.

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya and were attacked

Two Israelis entered Qalqilya, a Palestinian Authority city in Area A which Israelis are forbidden to enter, and were attacked.

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".

Report:

Israel deducted nearly 7 million NIS from PA tax revenues

The PA says Israel continues to deduct from tax revenues intended for its treasury as punishment for its support of terrorists' families.

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

The PA's economic attack plan for Judea and Samaria

The Palestinian Authority intends to promote a resolution at the UN that will demand a separation in the international arena between conduct towards Israel and activities towards the Judea and Samaria area.

PA seeking UN resolution against Judea and Samaria

Israeli officials believe that the PA will attempt to have a resolution declaring Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria illegal passed at the beginning of the next session.

PA demands arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Following the attack on the Al-Taba’een school complex, the Palestinian Authority is calling on the Hague court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli 'war criminals.'

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

After decades:

Palestinian Authority to finally pay 2b NIS electric bill?

Finance Ministry deducting part of Palestinian Authority's 2 billion NIS electricity debt from money transferred to Palestinian Authority; PA representatives agree to arrange payment plan for remainder.

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Protesters disrupt Supreme Court hearing on PA case

The Supreme Court discussed this morning a petition by the Palestinian Authority against the State of Israel. Bereaved families attended the hearing and clashed with the lawyers representing the PA.

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Initial investigations show that the fire near Mevaseret Zion broke out in several locations, and is sourced in nearby Arab areas.

Palestinian Authority holds day of support for Nukhba detainees

The Palestinian Authority authorized its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to document Israel's actions in Areas B and C and raise the issue in international media.

'No politics'

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron reject Palestinian Arab demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson says that the US is discussing plans regarding the future of the Gaza Strip with various parties, but these plans will have no legitimacy.

'A triumph for justice':

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas call on international community to take action after the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza

UAE Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that her country would send troops to Gaza if invited by the PA and if the US would lead the mission.

Palestinian Authority request

FIFA postpones decision on Israel suspension

FIFA postpones decision on Palestinian Arab request to suspend Israel from international soccer, clearing the way for the Israeli men’s national team to play at the Paris Olympics.

Report:

US, Israel and PA secretly discussed Rafah crossing

Axios reports that the US, Israel and the Palestinian Authority held a secret meeting last week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing as part of a hostage and ceasefire deal.

Fear of ICJ decision against Israel, regarding Judea & Samaria

On Friday, the High Court of Justice in The Hague will present its decision on Israel's conduct in Judea and Samaria. The PA is hoping for a decision that will be unbinding, but complicate Israel.

Palestinians destroy part of Joshua's Altar

Activists from the 'Fighting for Every Dunam' forum discover that Arabs once again destroyed several layers of stones at Joshua's Altar on Mount Ebal.

Brazil adopts free trade agreement with the PA

Brazil ratifies agreement between the Mercosur trade bloc of South America and the PA that had been signed in 2011.

PA Threatens:

'We will not agree to expansion of settlements'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesperson of the Palestinian Presidency, says, "The extreme government (in Israel) is bound by right-wing policies that express war and settlement."

Two Jews rescued from Jenin

Two Jews from central Israel take a wrong turn, end up in Jenin. Palestinian Authority security forces escort them out and transfer them to Israeli forces.

PA displeased with Jewish visitors at Judaism's holiest sites

The PA Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs said that Jewish visits to the Temple Mount were 'attacks' on the site and that Israel was attempting to take control of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

Binyamin Council:

PA construction plan a severe security threat

In a letter, the head of the Yesha Council details the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's takeover of the British Police Junction area through the strangulation of the surrounding area.

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent American and international intervention to immediately stop the actions led by Smotrich.

Cabinet approves:

Sanctions against PA, regulation of five communities

Cabinet approves Smotrich's measures to combat the recognition of a Palestinian state and proceedings against Israel. They include sanctions against the PA, promotion of construction and other measures.

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.

Palestinian Authority:

'We will demand right of return, reparations from Israel'

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Palestinian refugees have an inalienable right to return to their homes and to compensation.

Cabinet discusses:

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.

Survey:

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

66 percent expressed support for the October 7 attack against Israel, and more than 90 percent claimed that Hamas terrorists did not commit atrocities against Israeli civilians.

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

Smotrich redirects Palestinian Authority funds to terror victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders 130 million NIS of Palestinian Authority tax funds to be redirected to benefit families of terror victims.

Grants for 'martyrs'' families

PA continues to fund families of terrorists

Ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, the PA General Intelligence Service in the Jenin district distributed grants to families of 25 'martyrs' and 11 imprisoned terrorists.

Israeli security sources:

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority

'With a command echelon who grew up on the knees of the Oslo Accords, and simply refuses to wake up, we can never win,' Finance Min. Smotrich accuses.

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.

IDF furious

PA frees terrorist who murdered two soldiers

The terrorist who murdered two soldiers in a ramming attack turned himself into the PA police, who, after holding him for a day, released him.

Macron:

'Ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA makes reforms'

French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”

PA:

'We're willing to operate the Rafah crossing'

Palestinian Authority announces its willingness to operate the Rafah crossing in accordance with the Agreement on Movement and Access which was signed with Israel in 2005.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

PA prime minister seeking to pressure Israel to release tax money

Mohammad Mustafa expresses great satisfaction with the PA's recent diplomatic achievements, demands US pressure Israel to unfreeze tax funds for the PA and end counterterror activity.

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Abbas’ advisor threatens Israel with more massacres

PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times".

Why has Gallant abandoned Israel’s war goals?

Since the failed peace process began in 1993, the General Staff became a stakeholder in the success of its “partner,” the Palestinian Authority. It is the same kind of naive conception that believed Hamas was "deterred" and wants to ive a good liife. Op-ed.

Abbas to Arab countries:

'Re-examine relations with Israel'

Palestinian Authority chairman calls on Arab countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel to cut them off immediately.

Netanyahu on UN resolution:

‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre'

Israeli government rejected UN decision to upgrade Palestinian Authority’s status. Netanyahu attacked: "We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre. We will not let them establish a terrorist state."

Israel's proposal to the PA for the Rafah crossing

The Palestinian Authority rejected an Israeli proposal to manage the Rafah crossing, among other reasons, due to the imposition of conditions and the freezing of funds by Minister Bezalel Smotrich.