Palestinian Authority

Abbas to Christians Worldwide: Visit PA During Papal Visit

PA Chairman, ever the opportunist, uses reports of Papal visit to encourage PA tourism, rally for more international support.

PLO Video Claims Jesus was 'Palestinian'

Video uses Christmas 'magic' to push demonization of Israel; claims Jesus 'was of its own.'

Secret Peace Talk Contents Revealed By PA Sources

US 'offensive' aims for Jan. interim agreement, Jerusalem internationally managed, Israeli withdrawals and 'earned' Jewishness.

Former PA PM Arrested After Car Chase

Qureia's Mercedes flew at 145 kmh (90 mph) outside Maaleh Adumim, police forced to block road to stop him. Summoned for investigation.

PA: Strip Judea, Samaria Residents of Their Israeli Citizenship

PLO negotiator blames Netanyahu for failures in peace talks, threatens to coerce other countries to strip 'settlers' of Israeli citizenship.

Erekat: Palestinian Authority Ready for 12-Month Interim Deal

PLO official claims PA ready for interim deal. The catch: meeting the PA's demands on a number of key issues.

PA Live TV Event Glorifies Terror, Murder, Hatred

At event under Abbas's auspices, Minister of Culture gives plaques of honor to released terrorists, youth play promotes murder.

Politicians Targeted in PA Violence

Palestinian Authority infighting sees minister targeted in shooting, lawmaker physically assaulted.

PLO Official: We Supported the Nazis in WWII

Former political bureau head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) removes any doubt over Arab support for Nazi Germany.

Ban on Negotiating Jerusalem Rejected in Preliminary Reading

Bill, which was passed by committee 2 months ago, would have required 80 MKs' approval before making Jerusalem a factor in talks.

Expert Warns: ‘Illegal Building’ is Coordinated Takeover

Arab construction on Israeli state land is part of a deliberate takeover with orders from above, Civil Administration official warns.

Water-Sharing Initiative Officially Signed in Washington

"This is a historic agreement," says Minister Silvan Shalom as he signs a deal with Jordan and PA to save the Dead Sea.

Elkin: PA Intransigence Works in Israel's Favor

The PA refuses to compromise in any way in negotiations - but this actually works in Israel's favor, according to Deputy Foreign Minister.

PA Rejects Prisoner Release Delay, Warns of 'Total Failure'

PA opposes Kerry's postponement of terrorist release to press Jordan Valley arrangement. PLO official warns of 'total failure.'

Released Terrorists Reveal No Regret, Fun in Jail

PMW exposes released prisoners and their families on PA TV revealing ease of prison life, and familial visits in contrast to PA libels.

US to Present Judea, Samaria 'Security Proposal' to Israel

US Secretary of State to impose his own ideas on Israel during Kerry visit; Israel responds: we will not compromise our security.

PA Official: Jews 'Defile' Al-Aqsa (Temple Mount)

In wake of continued anti-Semitism on Mount, PA official claims Jews make Judaism's holiest site 'impure.'

Shaath: 'We Will Stay in Negotiations Just to Release Prisoners'

Despite reports that peace talks have failed, PA official declares that they will remain - if only to release more terrorists.

PA Arafat Event Song Vows Unending Violence

At memorial event for Yasser Arafat on PA TV performers sing a song glorifying martyrdom and vowing violence 'no force can stop' on Israel.

Kerry to Return to Israel Next Week for Iran, PA-Related Talks

After diplomatic disaster earlier this month, and controversial Iran deal, US Secretary of State returns to Israel to try again.

PA Caught Digging at Ancient Hasmonean Fortress

The fortress, an important site in the Maccabee revolts which Hanukkah commemorates, is located in 'Area A' not under Israeli control.

200 University Students to Meet With Abbas

The National University Student Union's directing committee authorized a meeting for university students with PA chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Fatah Official: Israel 'Racist Enemy of All Nations'

Lebanese-based Fatah official on PA TV says Arafat taught 'all liberation movements' that Israel is 'prime enemy' of all nations.

Profesor Aumann: PM Wrong on Iran Danger

Nobel Prize winner tells students that Prime Minister Netanyahu has got his priorities wrong on Iran, Palestinian Authority.

PA: No Peace Without Full 'Right of Return'

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas said that the "fate" of Arab refugees must be resolved if a peace treaty is to be achieved with Israel.

Palestinian Arabs Setting Animal Traps to 'Catch' Jews

Arab news media reports that Palestinian Arabs near Shechem are setting animal traps to catch 'settlers' in alleged acts of vandalism.

PA Negotiators Pull Out of Talks; Negotiations May Continue

Abbas announces negotiator pullout, considers options to resume talks; negotiators cite frustration, building in Judea, Samaria as cause.

Former FM: Clarify Israel's Position with the US

Moshe Arens backs PM's stance against US support of PA, Iran deal; says no need to fear confrontation.

Hamas, Palestinian Authority Clash Over Arafat Accusations

Hamas prevents commemorative celebrations for Arafat in light of PA-backed study; PA: Hamas 'doesn't care' about Arafat's death.

Report: PA Police Arresting Israeli Residents in Jerusalem

PA creates ‘facts on the ground’ in Jerusalem – with Israel’s approval.

Two-State Paradigm 'Unworkable'

Bar Ilan Prof. Efraim Inbar joins growing chorus of Israeli figures rejecting 2-State Solution; says 'even Palestinians' prefer status-quo.

Activists: 'Unofficial' Building Freeze in Effect

Ever since Israel and the PA have resumed talks, building plans in Judea and Samaria have crawled to a halt, activists said.

EU MP: We Froze Aid Money PA Was Using for Terror

Member of the European Parliament says the EU recently froze funding to the PA, over concern that money was being used for terror

PA Flag Flies Proud - Outside Israeli Hotel

Visitors at Dan Panorama Hotel were greeted by a strange sight: A Palestinian Authority flag waving outside the hotel, for a 'secret' event.

Steinitz, Shalom: PA Team Didn't Quit Over Building

If the PA team to the talks with Israel resigned, it wasn't because of Israel's new construction announcements, say two Israeli ministers.

Lieberman: Peace Will Take A Lot More Than 10 Months

MK Avigdor Lieberman says peace was possible - but not within the time frame being promoted by the PA and US.

PA-Linked Youth Newsletter Publishes List of 'Hitler Quotes'

List of "one liners" glorifying Hitler is the latest in a catalogue of incidents of glorification of anti-Semitism, Nazism in the PA.

Top PA Official Eulogizes Yassin, Ten Years Later

Ten years after his death, top Gaza terrorist and Hamas founder Ahmad Yassin is remembered fondly in the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Livni and Erekat Weighing Land Transfer Proposal

Transfer of land around Shechem is reportedly tabled in return for Israel's annexation of areas in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Cities as ‘Palestine’ at PA Rally

Despite peace talks, children sing of Safed, Acco, Haifa and other Israeli cities as ‘Palestine’ at PA event.

MK Yogev: Peres Dividing Nation With His 'Peace Talk'

MK Moti Yogev (Bayit Yehudi) criticizes President Shimon Peres for politicizing his office by promoting negotiations with the PA.

Netanyahu Reiterates: PA Must Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

After a long break, the Knesset went back to work Monday for its winter session, and PM Netanyahu set the tone for the session

Yesha Head: 'Peace Talks Only Bring Terror'

"Negotiations with Palestinians only lead to more terror," say Yesha Head and Housing Minister in response to brutal Jordan Valley attack.

Shock in Samaria: Israeli Leftists at Anti-Semitic Rally

EU-funded Israeli group, PA official at anti-Semitic Arab celebration where revelers called to murder Jews.

Lapid: Israel Doesn't Need PA Recognition

In contrast to tough stance by PM, Yair Lapid says PA recognition of Israel as a Jewish State is not essential.

Freedom and Democracy are Prerequisites to Peace

PA Leaders Teach Children A Poem About 'Our Enemy, Zion'

The Palestinian Authority awarded an Egyptian writer for a poem that includes lines such as, "our enemy, Zion, is Satan with a tail."

Hamas to PA: Stop Talking to Israel

Netanyahu's demand that the PA recognize Israel a Jewish state means there should be no peace talks, says Hamas spokesman.

Palestinian Authority Uses Ping Pong to Glorify Terrorism

Even ping pong games are a chance to promote ‘martyrdom,' as PA-sponsored tournament named after arch-terrorist Dalal Mughrabi gets underway

Uri Ariel: Jordan River is Israel's Sovereign Border

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel's border will be the Jordan River. All territory west will be under Israeli sovereignty.

MK Levin: Building in Judea and Samaria More Important Than Ever

Israel cannot concede land to the PA - and cannot stop building in Judea and Samaria, said MK Levin.

Riot in PA University Over School's Financial Woes

Fistfights and clashes broke out at Bir Zeit University, as students prevented staff from entering the university building.

Top PA Official Thrown Out of Al-Aqsa Mosque

A top Palestinian Authority official was hounded out of the Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount when he visited the site Tuesday

PA Arabs Demand Removal of Cellphone Antenna Towers

PA residents are demanding that the High Court order cellphone companies to remove antennas that endanger drivers and residents

PA Arabs Take Homesh on Shuli Har Melech's Birthday

Brother of Shuli Har Melech, who lived in Homesh and was murdered a decade ago, is appalled by decision to allow Arabs to take over Homesh.

Arabs to be Allowed to Settle Former Jewish Community of Homesh

Jews are still banned from entering Homesh, but PA Arabs, according to a new government order, are now allowed into Homesh.

Report: Abbas Planning to Call Elections, Challenge Hamas

PA Chairman planning to challenge Hamas by holding elections only in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Gaza is a 'rebel region.'

Piron: Our Grandchildren May Know Peace

Education Minister not optimistic about peace talks after seeing anti-Israel incitement in PA schools.

Partner for peace?

PA Radio: One Day Israel 'Will be Palestine Again'

Is there any hope for peace when the Palestinian Authority continues to strive towards the destruction of the Jewish state?

Palestinian Authority Denies Jewish Right to Western Wall

Claim is the latest example in a string of anti-Israel propaganda, as "peace talks" set to begin.