Palestinian Authority

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.

Israel Cannot Depend on UN Forces For Security

PM Netanyahu says Israel can't depend on the UN for security in the Golan. He told Russia Israel won't fire at Syria if Syria does the same.

New PA Government Includes Ministerial Changes

PA prime minister Rami Hamdallah's new cabinet, includes changes in around half the ministerial portfolios.

Galon Upset Over Ban of Inciting PA Official

Meretz chair blasts the Defense Ministry for refusing to allow PA official who called to nuke Israel take part in her party's conference.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Hails Choice of 'Pragmatist' Hamdallah to Replace Fayyad

Mahmoud Abbas has decided to appoint an academic named Rami Hamdallah as his new prime minister.

Jordan's PM: Relations with Israel Dependent on PA Peace

Peace between Israel and the PA is the key to regional stability, says Jordan’s Prime Minister.

PA Slams Israel for Calling Off Politicized UNESCO Mission

The PA's foreign ministry slams Israel for calling off a UNESCO investigative mission to Jerusalem, after the PA tried to politicize it.

Official: Civil Admin 'Stealing' Jordan Valley Land for PA City

The Jordan Valley Regional Council will fight to prevent the construction of a PA city on its lands, the Council's head said

Kerry's Plan for PA Economy Receives Cool Reception

A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.

Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.

Peres: Peace Between Israel, PA 'Real Possibility'

Peres maintains that peace between Israel and PA is “a real possibility,” adding that time should not be wasted in reaching agreement.

MK Shaked Welcomes Report of Pessimism Over Peace

MK Shaked welcomes a report which says that an advisor to Minister Livni is pessimistic about reaching a peace deal with the PA.

PM to Kerry: Let's Get Talks With PA Going

Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Kerry that Israel was very interested in reopening negotiations with the PA

Kerry Returns to Israel in Peace Push

US Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to Israel Thursday as he continues a push to reignite peace negotiations.

Lapid: I Won't Fall for Left's Negotiating Mistakes

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid emphasized that he was much more of a "hawk" on the PA peace process than many on the left believe him to be.

German FM Travels to Mideast to Boost US Peace Initiative

Germany's FM is set to travel to Mideast where he will meet with Israeli, PA leaders to promote US initiative to revive peace talks.

Yaalon Freezes Plans for New PA City Near Jericho

A new PA city being planned would have taken away 500 acres of Israeli land.

Abbas Warns Israel Over Al-Aqsa Mosque

"We cannot remain silent" over Israel's alleged "assaults" on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warns PA Chairman.

El Salvador Establishes Ties with the Palestinian Authority

El Salvador establishes diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority. Foreign Minister praises Latin America's support.

Elkin: Google Responsible for Hampering Peace Process

By “recognizing Palestine,” Google is hampering the peace process, Deputy Foreign Minister Ze'ev Elkin (Likud-Beiteinu) said in the Knesset

Radio Personality: 'P-I-E-C-E' Process Seeks to Dismantle Israel

Peace process should spelled “p-i-e-c-e” not “p-e-a-c-e”, renowned American radio personality told Arutz Sheva.

New PA Laws: Cutting Off Thieves' Hands, Lashes for Drinking

Hamas is lobbying for a stricter enforcement of Islamic law in Gaza – including provisions to cut off the hands of thieves

'Ahinoam Nini (Noa) Shouldn't Be Singing on Jerusalem Day'

Yair Gabay, a member of the Jerusalem City Council, decried the city's choice of singer at Wednesday Jerusalem Day Concert.

Police Catch Tens of Thousands of 'Illegal Eggs'

Border police on Sunday confiscated 54,000 illegal eggs that were being smuggled into Jerusalem

Fayyad Blames Failed Leadership and Israel for PA's Woes

The PA's outgoing Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, blames failed leadership for the PA’s problems, but also accuses Israel - as usual.

Abbas’ Party to Seek Ties with Iran?

Senior Fatah leader wants closer ties with Iran.

Pope: Israel, PA Need to Make 'Courageous Decisions'

Pope Francis calls for Israel and PA to "resume negotiations" and "take courageous decisions".

Cheers, Jeers Greet Olmert at NY Speech

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was greeted with cheers and jeers when he spoke to a large crowd at the Jerusalem Post Conference Sunday

ADL Applauds UNESCO Compromise Avoiding Anti-Israel Resolutions

ADL expresses hope that UNESCO agreement will end PA "efforts to politicize international bodies."

Ofra Residents: IDF 'Forgot' Alternative Security Arrangements

Residents of Ofra continued to protest the removal of security fences around the town by the IDF

Abbas to Visit Turkey This Weekend

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmud Abbas is scheduled to visit Turkey this weekend for talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Peres: I Won't Run For President Again

President Shimon Peres does not plan to seek another term in office, he told Israeli media outlets Tuesday night

US, Canada Thank Fayyad, 'Strong Partner'

The US and Canada praise resigning Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad for his role as a “strong partner” in state-building.

Western Leaders Disappointed Over Fayyad Resignation

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister has tendered his resignation, after criticism of him within the PA reached new highs

Kerry: Israel and Turkey Must Improve Ties

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to try and encourage a warming of relations between Israel and Turkey

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

John Kerry will offer Turkey to play a role in the peace process between Israel and the PA, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

Canadian FM Holds 'Positive' Talks With PA

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird held what he termed "positive" talks on Saturday with Palestinian Authority leaders in Ramallah.

Financial Crisis? PA Continues to Pay Jailed Terrorists

The PA, despite complaining that it is suffering from a severe financial crisis, is continuing to pay to terrorists in Israeli prisons.

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will temporarily refrain from unilateral action against Israel to give peace talks a chance to resume.

Abbas: Freeing Terrorists is Our Priority

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that the freeing of terrorists serving time in Israeli prisons is a "priority" for his leadership.

PA Premier Fayyad Suffers Pancreatic Swelling

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad was hospitalized for an inflamed pancreas on Tuesday, after being admitted previous night with stomach pains.

PA, Jordan Ink Deal to 'Defend' Jerusalem Against 'Judaization'

Jordan, PA sign agreement confirming their "common goal to defending" Jerusalem and their opposition to so-called "Judaization" of city.

Israel, PA Ink Business Arbitration Deal

Israel and the PA signed a deal instituting a business arbitration center to work out disagreements between Israeli and PA firms

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

IDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action' in Two Months

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Kerry's Offer: You Release Terrorists, They'll Renew Talks

Report: Kerry plans to offer an outline for Israeli-PA peace talks and will ask Israel to release terrorists as part of it.

Obama to PA: Forget About Preconditions, Building Freeze

Some 'new thinking' was needed to get Israel- PA talks going again, President Obama said. Demanding preconditions is 'old thinking'

International Donors Progress in Raising Funds for Failing PA

International donors are making progress toward finding the $1.2 billion needed to help fund the PA, officials say.

UN Demands Israel Freeze All Construction in Judea, Samaria

The United Nations has demanded that Israel immediately freeze all construction in Judea, Samaria and significant parts of Jerusalem.

Obama May Skip Ramallah During Visit

U.S. President Barack Obama could skip Ramallah during his upcoming visit to the region, PA source claims.

PA Plans to Prosecute Israel Via International Groups

PA officials are clamoring to enhance the Authority's position in the international community as a tactic to pursue Israel.

Haniyeh: Obama Israel Trip a 'Trap' for Hamas, PA

Hamas has charged that the upcoming visit to Israel by President Obama was a "trap" aimed at undermining the Arab population.

PA Moves Ahead with Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO

PA forms a committee to prepare applications to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list, including the Dead Sea.

Gaza Supplies Locked Out with Hamas Border Closure

More than 70 flatbed trucks of foodstuffs and other goods are sitting at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, locked out by Hamas.

Kerry, Abbas Discuss Peace, Obama’s Trip to Mideast

US Secy of State John Kerry and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas chatted in Riyadh Monday about the prospects for peace, among other topics.

Kerry Skips Israel, Scheduled to 'Lunch' With Abbas

Secretary of State John Kerry will not travel to Israel, but will meet with PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas in Riyadh on Monday.

Abbas Claims Israel Deliberately Seeks 'Chaos'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmud Abbas alleged Monday that Israel was deliberately seeking to provoke unrest in Judea and Samaria.

Autopsy Unable to Determine Cause of Terrorist Prisoner's Death

An autopsy on the body of Arafat Jaradat finds that it is impossible to determine the cause of his death. PA blames Israel.

Can Money Buy Peace?

PM Netanyahu instructs authorities to transfer tax revenues to PA "so they won't have an excuse to not to enforce calm.