Palestinian Authority

PA Calls for Inquiry After Terrorist Dies in Israeli Prison

The Palestinian Authority calls for an international commission of inquiry, after a terrorist dies suddenly at the Meggido prison.

PLO Spokesman: Kerry to Meet With PA Negotiator

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday afternoon, said a PLO spokesman.

PA: Keep Jerusalem Runners Away from Mosque

The Palestinian Authority warned Israel not to use the Jerusalem Marathon as an attempt to “Judaize” the city

Japan Hosts First East Asian Conference on PA Financial Aid

Japan is hosting the first meeting of Asian countries to discuss the issue of financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority.

PA Arab Sentenced to Prison for 'Insulting' Abbas on Facebook

A PA court has sentenced a man to a year in prison for insulting Chairman Abbas on Facebook.

Abbas Meets Ahmadinejad in Cairo

"Israel's peace partner" meets the man that has constantly called for Israel’s destruction.

Parents’ Pain as Hassidic Dealers Talk with PA

The parents of terrorism victim Ben-Yosef Livnat are hurt, horrified at news that hassidic ‘askanim’ may be cutting deals with the PA.

IDF Saves Life of 13-Year-Old PA Boy

An IDF medical team on Sunday saved the life of a 13-year-old Palestinian Authority dialysis patient.

PA Asks Israel to Allow Terrorist into Areas it Controls

The PA is making efforts to bring the leader of a group that carried out a terror attack in Israel in 1974 into Judea and Samaria.

Clinton: Israeli Vote Doesn't Nail Shut Door to Peace

The outcome of Israel's elections did not torpedo hopes for peace with PA, but instead opened up a new chance for dialogue, Clinton said.

EJC Demands Apology from Sunday Times for 'Sickening' Cartoon

The EJC has demanded an apology from the Sunday Times for its abhorrent cartoon depicting PM Netanyahu building a wall on Arab bodies.

PA Threatens ICC Action Over E1 Construction

PA Foreign Minister warns that Israel’s allowing Jewish homes i E1 would be “trespassing the red lines.”

PMW: PA TV Show Encourages Kids to Hijack Planes

The EU and a host of NGOs are paying for a PA TV show that encourages, among other things, airline hijackings.

Saudis Offer More Money to Cash-Strapped PA

Saudi Arabia will contribute $20 million each month to the Palestinian Authority, a Saudi official says.

Newest PA Libel: IDF Dumping 'Booby-Trapped Toys' to Kill Kids

According to the latest Palestinian Authority libel against Israel, the IDF is distributing “booby-trapped toys” to Arab children

Abdullah: Israel, PA to Talk Next Month

Jordan's King Abdullah expects to host talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority as soon as next month, he said in an interview

Kuwaiti FM Receives First PA Envoy in 22 Years

Kuwait Foreign Minister received the first envoy of the Palestinian Authority to the Gulf state in 22 years.

Hamas, PA Leaders Refuse to Assist Suffering Syrian Brethren

Arab leaders, who court international sympathy by portraying their people as displaced victims, are refusing to help Syrian refugees.

Abbas: 'Mufti is My Hero'

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas spoke glowingly last Friday of the “legacy” of infamous Nazi collaborator Hajj Amin al-Husseini,

Video: Police Manhandle Jew after Arab Threatens Him

An Arab picked up a huge rock to hurl at an unarmed Jew, who made a motion as if pulling a gun. Police clubbed and arrested the Jew.

Netanyahu Quotes Bible to Warn of Hamas Coup in Ramallah

Netanyahu quoted this week’s Torah reading -- “Now There Arose a New King Over Egypt” -- and warned of a Hamas takeover of Ramallah.

Syria Grabs Headlines from PA

2013: Israel Falling off Media Radar

International media seem to be beginning to get fed up with the Palestinian Authority issue. Iran and Syria are taking the headlines.

Abbas Makes It Official: All of Israel is Palestine

The Fatah party, headed by Abbas, has made official what it has been saying more quietly and adopts a new logo: All of Israel as Palestine.

Video: Abbas’ Fatah Shoot Their Way through Hevron

Masked and armed members of Fatah, Hamas’ rival party headed by Abbas, shot rifles in the air as they marched in Hevron.

Qatar May Be Buying Its Way into the PA to Isolate Iran

Qatar’s emir, after having brought a check to Gaza, plans to bail out Abbas next week. His strategy may be to isolate Iran from Hamas.

Majority in House: Punish PLO, Close Its Office

A majority of the House of Representatives wants to punish the PLO and close down its DC office, but the Senate rejected a similar move.

Hamas, Abbas’ New Partner, Say Kotel Is Islamic

Hamas’ official Al Qassam website quotes a senior cleric that “facts and history” prove the Western Wall is not Jewish property.

Hamas Preparing for War against Abbas, Reports Sunday Times

Hamas is preparing to duplicate its 2007 civil war in Gaza and has instructed terror cells to get ready for a military coup to oust Abbas.

US Advisory Encourages Travel to Israel

The US has toned down travel warnings to Israel and assures tourists, “Israel and the PA make considerable efforts to protect US citizens.”

Syria's Yarmouk Refugees New Threat to Israel?

Some 100,000 Syrians have escaped the Yarmouk “refugee camp” that is a suburb of Damascus. Are they headed to Israel?

Abbas Asks UN for First Step to Flood Israel with Foreign Arabs

Abbas asks UN to take first step to flood Israel with foreign Arabs by suggesting Syrian “refugees” move to the PA.

Israeli Druze Envoy: Abbas Does Not Even Represent His Wife

Abbas "does not even represent his wife," says Israeli Druze envoy.The real Mideast problem is Islamic fundamentalism, he says.

PA Envoy: Most Security Council Members will Condemn Israel

PA's UN observer predicts that all members of the Security Council except the U.S. will condemn new Israeli construction.

PA Arabs Say Yes to Hamas, No to Abbas

A new poll in the PA points to a calm before a storm of terror: Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh would defeat Abbas in new elections.

PA Will Go to UN Security Council on Jerusalem Housing Plan

The Palestinian Authority says it will file a complaint with the UN Security Council over movement in plans for housing in Jerusalem.

Pope Meets Abbas, Calls For Courage to Reconcile

Pope Benedict XVI received PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Monday and called on all parties to work together for peace and reconciliation.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Attack Rescue Team

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted against the IDF at Yitzhar in Samaria and hurled rocks at rescue team carrying an injured soldier.

PA Begs Arab World to Keep It Alive

PA Prime Minister Fayaad appealed to the Arab world to replace tax revenues Israel is using to pay off PA debts

Demanding Cash, Fayyad Calls for Boycott of Israeli Goods

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Sunday called for a total boycott of Israeli products.

Qatari Emir Plans to Visit Ramallah

The Qatari Emir, who recently became the first world leader to visit Hamas-controlled Gaza, now plans a trip to Abbas in Ramallah.

Poll: US Support for PA Near All-Time Low

Only 10 percent of Americans sympathize with the Palestinian Authority, according to a new Pew poll.

Poll: Only 28% Still Believe in ‘Palestinian Partner’

Only 28.2% of Israelis think Israel has someone to negotiate with. 75% see Netanyahu winning the elections.

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.

Two-State Math: 2 Equals 1

UN Hosts 'One-Palestine State' Art Exhibit

The UN delivers a “One Arab State Solution” through art that shows all of Israel as Palestine, mirroring Abbas’ “peace process map.”

PA Issues Ultimatum to Israel: Talk - or Else

The PA, feeling it is fully armed diplomatically after it won informal UN recognition, now says Israel has six months to talk – or else.

Is Obama Listening?

Hamas TV: Death to the Jews and to America

The new Hamas-Fatah unity further exposes the Palestinian Authority’s failure to live up to pledges to stop incitement.

Abbas Warms up to Axis of Evil, Hamas to Celebrate in Shechem

Abbas and his Fatah faction move closer to fight hand in hand with Hamas, which will celebrate in Shechem and welcome Fatah in Gaza.

'Peace Process' Intifada

Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence

Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.

Jordan's Abdullah Visits Ramallah

Jordanians praise PA's UN upgrade, say the next phase must lead to negotiations on final status issues

Thomas Friedman Furious that Israel Ignores US Concerns

Thomas Friedman strikes again. The NY Times' Middle East guru decides Israel’s "far right” is arrogant for ignoring US concerns.

Photo Expose of ‘Routine’ Arrests of Terrorists

The IDF carries out arrests of terrorists and searches for weapons almost every night. Commander tells Arutz Sheva how it is done.

PA Weighs ‘State of Palestine’ Passport

The PA plans to ride the wave of its UN success with a passport upgrade.

Jordanian King to Visit Ramallah to Help PA 'Establish State'

Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to arrive in Ramallah on Thursday on his first visit since the PA was granted upgraded status at the UN.

The World against Netanyahu

Netanyahu faces perhaps his most challenging test: To stand up for Jewish rights in Jerusalem and Yesha or bow to international pressure.

Top Official: Abbas Has No Plans to Halt Incitement

Government Ministers got a first-hand look at anti-Israel and anti-Jewish propaganda by the PA

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Germany 'Committed to Israel' on Security

German leader Merkel says her nation stands by Israel on security, but says Jerusalem must “revise” plans to build new homes in territories.

Fayyad to Israel: Come Back to the Table

The Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister calls Israel to resume peace talks despite the unilateral move at the United Nations.

Netanyahu to Meet with Merkel Following UN Vote

Netanyahu will travel to Germany next week for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, primarily regarding the volatile situation in Mideast.

Israel Approves New Jewish Construction After UN Vote

Israel responds to the UN recognition of 'Palestine' by approving new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. PA outraged.