Palestinian Authority

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.

Iran: UN Decision 'Proves Zionist Regime Illegitimate'

A senior Iranian official welcomed the upgraded status of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations, calling it a "positive step."

Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution

The UN has handed the PA "a pyrrhic public relations victory," asserts ADL; NCYI. Agudah laud countries opposed, WJC notes Nov. 29 date.

PM: Ignore the Sound of UN Applause

Regardless of the outcome of the PA statehood bid, Israel will not compromise its security, Binymain Netanyahu said.

Abbas: Israeli 'Threats' Won't Deter Us

Neither Israeli 'threats' nor American pressure will prevent the PA from its statehood bid, the PA chief said

Officials: PA Will 'Regret' Latest Statehood Ploy

Recognition by the UN will boomerang on the PA, Israeli officials said

A 'State' Without Borders

UN Set to Violate Its Own Rules on ‘State’

The UN is to pass a resolution that contradicts its own rules that a state must have defined territory and a functioning government.

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

PA: If Arafat was Poisoned, We’ll Go to Hague

PA leaders say they'll petition International Court if their investigation shows Arafat was poisoned.

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Hamas Supports PA UN Statehood Bid?

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told PA chairman Mahmud Abbas that his terror organization supports the PA’s bid for enhanced UN status.

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis

British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.

Arafat’s Body Part of PA’s ‘Poison Israel’ Tactic

PA officials plan to exhume Arafat’s body this week to try to prove that Israel killed him by poison. “Evidence" may have been planted.

PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in Mideast

China can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday.

Major Arab Rioting, Rock Throwing in Judea and Samaria

Arabs on Monday significantly stepped up rock throwing and attacks on Israelis

'Hit, Hit Tel Aviv'

Hamas Terror Attacks Draw Fatah Unity

Hamas’ massive missile bombardment of Israel has brought the rival faction into unity despite Abbas’ claims he is against terror.

Abbas Hammers Nail in Coffin

Israel May Declare Oslo Dead and Buried

The Foreign Ministry says that since Abbas has destroyed the Oslo Accords by going to the UN, it will officially declare them canceled.

PA-Israeli Diplomatic War

Likud Minister: ‘Annex Yesha as Proper Answer to Abbas’ UN Ploy'

Answer Abbas' breaking the Oslo Accords and going to the UN for recognition by beating him to the punch: Annex Yesha, says Likud MK.

Lieberman: What Are Our Agreements With Abbas Really Worth?

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Sunday that neither the PA, nor the Arabs, were interested in talks with Israel

Analysis: Jerusalem Stabbing, Road Terror Herald Third Intifada?

As mortar fire “spills over” into the Golan Heights from Syria, and Gaza terrorists attack the south, PA Arabs strike with road terror.

Abbas Tests Obama: Full-Speed Ahead to UN

Abbas goes for broke, wants UN recognition now. If Obama cannot stop him, US may be badly weakened, leaving Israel out on a limb.

Sources: Israel Plans to Stop Annual PA 'Statehood Circus'

Israel is again preparing to marshal its resources to prevent the recognition of the PA as a state by the UN

PA Outraged: Rami Levy Meets Amr Moussa in Shechem

PA officials are fit to be tied over hints of compromise. Jewish supermarket owner Rami Levy meets with former Arab League head Amr Moussa.

Israel Issues New Tenders for 1,200 United Jerusalem Homes

Israel has issued tenders for additional 1,213 homes in areas of Jerusalem restored to the country after the Six-Day War, says Peace Now.

Likud Pressure Grows for Judea and Samaria Sovereignty

Likud Minister Sa'ar tells Arutz Sheva he told Netanyahu that annexing some Jewish cities in Yesha is a needed response to Abbas’ UN bid.

Abbas 'Two Languages, Two Messages' Policy

Abbas tells Israelis he would forfeit the “right of return,” Peres lavishes him with praise, and then Abbas tells Arabs the right is "holy."

Abbas Promises: No Third Intifada

Ahead of his latest UN statehood bid, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Israeli television that he will never allow a third intifada.

Erekat: Construction Freeze Not a Condition

PA negotiator claims a freeze on Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria is an Israeli obligation, not a condition set by the PA.

Bahrain Follows Qatar, Sends Delegation to Gaza

A high-level Bahraini delegation will arrive in Gaza on Thursday, the Hamas government announces.

PA Arabs Riot at Jewish-Owned Market in Samaria

Biting the hand that feeds: PA Arabs, foreign anarchists storm a Rami Levy supermarket in Samaria, where Arabs shop and work.

Qatar Brings New Weapon to Gaza -- Money

The emir of oil-rich Qatar brought money to Hamas in Gaza in an apparent ploy to buy his way into the region. It may backfire.

IDF Nabs PA Terrorist with 8 Pipe Bombs

Border Police prevented a large-scale terrorist attack Tuesday by nabbing a Palestinian Authority terrorist with eight pipe bombs.

'Final Approval' for 800 Jerusalem Homes

An NGO has announced that final approval was passed for 800 new housing units in Jerusalem.

Fatah Uncovers Hamas Archive

The preventive security force uncovered “a stash of documents, computers, CDs and ammunition belonging to the Al-Qassam Brigades..."

Abbas Writes Obama: Unilateral Bid to UN Part of ‘Peace Process’

Abbas puts a new twist on the word “unilateral” and explains to Obama that the PA statehood bid to the UN actually is not unilateral.

New Arab Libel: ‘Bored’ Jewish Women Sexually Assault PA Workers

Arab libel against Jews apparently has no limit. A PA study is misquoted to state that “bored” Jewish women sexually assaulting Arabs.

US Warns PA Statehood Bid Would Jeopardize Peace Process

The PA's bid for statehood at the United Nations next month would jeopardize the peace process with Israel, U.S. ambassador Susan Rice said.

EU to Tighten Screws on Iran

The European Union is set to respond to Iran’s lack of cooperation on inspections of its nuclear sites by tightening the economic screws.

The End of the PA?

A joint lecture at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy concludes the PA is troubled and Hamas in Gaza is as strong as ever.