Palestinian Authority

PA Plans to Use UN Recognition to Push Israel in Corner

The PA has admitted that it will use UN recognition of its demands as a tool to force Israel to accept them in “negotiations."

Abbas: Peace Talks After UN Recognition

PA Chairman Abbas indicates he would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Israel after 'Palestine' is recognized by the UN.

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

US Pressures EU To Oppose PA Statehood Ploy at UN

The US has warned EU countries that granting the PA Non-Member Observer status in the UN would have “significant negative consequences.”

Morsi in Turkey, Calls for Support for Syria and 'Palestine'

In an address in Turkey, Egypt's president urges support "the nations that are aspiring to freedom and independence."

PA Leaders Throw Cold Water on Barak’s Expulsion Plan

Arab leaders have rejected Defense Minister Ehud Barak’s proposal to turn over most of Judea and Samaria to the Palestinian Authority.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.

Yuli Edelstein: Barak has Not Learned from ‘Oslo Tragedy’

Barak’s proposal for a new unilateral withdrawal of Jews shows he has not learned from the “tragedy of Oslo,” said Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Barak: Get Out of Most of Yesha or Accept PA Rule

Barak proposes telling all Jews outside of population centers in Judea and Samaria to leave or remain under a PA government.

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas Field Off Gaza

Israel has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.

PA: No Peace Will Leave Arabs in 'Apartheid' State

PA report warns that lack of movement toward peace with Israel will cause Arabs to live in Israeli "apartheid" state.

PA: Going to UN Is Part of ‘Peace Process’

The PA has decided, in effect, that going to the UN to meet its demands is part of the “peace process” that required direct talks.

Prosor Criticizes UN Over 'Unilateral' Decisions on PA

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, criticizes the UN over its unilateral decisions regarding the Palestinian Authority.

IMF and World Bank Warn: PA Risks 'Social Upheaval'

The Palestinian Authority faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund warn.

Israel Fears Arab Spring Anarchy in PA

Israeli military and government leaders fear the social protests in the Palestinian Authority will lead to anarchy, seek aid for Ramallah.

US to Oppose Abbas’ Bid for Statehood

The Obama administration says it will “make the case” at the UN for Israeli-PA talks when Abbas bids for recognition of the PA.

Israel Pooh-Poohs PA Paris Protocol Ploy

Israel is not taking seriously the PA ploy to cancel the 1994 Paris Protocol economic agreement, signed as part of the Oslo Accords.

Hevron Arabs Attack IDF with Firebombs

Hevron Arabs firebombed IDF soldiers who were searching for terror suspects early Monday. The soldiers were unhurt and shot one attacker.

PA Wants Israel To Tear Apart Oslo Economic Pact

Abbas has carried out his threat to break another agreement, this time the Paris Protocols economic pact of the Oslo Accords.

PA Driver Kills Samaria Security Guard

A Palestinian Authority driver killed a security guard in Samaria after the victim tried to stop the vehicle. Police caught the driver.

Jailed Terrorist in Court in US Lawsuit against PA

The jailed terrorist for a 2002 attack that killed Americans and Israelis faces a court session Sunday in a U.S. lawsuit against the PA.

PA 'Arab Spring' Protests Target Fayyad, Abbas

PA Arabs blocked roads and burned tires, demanding lower prices

Palestinian Authority Arab 'Poison Terrorist' Indicted

The Palestinian Authority "poison terrorist" from Samaria who tried to kill a family because he hates Jews was indicted in court.

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.

Landau: PA Should Pay its Electricity Debts or Else

Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau writes Netanyahu, demands his intervention in regards to a huge PA electricity debt to Israel.

PA Pays Senior Jailed Terrorist $3,000 a Month

The PA has granted jailed terrorists hefty pay hikes for murdering Israelis. The salaries are higher for those with Israeli citizenship.

PA Arab Hurls Bombs at Soldiers and Flees

A Palestinian Authority Arab threw a bag with four homemade bombs at soldiers Monday afternoon and fled. No one was injured.

Palestinian Authority Arab Poisoned Jewish Family He Worked For

New terror method? A PA Arab burglarized an apartment home and poisoned a Jewish family he worked for. The victims have recovered.

IDF Arrest PA ‘Axe Terrorist’ Who Attacked Jew

An axe-wielding PA Arab terrorist attacked and wounded a Jew in Samaria and was arrested.

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Abbas refers to the “alleged” Jewish Temple, but if not Jewish, how did Jesus chase the money changers?

Meretz Sides with PA: ‘Israel Not a Partner for Peace’

Meretz faction MKs meet with Mahmoud Abbas, are accused of "adopting Palestinian interest."

PA Wants to Sue ‘Terrorist’ Lieberman

The PA is considering a new tactic to win international sympathy – filing suits in several countries charging Lieberman with “terrorism.”

Report: Hamas Aims for Independent Gaza State

The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority's ruling Fatah faction is becoming concerned over rumors Hamas intends to create a Gaza State.

Lieberman Lays It on the Line: Abbas an Obstacle to Peace

“Shoot-from-the-hip” Lieberman writes the EU what many in the government think but never said: Abbas is an obstacle to peace.

Rise in PA ‘Honor Killings’ Despite US Aid

“Honor Killings” rise sharply in the Palestinian Authority, along with more US aid “designed to support strong institutions” of the PA.

UN Envoy Confirms PA is Stable, Doing Well Financially

Robert Serry says Palestinian Authority's economic situation isn't enough; a state is needed.

PA Tycoon Talks Peace with Jew in Yesha, Angers Boycotters

A Palestinian Authority tycoon talked peace with Israeli supermarket mogul Rami Levy in one of his Yesha outlets, angering boycotters.

PA Responds to Israeli 'Good Will' by Honoring Terrorists

Ramallah is honoring 11 Savoy Hotel terrorists with a new mausoleum after Israel transferred their bodies as a "good will measure."

PLO Official Says Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'

PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.

PA Incitement Index Climbs despite Oslo Accords

PA incitement against Israel has climbed dramatically and is a reminder to the world whom “we are dealing with," says Netanyahu

Fayyad, EU Criticize Israel Over Moving PA Residents

PA PM Fayyad slams Israel over its plan to move residents of 12 shepherd nomad communities to make way for army training zones.

Gunshots Fired Near Fayyad's Ramallah Compound

PA police officers trade gunfire with assailants at Fayyad’s compound in Ramallah. No casualties reported.

PA Libel: Israel Using Chemicals to Erode Al-Aqsa

A news story on PA TV accused Israel of using chemicals to erode the foundations of Al-Aqsa Mosque in order to cause it to collapse.

Palestinian Authority Economist: PA on Verge of Collapse

The Palestinian Authority is on the verge of collapse, says a PA economist. “The collapse will be harder the later it occurs.”

PA Plans Wave of Lawsuits Targeting Jordan Valley Towns

Following legal victories in Migron and Beit El, the PA plans to lay claim to land under multiple Israeli towns.

Prosor: PA Gets Attention but not a Country

Abbas will probably succeed in gaining UN status as a non-member observer, but the PA will be no closer to statehood, says Ron Prosor.

Erekat: Date of Next UN Bid to be Decided Next Month

Saeb Erekat says the Arab ministerial council will discuss the PA's next bid to the United Nations on September 5.

Ayalon Slams PA as 'Racist' for Olympics Stance

Is a moment of silence for 11 Israeli Olympians slain in Munich in 1972 'racism'? Deputy FM Danny Ayalon says no, but opposing it is!

Arab Mob Ambushes Jews Praying in Samaria

An Arab mob ambushed and severely beat Jews praying in a field in Samaria Wednesday before they left as soldiers shot in the air.

IDF Trains for ‘Arab Spring' in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is training for an “Arab Spring” rebellion in Judea and Samaria with a large-scale exercise for the first time in three years.

PA Gov't Names Summer Camp for Terrorist

The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority has named a summer program for the bloodthirsty terrorist who killed 37 civilians in 1978.

Arab Man 'Falls' from Window After Selling Land to Israel?

63-year-old man, who died after "falling from window," was being investigated by PA for having "sold land to Israel."

Fatah Upset Over Plans to Finish Security Barrier

One day after the IDF informed Israel's high court it would resume building the Judea and Samaria security barrier, Fatah is on the warpath

Abbas to Meet Clinton, Hollande in Paris

Hoping to pressure Israel into releasing more terrorists from its prisons, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is heading to Paris.

Journalists Protest PA Rights Abuses

Dozens of journalists protested the trampling of their rights by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah.

Abbas Launches Broadest Weapons Crackdown

Some 200 arrested over the past few weeks, as Abbas launches broadest weapons crackdown in years, faces own loyalists.

IMF Tells PA: Loan Request Denied

In a sign of how close the Palestinian Authority is to fiscal ruin, the IMF has denied a $100 million bridge loan via Israel.

PA Facing 'Worst Financial Crisis' Ever, Says Minister

The Palestinian Authority government is facing its “worst financial crisis” since its establishment, its labor minister says.

UNESCO Approves PA ‘Emergency’ Bid for Church of Nativity

UNESCO approves the PA's bid to place the Church of the Nativity on its list of sites of World Heritage in Danger.

Israel and PA Talk Water

The Palestinian Authority is demanding Israel increase water supplies without raising prices to match market rates paid by Israeli consumers