Palestinian Authority

Israeli Prefers to Live in PA But Arabs Don't Want Him

A 23-year-old immigrant from Tajikistan decided after finishing his IDF tour of duty that he'd rather live in the Palestinian Authority.

PA Smugglers End up with 90,000 Broken Eggs

PA Arabs try to smuggle 90,000 eggs with faked stamps of approval. Israeli inspectors found them hidden behind mattresses.

PA Glorifies Terrorist 'Martyrs' Whose Bodies Were Returned

PA officials glorified the 91 terrorists whose bodies were returned by Israel and referred to them as "shahids" (martyrs).

PA Furious at EU for Hosting ‘Terrorist’ Yesha Leader

A senior Yesha leader is a “terrorist” because he was hosted by the European Union Parliament, says the Palestinian Authority.

PA Rejects Barak's 'Unilateral Disengagement'

PA rejects Defense Minister Barak’s suggestion that Israel consider a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Mainstream Media Now Calls PA Farmers ‘Peasants’

A journalist covering the State Dept. calls PA Arabs “peasants” and cites “settler violence” without mentioning Arab terrorism.

Report: PA Preparing for Elections – Again

Hamas has reportedly consented to allow the Palestinian Authority election committee to begin preparations for new elections; unity?

Hackers: PA Using Rights Organization as Intelligence Front

Hackers took over the official PA news website on Sunday and published a report on a file allegedly leaked from PA General Intelligence.

PA Names Boy Scout Group After Female Terrorist Mastermind

Two years after a Ramallah square was named after terrorist Dalal Mughrabi, the PA continues to view her as a role model.

PA Bars Journalists from British Supermodel Visit

Palestinian Authority forces threatened to break press cameras and barred coverage of British supermodel Naomi Campbell’s Bethlehem visit.

Arabs Investigate Disguised Israeli Candy

‘Palestinian’ forces launched a probe into the sale of candy with Hebrew-language wrappers in a refugee camp on Sunday.

Can the EU Save Abu Shahala?

EU officials say they will pressure PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas not to execute the Arab man who sold Beit Hamachpelah to Jews in Hevron

Hamas Fumes as Abbas Reshuffles PA Cabinet

Signifying the much ballyhooed Fatah-Hamas unity deal is a dead letter, Abbas has unilaterally formed a new government.

‘Extreme Left is Exploiting PA Arabs’

The extreme Left is using PA Arabs in an attempt to harm Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, Vice Prime Minister says.

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

PLO Chief Negotiator Suffers Heart Attack

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 57, underwent emergency angioplasty in Ramallah following a heart attack.

Arab Journalist Blames Radical Islam for Toulouse Murders

‘Palestinian’ journalist faults radical Islam for Toulouse murders, expresses understanding for security checks.

PA Officers Launch Security Crackdown in Jenin

Palestinian Authority forces launch a large scale security crackdown in Jenin following death of local governor.

Abbas Reverses Internet Censorship

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reverses an order censoring news websites linked to one of his fiercest critics.

Haniyeh Calls for Intifada in Support of Prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for another Intifada, aimed at supporting Arab prisoners on hunger-strike against administrate detention.

Abbas and Fayyad Set to Reshuffle PA Cabinet

After reports of a schism over a letter sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the top PA leaders plan to shake up Ramallah's cabinet

Jerusalem Hospital Blames PA for Potential Closure

East Jerusalem hospital that is at risk of being shut down is blaming Palestinian Authority for not paying for patients' medical treatment.

PA Minister Resigns Following Internet Restrictions

Palestinian Authority Minister of Communications, Mashour Abu Daqa, announced his resignation following the PA's censorship of websites.

Netanyahu Says He Can Deliver Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told CNN that he believes he can deliver a peace deal – but that the PA will have to make compromises, too

Qureia: Peace Process 'A Waste of Time'

Former PA prime minister Ahmed Queria says Israel must capitulate to PA demands or be faced with a 'multiethnic' one-state solution

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

U.S. Ruling: PA, PLO Can’t be Charged in Torture Death

The PA cannot be sued for the death by torture of an American citizen, the U.S. Supreme Court rules.

Fayyad Pulls Out of Netanyahu Meet

Without explanation, Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad will not join the delegation delivering chairman Abbas' letter to PM Netanyahu

MK Levin: Knesset Obstructed in Hevron

Knesset House Committee chairman Yariv Levin charges DM Ehud Barak's bureau is interfering with Knesset prerogatives.

Abbas: Shutting Down PA 'Out of the Question'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday despite his complaint that Israel has 'robbed' the PA of its 'raison d’etre' that it would continue on

PA Shuts Down Human Rights Organization

The Palestinian Authority has shut down a branch of a human rights organization, officials said Friday.

Bibi Wants Face-to-Face Meeting With Abbas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to ask for direct talks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas when receiving his letter next week.

PA Minister: 'Palestinians' Must Unite to Destroy Israel

PA minister: Fatah and Hamas must unite in order to achieve the destruction of the state of Israel.

PA Protests Settlements at Security Council

PA envoy the the United Nations Riyad Mansour has filed a complaint about Israel's 'settlement constuction' ahead of a Quartet meeting.

Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands

Report: Netanyahu, Abbas to Meet

After he meets PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Netanyahu will reportedly also meet Abbas himself.

Netanyahu-Fayyad Confab After Passover

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a face-to-face meeting with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad about restarting talks.

Israeli, PA Negotiators to Meet

Two months after a series of failed exploratory meetings Israeli and PA negotiators will meet ot discuss an accusatory letter from Abbas.

Conference of Presidents: PA's 'Violent GImmicks' Must Stop

The ‘Palestinian’ Authority must "display serious leadership" rather that conduct "violent activities that yield nothing."

PA Has 'No Problem' Arresting Journalists

In response to recent detentions of journalists, the PA said that it has “no problem” arresting journalists.

Abbas: Hamas Unity Deal 'Frozen'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said unity with Hamas is going nowhere; and issued 'demands' for financial support to the Arab League.

US Alert Blames Israel for Endangered Americans, Arab Violence

The US blamed Israel for endangered American citizens in the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria in a travel warning issued Friday.

PA Wants Money More Than Peace

The PA is more than willing to talk about revenue building measures even as it refuses to come to the table to negotiate peace.

Abbas Tells Obama He's Ready to Talk

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly told US president Barack Obama he is ready to negotiate with Israel, but insists on preconditions.

UN Says PA Statehood Bid on Shaky Ground

A United Nations report says the Palestinian Authority's statehood bid is on shaky ground.

PA TV Incitement: Israel Portrayed as Foreign Colonial Occupier

As part of its continued incitement against Israel, official PA TV broadcast a video that presents Jews as foreigners.

PA Declares Church in Bethlehem to be Unlawful

PA: Bethlehem Church will no longer receive rights as a religious institution; birth certificates, marriage licenses deemed illegitimate.

Hamas: PA-Israel Security Cooperation Blocking Unity Deal

Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar slammed PA officials saying their continued security cooperation with Israel is a bar to reconciliation

Hamas Slams Cairo Over Power Crisis

Ismail Haniyeh accused Egypt of prolonging Gaza's power crisis as Hamas refuses to pay market rates or let the PA tax incoming fuel.

PA: Israel Creating 'Settler State'

Officials in Ramallah charge Israel's decision to legalize several disputed communities in Judea and Samaria is a bid to create a state.

PA Threatens to Cancel Agreements – Again

Officials in Ramallah say they will cancel all agreements signed after 2000 if Israel does not agree to their demands before peace talks.

UN to Visit at PA Request

PA officials invited the U.N. Security Council to visit Judea, Samaria, Gaza, E. Jerusalem,to witness "illegal" Israeli "settlements."

Israel: Arab MKS 'Deliberately Spread Dangerous Libel'

Israeli spokesman Mark Regev strongly condemned Arab MK Ahmed Tibi's remarks in Doha, calling his statements “dangerous libel.”

PA Charges Hamas With Politicizing Gaza Power Crisis

The head of the PA energy authority says Hamas is playing politics with Gaza's power plant, which went dark when black market fuel dried up.

BDS Campaign Invades Park Slope, Brooklyn

The Palestinian Authority campaign to delegitimize Israel has invaded a high-end food coop in the Brooklyn's Park Slope.

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Mahmoud Abbas may not serve as both Prime Minister and President, says a PNC and PLO member who is fighting the idea in court.

PA Actively Defying Israel in Jerusalem

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad says the PA 'is continuously trying to allocate resources' inside Jerusalem to challenge Israel's sovereignty

IDF Arrests 12 in Ramallah and Hevron Overnight

IDF forces arrested 12 overnight as counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

Hamas Will 'Never Recognize Israel”

Gaza de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, says the terrorist group will “never recognize Israel" and "the resistance will continue."

Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.