Palestinian Authority

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

A Palestinian report on Israeli activity over 2023 claims more than 12,000 attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property in Judea and Samaria.

How ‘innocent’ are Gaza’s civilians?

The fixation on Gaza’s innocent civilians too quickly absolves the entire population of responsibility for Hamas' rise and success. Op-ed..

Former terrorist:

'Drive the Gazans into Sinai until they change'

A former Fatah terrorist says that the only way to defeat terrorism is to conquer territory and expel the population.

Joshua's Altar vandalized by Palestinian Authority Arabs

The historical site was used to burn tires and defaced with Palestinian Authority flags and Arabic graffiti.

What I saw in Israel in the 1980s: A Christian woman's memories

I already supported Israel, but was open to seeing all sides of the issues in its relationship with Arab residents and neighbors. Memoir.

Proposal:

Former Palestinian Authority official to rule Gaza after war

International sources propose Salam Fayyad, former Palestinian Authority leader, rule Gaza following Israel-Hamas war.

Smotrich:

'Not one shekel will go to Gaza'

Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.

Finance Minister:

'I respect the US, but I won't transfer money to Hamas'

'So long as I am Finance Minister, not a single shekel will be passed to the Nazis in Gaza,' Finance Min. Smotrich promises.

What Is wrong with us

Mistakes that Israel must correct - and can - immediately, if not sooner.

US working to prepare PA to rule Gaza

The attempt faces an uphill battle to replace many PA officials and convince a reluctant Israeli government to agree.

PA chairman rejects proposal to establish government of experts

PA leadership rejects proposal to establish a government that will oversee the Gaza Strip in cooperation with Hamas.

Lindsey Graham:

'Abbas' Palestinian Authority is dead to me'

South Carolina Senator says a future Palestinian state should not be governed by either Hamas or the PA: I wouldn't invest 15 cents in it.

Likud MK to US news website:

'Establishing a Palestinian state would be rewarding Hamas'

In op-ed for The Hill, MK Dan Illouz explains why Israel must resist international pressure to establish a Palestinian state.

Top Israeli pundit:

'Biden's dreams will harm our reality'

Amit Segal explains why it is more likely for Hamas to take over Judea and Samaria than for the PA to take over Gaza.

PA cabinet leader:

'Israel wants the PA to coexist with the occupation'

Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for temporary plan to end the "occupation" and recognize the "state of Palestine".

PLO official:

'The Palestinian Authority should control Gaza'

Secretary of PLO Executive Committee says the Palestinian Authority should be allowed to control the Gaza Strip after the end of the war.

Biden admin: PA to prepare local force in Gaza after the war

Biden also wants 87-year-old Abbas to inject "new blood" into the PA leadership.

PA cabinet leader:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

PA cabinet leader says the Palestinian Authority is working to achieve national unity in which Hamas will be a central element.

PA calls for sanctions to be imposed on Israel

PA cabinet leader says Israel will not achieve diplomatic goals in this war and is seeking revenge by killing Palestinians.

Abbas is ready to rule Gaza, Netanyahu: 'Not on my watch'

PA sources told Sky News that its chairman is ready to take control of the Gaza Strip.

Mein Kampf in Gaza - and beyond

A best seller in the Palestinian Authority areas, HItler's vile book is a guide studied by Hamas terrorists. People of the book?. Op-ed.

PA Chairman Abbas denies Israel's right to self-defense

In an address for the Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Abbas called for an immediate stop to the 'Israeli aggression.'

PA responds to Netanyahu:

'The state of Palestine already exists'

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Netanyahu after he said he would thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Samaria leader demands arrest of PA official

Yossi Dagan, head of Samaria Council, called for Israel to arrest PA official Jibril Rajoub after he supported the Oct. 7 massacre.

PA deletes statement denying Hamas massacre

PA sources claim the “foreign ministry” statement denying Hamas was responsible for October 7 attack was not approved by Abbas.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Any future administration in Gaza will not deny massacre'

Prime Minister responded to PA Chairman's claim that Israel was behind the Oct. 7th massacre.

Palestinian Authority denies massacre, blames Israel for deaths

An official notice from the PA claims that Israel attacked the Supernova festival to prevent prisoners from being moved to Gaza.

Palestinian Authority:

We're ready to provide services to the Gaza Strip

PA cabinet leader claims that the PA bears responsibility for the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Chairman Abbas:

'PA will be part of the solution in the Gaza Strip'

Mahmoud Abbas states the Gaza Strip is an 'integral part of the State of Palestine.'

Reason for stench: garbage burning in the Palestinian Authority

Ministry of Environmental Protection says the stench in central Israel is from burning of construction waste in the Palestinian Authority.

Liberman: 'Returning PA to Gaza is delusional'

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman warns against attempting to back the Palestinian Authority as the new government of Gaza.

PA Chairman demands world stop Israeli 'genocide'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas called for international intervention to end the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Following Cabinet decision:

PA refuses to accept tax money from Israel

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh refuses to accept tax money from Israel due to the decision to offset the funds intended for Gaza.

Smotrich: Cabinet is changing the approach to the PA

Finance Minister Smotrich commented that the Cabinet has decided on a series of steps to withhold funds from the Palestinian Authority.

In contrast to Smotrich:

Defense Minister Gallant calls to continue funding PA

Defense Minister says transfer of funds to PA vital for maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.

Due to support of Hamas:

Finance Minister Smotrich calls to stop funding PA

Finance Minister Smotrich instructed to halt transferring funds that are collected for the PA until the cabinet decides on the matter.

INTO THE FRAY:

Misconceptualizing conflict miscomprehending the enemy

One reason the conflict with Palestinian-Arabs dragged on for years is that Israel failed to conceptualize the conflict correctly.Op-ed.

PA prime minister:

'The Palestinians have owned this land for thousands of years'

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, calls Israel a 'colonialist entity.'

PA document calls for incitement to murder Jews in sermons

A document published by the Palestinian Authority's religious dept. calls for mosques to deliver calls for murder of Jews in Friday sermons.

Abbas:

'Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people'

In second condemnation of Hamas massacre, PA chairman says the PLO is the "sole representative" of Palestinian Arabs.

Op-ed:

Hamas’s deception—and our self-deception

The US and Israel continue to base their policies on the fiction that the Palestinian Authority is willing to coexist with Israel. Opinion.

Deputy governor: Huwara closure 'a national embarassment'

The deputy governor of Samaria demands that the government prioritize Israelis over the residents of the Palestinian town of Huwara.

Samaria highway closed to Jews for terrorist's funeral

Israeli security forces have closed a Samaria highway for the funeral of a terrorist killed in a confrontation with security forces.

Dr. Michal Yaari:

A dramatic agreement with Saudi Arabia may be almost priceless

Dr. Yaari, a Saudi politics expert: Bin Salman surprised us by willing to sacrifice the Palestinian issue for his gains in the agreement.

Finance Minister denies additional funds were sent to PA

Sources close to Smotrich deny reports of hundreds of millions of shekels moving to the Palestinian Authority.

When no one was looking:

Israel gives additional concessions to the Palestinian Authority

Israel cut the gas tax on the PA in half and has transferred a budget of 350 million NIS since the current government came to power.

Sources:

'Saudi-Israeli deal will happen even without Palestinian Arabs'

Sources tell Reuters that Saudi Arabia will not hold up pact with US and Israel, even if Israel does not offer major concessions to PA.

Saudi envoy to PA:

'We're working towards Palestinian state'

Saudi envoy to PA visits Ramallah for the first time amid Israeli-Saudi normalization talks.

Amid normalization talks:

Saudi delegation to visit PA chairman in Ramallah

Saudi delegation, led by Saudi envoy to PA, to visit PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah this week.

Illegal Arab infiltrator shows off impressive halakhic expertise

Palestinian arrested in Beit Shemesh for entering Israel illegally and selling chickens.

Palestinian Authority:

Peace and stability only if you accede to our demands

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official Palestinian Authority spokesman, promises 'no peace, security, and stability' until PA demands are met.

The lessons of Oslo

Israel is in a region where peace between countries does not prevail, and using force is an alternative for resolving conflicts. Op-ed.

Israel Dog Unit aprehends illegal infiltrators in central Israel

A special operation to capture Palestinians entering Israel illegally ended with several suspects caught and transferred for questioning.

Palestinian Authority doubles salary of Ari Fuld's murderer

Palestinian Authority will now pay over $1000 to terrorist Khalil Yusef Ali Jabarin, who murdered Ari Fuld in 2018.

'Palestinian Authority destroying antiquities in nature reserve'

Gush Etzion warns: 'The Palestinian Authority is destroying antiquities within the Oslo-created nature reserve.'

Likud MK:

'Close Palestinian shops, prevent the next attack'

MK Danny Danon says that as long as shops along the main road of the Palestinian town of Huwara are open, attacks will continue.

MK Succot:

'Palestinian Authority part of the probem not the solution'

Religious Zionism says coalition divided regarding the attitude toward the Palestinian Authority.

PA politicians livid at academics who criticized Abbas

Palestinian Arab politicians blast academics who wrote open letter criticizing PA chairman's antisemitic speech.

MKs demand ambassadors block UNESCO vote on Jericho

A letter to several ambassadors demands that their countries block a vote to declare ancient Jericho a Palestinian heritage site.

After weapons transfer:

Cabinet to have greater oversight over decisions regarding PA

PM Netanyahu instructs National Security Council to submit to the Cabinet all decisions passed by the previous government regarding the PA.