Palestinian Authority

Abbas Advisor Warns of Third Intifada if Talks Fail

A senior advisor to Abbas says Nakba Day incidents were a “rehearsal” for Naksa Day, warns of a third intifada if peace talks don't advance.

Egypt Plans Gaza City Consulate

Egypt plans to open a consular office in Gaza City after the Fatah-Hamas unity government is formed.

Poll: Ungrateful PA Pans UN

Although the Palestinian Authority has been one of the greatest beneficiaries of the UN's largesse, PA Arabs don't care for the United Nations.

Begin Breaks Likud Ranks on INR Radio; Rejects PA State

INR interview: Minister Benny Begin rejects PA state, says "Naqba Day" events prove Arabs' true intent, says pr war can be won with truth.

Survey: Israelis Believe Palestine State and Intifada on the Way

Survey among Israelis finds that most believe a Palestinian state is coming in September along with a new Intifada that has PA support.

Shaath: Unity Makes Liberation of Palestine Possible

PA negotiator Dr. Nabil Shaath says Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is essential to the "liberation of Palestine" during talks with Hamas in Gaza.

PA: Bibi More Popular Than Washington, Lincoln!

PA says Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reception in the US Congress shows America's bias; Bibi more popular than Washington and Lincoln!

PA Vows Unilateral Moves; Obama: It's a Mistake

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas vows to go to the UN if Israel doesn't sit down and negotiate with Hamas; Obama says, "it's a mistake."

Business Leaders' Unity Meeting in Gaza

A delegation of PA business owners from Judea and Samaria entered Gaza through the Rafiah Crossing Thursday for a separate unity meeting.

MKs See How PA Takes Over Jerusalem

National Union MKs were given a tour of neighborhoods in Jerusalem and saw first hand how the PA paves roads within Israeli-controlled territory.

'A Palestinian State is an Illusion'

Dr. Ron Breiman of the Hatikva faction in the National Union party believes that a Palestinian State would never bring about peace.

PA to Pay Terrorists in Israeli Prisons Salaries

The Palestinian Authorites passed a law last month granting PA residents and Israeli Arabs imprisoned by Israel for terror salaries.

Hamas Founders Amid Lover's Quarrel

Hamas co-founders Khaled Mashaal and Mahmoud al-Zahar don't agree on PA talks with Israel; "resistance the only option," al Zahar says.

Netanyahu: Abbas is Distorting History

Prime Minister Netanyahu harshly criticizes PA Chairman Abbas over his NY Times op-ed which conveniently left out and warped historical facts.

Erekat: Israel 'No Partner' for PA

Former Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat told a conference in Tel Aviv Monday there is no peace partner today in Israel.

Israel to Renew Tax Transfer to the PA

Israel announces that the frozen tax money will be transferred to the PA, after confirmation was received that it will not be given to Hamas.

Unity Fallout: PA to Ask UN to Intervene in Israeli Tax Freeze

PA leadership voted to ask UN to intervene to lift Israeli freeze, instituted to keep money from Hamas, on transfers of tax revenues to the PA.

Hamas Admits 'Peace Accord' is a Prelude to War

Mahmoud Zahar says Hamas will never recognize Israel as that would "cancel the right of the next generation to liberate the land."

PA Firm Issues 5-Year Corporate Bonds

The Palestinian Authority has issued its first set of five-year corporate bonds. They were purchased by Jordanian and PA banks.

Expert: PA State Endangers Israel’s Home Front

Arutz Sheva presents the contents of a study by Moshe Hisdai on the future Palestinian state and the dangers it poses to Israel's security.

Lieberman's Party to Demand Cutting of Ties with PA

Israel Beiteinu to demand Israel cut all ties and monetary transfers with PA following the Hamas-Fatah unity deal; Israel asks EU to cut funds.

UN Workers: Holocaust Education Would 'Confuse' PA Children

UNRWA workers oppose Holocaust education in PA schools, as PA accuses Israel of “imitating Nazis.”

PLC Member Puts The Lie to Abbas' Vow to Talk

Faud Kokali (PLC) admits the PA has no intention of negotiating with Israel; Hamas has not agreed to peace; unity is a hope, not a reality.

Cairo Invites Fatah, Hamas For Signing Ceremony

Cairo has sent invitations Thursday to Fatah and Hamas for the signing of the reconciliation agreement announced Wednesday.

Fayyad: PA Already Moving to Make J'lem its Capital

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the PA will make unilateral moves to establish Jerusalem as the capital for a PA state.

Hamas and Fatah to Kiss, Make Up?

Egyptian intelligence officials say Fatah and Hamas have reconciled and will be setting a date for new elections.

Netanyahu to PA : Peace With Hamas Means No Peace With Israel

PM tells Abbas peace with Hamas means no peace with Israel after reports of a Fatah-Hamas reconcilliation emerge.

The Four Sons, the Leftist Elite, and the PA State

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel discusses the connection between the Four Sons of the Haggadah and the PA state.

Abbas Rejects Third Intifada; Beats Unilateralist Drums

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he 'would not accept' a third intifada, reiterated he would seek a UN declaration of a PA state.

PA Gunning For French, German Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel in a bid for recognition of a unilaterally declared PA state.

PA Says US Needs to Move Fast on 'Peace Plan'

"It's time for the American administration to move before September," says Abbas spokesman, demanding to a "strong policy" against settlements.

Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.

Int'l Monetary Fund, World Bank: PA Ready for Statehood

The International Monetary Fund gave the Palestinian Authority a boost this week, saying it can run the economy of an independent nation.

PA Accuses Dahlan of Sending Israeli Arms to Libya

Fatah strongman Muhammad Dahlan is being investigated by PA for allegedly helping send an ship of Israeli arms to Libya's Qaddafi.

Colombia Won't Recognize PA as a Country

Columbia won't join the parade of Latin American nations that have recognized the Palestinian Authority as a sovereign country.

General Alon: Progress In Investigation of Fogel Murders

IDF Judea and Samaria Commander, Brigadier General Alon speaks about the Fogel murders, checkpoints, legal advisers, and "Price Tag" responses.

Uruguay Recognizes PA as Sovereign Nation, France Defers

Uruguay joins a parade of Latin American nations recognizing the Palestinian Authority as independent. France says it won't do so on its own.

Netanyahu to PA: Sit Down and Talk Already!

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explained succinctly on Sunday why the negotiations with the PA have gone nowhere.

Ya'alon: Leave the Situation in the PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

Egypt Reaffirms 'Deep Ties' to Abbas's PA

PA Chairman received a letter from Egypt's de facto ruler, Gen.Tantawi, reaffirming bond between Cairo and Ramallah.

PA's Hevron Demand: Full Access for Arabs, None for Jews

While Hevron's Jews remain restricted to 3% of the city, PA Arabs demand unlimited access to majority-Jewish road.

PA Institutions Boycott U.S.

PA announces a boycott of the U.S. consulate in east Jerusalem after the U.S. vetoed an anti-Israel resolution at the UN last week.

PA Has a New Request from the UN for Hevron and Bethlehem

The PA has a new idea to prevent Jewish growth in Hevron and Bethlehem.

Abbas Turnabout: We Won't Declare Unilateral State

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas tells Al Jazeera that he has no plans to declare a state unilaterally, reveals Barak's plan for Jerusalem.

British Official: No Recognition of Unilateral PA State

A top British official said Thursday that Britain would not recognize a state declared unilaterally by the Palestinian Authority.

PLO Raises Flag over Washington

For the first time, the PLO raises its flag over its Washington mission. PA officials praise the Obama administration.

Both Heads of UNRWA in Gaza, Judea and Samaria Resign

The directors of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza, Judea and Samaria have both quit their jobs. Neither gave an explanation.

Dahlan Booted from Fatah Leadership, Under Investigation

Former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan is suspended from the faction's leadership and under a probe for planning a coup against PA Chairman Abbas.

PA Jails Atheist 'For His Own Good'

PA officials respond to human rights complaint, say atheist blogger is being held in jail for his own good.

Argentina, Uruguay Recognize PA as a State

More South American countries expected to do the same, allowing PA to avoid making peace or recognizing Jewish state.

PA Claims It Stopped Hamas Suicide Bomb Plot

The Palestinian Authority says is broke up a Hamas cell planning to kill a PA official, kidnap Israelis and attack Jerusalem with suicide attacks.

Israel Revokes Diplomatic Privileges for Qureia, Dahlan

Israel has revoked diplomatic privileges for former PA chief negotiator and prime minister Ahmed Qureia and Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan.

PA Offers Incentives to Jerusalem Investors

Palestinian Authority tries to strengthen its claims on Jerusalem with a new company aimed at promoting projects in the capital and its suburbs.

PA Plans Int'l Airport, Fayyad Promotes Provocations

The PA plans to build an international airport in Jericho and started an unauthorized industrial park in an area under total Israeli control.

MK Rotem: No One Should Be Surprised at FM Lieberman's Views

MK David Rotem doesn't know why Binyamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak were taken aback by FM Lieberman's speech - since his views are 'well known.'

Hamas Lawmaker Sues PA Forces in Tulkarem

A Hamas lawmaker is suing the PA security force after his home near Tulkarem was raided on Tuesday.

PA: Jewish Worship 'Sin and Filth' at Western Wall

The Palestinian Authority has publicly labeled Jewish worship at the Western Wall to be 'sin and filth' in a TV documentary.

PA Will Not Need Foreign Aid By 2013- or Will It?

PA Prime Minister says PA will be able to finance its budget on its own within three years. Donations are falling.

PA Prime Minister's Diplomatic War Against Israel

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad works to sabotage direct talks between Israel and the PA with a diplomatic war plan, "Appointment with Freedom."

Talks to Resume: US Wants Deal in One Year

The US announced that upcoming direct talks between Israel and the PA set for September would "resolve all final status issues... within one year.”