Palestinian Authority

PA, UNRWA Pass the Hat Around at UNGA

The Palestinian Authority and UNRWA took advantage of the UN General Assembly to ask donor nations to cover budget shortfalls.

Mitchell to Meet Bibi, Abbas, Bibi

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, PM Netanyahu meets with U.S. envoy Mitchell in a round of talks aimed at promoting more talks.

PA Woos Jerusalem Arabs

The PA is reaching out to Jerusalem Arabs with a string of gifts as it plans a conference on Jerusalem in Morocco.

New Arab Incitement: Israelis Train Snakes to Attack

Among the latest anti-Israel libels from the PA is a new accusation – Israelis wield attack snakes to harm innocent Arabs.

New American Poll: Support Israel, Blame Hamas

A majority of Americans support Israel and blame Hamas and the PA for the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to a new poll.

PA to 'Investigate' Organ Theft Libel

The Palestinian Authority is taking Swedish tabloid reports of IDF organ theft seriously, and has established a committee to look into the matter.

PA Anti-Israel Incitement Ignores American Demands

The Palestinian Authority ignores US demands to halt anti-Israel incitement. Kids on a PA TV program passed a quiz: Jaffa is PA’s biggest port.

First Israel-PA Meeting Under Netanyahu

The first senior-level meeting between Israel and the Palestinian Authority since PM Netanyahu took office took place on Wednesday.

PA: Ramadan Cash for Terror

While complaining of poverty and a lack of funds, the PA votes to spend over $250,000 as a Ramadan present for jailed terrorists.

PA Majority Rejects Fayyad's Plan

PA majority party Hamas rejects Salam Fayyad's plan for a PA state. UN, America approve of document.

Fayyad Plans PA State: Intl. Airport, Stronger Armed Forces

PA's Fayyad reveals his plans for a PA state, including an international airport and stronger armed forces. Fayyad: Israel is the only problem.

Bibi: Israel-PA Talks by October

PM Netanyahu says Israel will resume talks with the PA by October, PA negotiators accuse Bibi of “threatening two-state solution.”

Report: Israeli Forces Guarding Abbas, Fayyad

Unnamed military sources say Israeli armed forces are guarding senior PA officials. PA says report is a lie aimed at maligning Arab troops.

Arab MK: 'Clinton, Not Barak, Made Camp David Offers'

MK Ibraham Sarsur says Israel offered nothing at Camp David; and that Israel has more than its share of land and should give up Jerusalem.

Giving Congress a New Perspective

Israeli reporter David Bedein and activist Jeff Daube give U.S. Congressmen a new perspective on the Israel-PA relationship.

Congressmen Face Evidence of PA Incitement

Visiting U.S. congressmen praise Fayyad for fighting incitement, only to be faced with evidence that PA incitement continues as before.

Fatah Woes Continue as Elections Lead to Infighting

While the Fatah conference has officially ended, tension and bickering remains as ousted leaders protest election results.

Netanyahu Thanks Mubarak for Foiling Attack

Netanyahu thanked Mubarak Monday for Egypt's success in foiling a terrorist plot to kill Israel's ambassador.

Coastal Road Killer Returns, Calls to 'Restore Dignity'

Israel allows Coastal Road Massacre terrorist to enter Bethlehem, where he calls to “bring back the Fatah of the revolution.”

Fayyad Proclaims Jerusalem Capital of 'Palestine'

Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad proclaims historic Jerusalem the capital of “Palestine.”

One Arafat Co-Terrorist Returns, Second Goes to Jail

A senior Fatah terrorist and former Arafat associate has been allowed to return to Judea. A second Arafat associate heads to prison.

'Abusive Soldiers' were PA Teens

A group of young men appearing to be abusive IDF soldiers were discovered to be a team of PA Arab teens.

PA, Iran Hold Historic First Official Meeting

Senior PA official Saeb Erekat met with Iran's Manouchehr Mottaki in the first official high-level meeting in PA history.

Fatah Official: “Our Goal is Not Peace, but Rather Palestine”

"Our goal has never been peace,” says Fatah official in a PA TV panel. “Peace is a means; the goal is Palestine" – meaning the conquest of Israel.

EU: 'Accept PA State as Full Member of UN'

EU foreign policy chief calls on the UN to proclaim a Palestinian Authority state by a fixed date, whether Israel agrees or not.

Ministers Roll Out Gestures for PA

PM Netanyahu gathered ministers to find ways to help PA Arabs.The Allenby Bridge will be open 24 hours a day and economic projects are under way.

Benny Begin: US Should Honor its Commitments

Likud Minister Benny Begin says that the United States should honor its prior commitments to allow “natural growth.”

Dead Sea Back in the Running for World Wonder With PA Approval

PA Chairman Abbas changes mind and joins Israel and Jordan in supporting the Dead Sea in the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World Contest.

PA Blocking Dead Sea from 7 Wonders of the World Contest

The PA refuses to nominate the Dead Sea as one of the 7 wonders of the world, and as a result it will probably be disqualified from the contest.

Is Israel Negotiating with US or with PA?

Talks between Israel and the PA for a new Arab state have turned into a dialogue with the US. An American reporter asked, “What is the real goal?”

Once Again: IDF to Leave Four PA Cities

Israel has agreed to reduce its military presence in four PA-controlled cities, raising concern that terrorists will fill the security vacuum.

Lieberman: Jews in Judea and Samaria Not an Obstacle to Peace

FM Lieberman told the UN that construction in Judea and Samaria is not an obstacle to peace and he blamed the PA for stalling peace efforts.

Mitchell: PA Will Resume Talks Despite Call to Shun Israel

Mitchell announces the PA, which has refused to resume talks with Israel because of Netanyahu’s stand, will do so in “several weeks.”

Mubarak Joins Arab War of Words on Netanyahu, Warns of Violence

Mubarak joined a wave of fierce Arab condemnation of Netanyahu’s conditions for a PA state. Abbas urges a boycott.

PA Woman Convicted of Treason

A woman has for the first time been convicted of treason by a court in the Palestinian Authority. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Swine Flu Strikes Palestinian Authority

The first case of swine flu to be diagnosed in the Palestinian Authority has struck a four-year-old child living in Bethlehem.