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Security heads meet senior PA official in Tel Aviv

Shin Bet, National Security Council (NSC) and COGAT heads met with senior Palestinian Authority official, Hussein al-Sheikh, in Tel Aviv.

Security heads meet senior PA official in Tel Aviv

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.

Israel gives additional concessions to the Palestinian Authority

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

Top PA official threatens other measures in response to decision to accelerate the process authorizing construction in Judea and Samaria.

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

'State of Palestine will continue going to international courts'

Dozens of leaders and senior officials from Arab and Islamic countries gather in Cairo, criticize Israel.

'State of Palestine will continue going to international courts'

PA welcomes Barcelona boycott of Israel

PA foreign affairs bureau praises Mayor of Barcelona's decision to suspend all institutional relations with Israel.

PA welcomes Barcelona boycott of Israel

ICJ sets initial dates for submissions on Israeli 'occupation'

ICJ takes next step after General Assembly voted in favor of seeking its opinion on the legality of Israeli "occupation".

ICJ sets initial dates for submissions on Israeli 'occupation'

PA officials reject pressure to resume coordination with Israel

PA officials say decisions by PA leadership remain in place, notwithstanding pressure from the US administration and other parties.

PA officials reject pressure to resume coordination with Israel

'We will not accept the continuation of the occupation forever'

PA chairman tells US Secretary of State that he expects Israel's "unilateral actions" to stop.

'We will not accept the continuation of the occupation forever'

'Important for PA and Israel to retain security coordination'

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs on Jenin raid: We are urging de-escalation. It doesn't make sense to go international fora.

'Important for PA and Israel to retain security coordination'

'Israel should work seriously to resolve conflict with PA'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister hopes Israel's government will see that resolving the conflict would be in its interest.

'Israel should work seriously to resolve conflict with PA'

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

'Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion'

PA cabinet leader: The "Palestinian people" and its leadership will not deviate from the fight for the realization of their rights.

'Offsetting PA funds for victims of terrorism is extortion'

'Israel revoked my travel permit'

PA “foreign minister” Riyad al-Malki blasts Israel, says its actions are against international law.

'Israel revoked my travel permit'

'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'

PA "foreign ministry" condemns sanctions imposed on it by Israel in response to its anti-Israel bid at the UN.

'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'

PA calls for international boycott of Israel's government

PA urges international community to "reject any dealings with a government committed to carrying out international crimes".

PA calls for international boycott of Israel's government

'Maintaining contacts is of paramount importance'

Defense Minister tells PA chairman that international moves against Israel will make it difficult in promoting a peace process.

'Maintaining contacts is of paramount importance'

'Don't deal with new Israeli government'

Mahmoud Abbas: Don't deal with Israeli government that does not "recognize the principles of international legitimacy".

'Don't deal with new Israeli government'

'We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution'

PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".

'We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution'

'Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him'

PA chairman says he will have to deal with Netanyahu even though he believes Netanyahu is not interested in making peace.

'Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him'

PA cabinet leader downplays Israeli elections

Mohammad Shtayyeh: The difference between the Israeli parties is the same as the difference between Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola.

PA cabinet leader downplays Israeli elections

'Israel is no longer a reliable peace partner'

PA chairman attacks Israel at UN General Assembly, claims it is deliberately impeding progress toward a two-state solution.

'Israel is no longer a reliable peace partner'

'I could not agree more'

US President welcomes Lapid’s support for a “two-state solution” during his UN speech: A courageous statement.

'I could not agree more'

'Israel is stealing the money of the Palestinian people'

PA chairman's spokesman stresses that the PA will continue to support the terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

'Israel is stealing the money of the Palestinian people'

Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

In meeting with PA chairman, French President calls for resumption of talks that will result in a “just and lasting peace”.

Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Israel rejected US proposal for summit with PA

Barak Ravid of Axios reports that Israel rejected proposal by Biden administration to hold high-level summit with PA officials.

Israel rejected US proposal for summit with PA

'I am unable to calm the tensions'

PA chairman met Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, told him that Israel should be the one to calm the tensions in the region.

'I am unable to calm the tensions'

Senior PA official: Israel is the 'enemy'

Hussein Al-Sheikh, who recently met Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, refers to Israel as an "enemy" of the Palestinian people.

Senior PA official: Israel is the 'enemy'

Hamas denounces PA-Israel meetings

Hamas says meetings between PA officials and Israeli ministers are "a betrayal".

Hamas denounces PA-Israel meetings

Lapid meets senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh

Hussein Al-Sheikh is in charge of the coordination with Israel and is close to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Lapid meets senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh

PA seeks to disconnect from Israeli economy

PA cabinet leader says the PA's policy seeks to sever ties with the "occupation" and with the Israeli economy.

PA seeks to disconnect from Israeli economy

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Prime Minister says he approved not only the meeting between Defense Minister and PA chairman, but also the location.

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Shin Bet chief to cabinet: Israel should strengthen PA

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar reportedly told ministers that PA is in a difficult situation and should be strengthened.

Shin Bet chief to cabinet: Israel should strengthen PA

Middle East Quartet: Avoid unilateral steps

Quartet mediators welcome Israel's gestures toward PA, but also urge both sides to avoid steps that undermine prospects for peace.

Middle East Quartet: Avoid unilateral steps

PA cabinet leader: Occupation the most critical long-term threat

Mohammad Shtayyeh uses speech at COP26 to attack Israel: Settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers.

PA cabinet leader: Occupation the most critical long-term threat

Gantz to Abbas: I want to be the new Rabin

Defense Minister reportedly told PA chairman he believes in the two-state solution, but "this government has limitations."

Gantz to Abbas: I want to be the new Rabin

Meretz Minister: Netanyahu offered the PA 800 million shekels

Minister of Regional Cooperation Esawi Frej says Netanyahu offered the PA a larger loan than the one given to it by the current government.

Meretz Minister: Netanyahu offered the PA 800 million shekels

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

PM speaks to leaders of US Jewish organizations and tells them he'll take steps to reduce the conflict with Palestinian Arabs.

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

China to step up its involvement in Israel-PA conflict

Chinese Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian question.

China to step up its involvement in Israel-PA conflict

Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog

PA chairman phones Israel's new President to congratulate him on taking office.

Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog

Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace

PA chairman calls Israeli President on the eve of his departure from office.

Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia is ready to facilitate direct Israel-PA dialogue.

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

China seeks to restart Israel-PA peace talks

Chinese government plans to invite Israelis and Palestinian Arabs to hold talks in China.

China seeks to restart Israel-PA peace talks

Mideast Quartet calls for 'meaningful' Israel-PA negotiations

Four members of so-called Middle East Quartet discuss resumptions of talks to resolve Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Mideast Quartet calls for 'meaningful' Israel-PA negotiations

Diplomats seek to revive Israel-PA talks

Officials from UN, EU, Egypt, Jordan, Germany and France announce potential “small steps” towards reviving peace talks.

Diplomats seek to revive Israel-PA talks

Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams

Israel will deliver vaccines for about 1,000 PA medical workers to prevent collapse of PA's healthcare system.

Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Russian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Abbas, Jordan's King hope Biden will revive peace talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.

Abbas, Jordan's King hope Biden will revive peace talks

Saudi King reaffirms support for Palestinian state

Saudi King Salman says Kingdom supports efforts to bring peace to the region through talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

Saudi King reaffirms support for Palestinian state

'We're confident Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be resolved'

Trump’s senior adviser praises Sudan-Israel deal, says more countries will be making peace with Israel.

'We're confident Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be resolved'

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath claims Israel and the US are blackmailing PA leaders by imposing financial sanctions.

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany: Resume Israel-PA peace talks

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process.

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany: Resume Israel-PA peace talks

Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plans

Senior PA official claims that Netanyahu doesn't seek peace.

Erekat: Netanyahu wants us to surrender to his plans

'Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA'

Deputy Fatah chairman claims parties are mediating between Israel and the PA leadership in an attempt to revive the peace process.

'Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA'

Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PA

Swiss President reportedly offers to host diplomatic summit in which Israel and PA will try to resume negotiations.

Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PA

Is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict insolvable?

Arab-Israeli peace unlikely, warns Israeli professor, regardless of the peace plan pushed to achieve an agreement.

Is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict insolvable?

EU to discuss whether to modify policy on Israel and PA

EU foreign ministers will "deeply discuss" the situation in the Middle East following Luxembourg request to recognize "Palestine".

EU to discuss whether to modify policy on Israel and PA

PA plans to 'disconnect' from Israel

PA cabinet chief makes clear that the PA intends to gradually disengage from Israel and strengthen the local economy.

PA plans to 'disconnect' from Israel

PA to examine its relations with Israel

PA official Saeb Erekat: Abbas will redefine nature of relations with Israel in light of election results.

PA to examine its relations with Israel

Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formed

Aides to US President expect him to release his Israel-PA peace plan once Netanyahu forms a government coalition.

Trump to release peace plan after new coalition formed