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PA cabinet leader urges sanctions against Israel

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community to act to promote the recognition of “the state of Palestine”.

Cabinet approves sending PA funds to Norway

The plan, backed by the USA, calls for funds to Gaza to be held by Norway until the end of the war and the rest transferred to the Palestinian Authority.

'You're not welcome here'

Blinken 'welcomed' in Ramallah by protesters

Blinken met with PA Chairman Abbas and told him that he supports steps that would lead to an independent Palestinian state.

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..

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.

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.

What Is wrong with us

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reports of PA arms transfer:

Netanyahu: 'No limit to the fake news'

Netanyahu says decision was made by previous government in January 2022 to transfer armored vehicles to replace old ones.

'Netanyahu want's 2nd Oslo'

Reports of arms transfer to PA leave government in upheaval

Ministers and MKs from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit are furious. Defense Minister Gallant denies transfer of 1,500 weapons occurred.

BBC report:

These are the PA's demands as part of Israeli-Saudi deal

PA seeks cash boost and more control of land in Judea and Samaria as part of Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization.

Israel-Saudi normalization:

US official to meet with Palestinian delegation

WH Coordinator for the Middle East will discuss the PA's demands in return for Israel-Saudi normalization.

In return for normalization:

PA presents Saudis with long list of demands

Among the demands: transferring parts of Israeli-controlled land to PA, and US and Saudi consulates in Jerusalem.

Report:

Saudi Arabia offering to resume financial support to PA

The move is a sign that the kingdom is making a serious effort to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Report:

PA delegation to travel to Saudi Arabia amid normalization talks

The Palestinian Authority will send a delegation to Riyadh to confirm that Israel will make concessions as part of the deal.

Egypt, Jordan, PA leaders discuss Israel-Saudi normalization

Possible normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia discussed in meeting between President Al-Sisi, King Abdullah II, and Abbas.

PA livid after Burqa suspect released to house arrest

PA foreign affairs bureau says the decision is "proof of the legal system's submission to the occupation mechanism."

Despite the attack:

Cabinet decides on relief measures for PA

Among the concessions: Equating tolls, promoting an industrial area near Hebron and freezing the PA's tax debts for a year.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.

Unmasked and in broad daylight

Palestinian Authority minister filmed burning Jewish property

Minister Moayad Shaaban and other PA officials were filmed burning property near Avnei Hefetz in Samaria. No arrests have been made.

Palestinians demand 'settler organizations' added to terror list

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry claimed that 'armed settler militias' are committing war crimes against Palestinians.

Cabinet decides:

Israel will work to prevent collapse of Palestinian Authority

Israel will insist the PA ceases its anti-Israel activity, incitement, payments to the families of terrorists, and illegal construction."

PA official warns Gallant:

'The current situation is unacceptable'

Following conversation with Gallant, top PA official says PA leadership will gather to decide on future of relations with Israel.

Ending terror against Israelis now

The 'occupation' is a bad thing, all agree. Since it is suicide to allow a PA state, the only option is sovereignty and annexation. Op-ed.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Flag Dance is a surrender to the Jewish extremists'

Spokesman for PA chairman warns against Flag Dance passing through the Temple Mount complex, says it could lead to a security escalation.

How a Holocaust happens

Remembering the Holocaust may allow us the consolation of assuming that the "worst" has already happened. Alas, this may not be true.Op-ed.

UN committee to PA:

'Investigate disappearance of Israelis in Gaza'

UN Committee tells PA to investigate disappearance of Israeli citizens Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are held in Gaza.

3 billion shekels to the PA:

'Why is Netanyahu still funding murderers?'

Real blame goes to Bennett, who saved PA from financial implosion, says Morris Hirsch.

Op-ed:

Our efforts to lower terrorism perpetuate the conflict

Compromise, negotiation and allowing the Jewish State’s honor and position to be pushed back are met with war, time and time again. Op-ed.

Op-Ed

What are the Palestinian Arabs thinking?

A new poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), provides a fresh view of Palestinian Arab opinions. Op-ed.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

At the joint summit in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinians repeated their commitment to agreements made at the previous summit in Jordan.

Hamas’s Ramadan plan

The IDF may be forced to launch additional operations deep in the PA because it.no longer fights against terrorism. Op-ed.

PA seeking anti-Israel motion at Security Council

Axios report: PA talking to members of UN Security Council about resolution condemning Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

On its 35th anniversary, Hamas promises more violence

The question is how much the population, and especially the influential clans of Gaza, are willing to endure?" Op-ed.

Op-ed:

The terror authority

The P.A. poses a strategic threat to Israel’s security. Op-ed.

Report:

New sanctions spell trouble for PA

A source in the Palestinian Authority says that Abbas won't rush to send security forces to operate if the sanctions continue.

Police stop terror conference in Jerusalem

Officers who arrived at the scene prevented the conference from being held, shut the venue, and summoned three activists for questioning.

Terrorist who murdered IDF soldier receives warm welcome

Karim Younes, who was released from prison, was greeted in his village in northern Israel by a large crowd, including PA officials.

PA response to Ben Gvir: We aren't afraid

PA committee plays down coalition agreement with Ben Gvir which included death penalty for terrorists: We are not afraid of death.