PA Arabs
News and updates about PA Arabs

Border Policeman who grabbed bike suspended, under investigation
Video shows Border Policeman grabbing bike from little Palestinian girl in Hevron and throwing it in the bushes.

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town
Residents of the town of Carmel, in the Har Hevron region, were shocked on Shabbat to discover their new Palestinian neighbors.

After diplomatic blitz, 'offensive' UNESCO vote postponed
A vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators.

'Mom is holding our hands, speaking with us'
In the aftermath of the terror attack that claimed their father, the Mark family reflects on the past and gathers strength for the future.

'Palestinians were created to cause trouble for Jews'
Wild Bill's description of the creation of 'invented' Palestinian people as a way to attack Jews goes viral.

Chief Rabbi responds to Abbas' incitement
Rabbi David Lau rejects PA Chairman’s claim that Israeli rabbis called to poison Palestinian water.

Bennett: We'll topple government if it offers concessions
Education Minister warns that he 'will do anything to stop' expanded government from giving up any land to Palestinians.

Israel announces 'gestures' to Palestinians during Ramadan
Liberman approves relaxation of restrictions on the movement of Palestinian Arabs during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Bennett: No Palestinian state as long as we're around
Jewish Home chairman says he will work to bring down the government if it works towards establishing a Palestinian state.

Begin: Right-wingers who support Liberman are fools
MK Benny Begin blasts Liberman for support of Palestinian state, mocks 'stupid right-wing' for favoring Liberman as Defense Minister.

Government announces plan to upgrade Judea-Samaria checkpoints
Israeli government to spend $78 million on upgrading checkpoints between the PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Israel.

Bill Clinton: I killed myself to give the Palestinians a state
Former President says Palestinians turned down generous offer, in impassioned defense of his and his wife's foreign policy records.

Palestine, not Israel?
Arab MK appears in US-Palestinian event ad alongside the ‘map of Palestine’ covering the entirety of Israel, despite his ‘two-state vision.’

Palestinian author speaks out against anti-Semitism
Support for unity across monotheistic religions stems from surprising source: Palestinian author on official PA TV.

Can Sodastream's Arab-Jewish island of peace be revived?
Children of laid-off Palestinian 'SodaStream' factory workers initiate petition for government to renew 74 work permits in Israel.

Palestinians celebrate 150 days of intifada
Activists support the rise in attacks, noting that the media is 'one of the most important tools' in spurring terror.

After Rami Levy attack, restrictions placed on Palestinian entry
Following fatal stabbing last week, Palestinians under 25 without a work permit will be denied entry in Sha'ar Binyamin industrial zone.

Truck caught smuggling in 41 illegal Arabs
Border Police get tip off on commercial truck smuggling infiltrators from Judea-Samaria, find over 41 crammed in cargo.

Abbas: We will not back down from our demands
PA chairman dismisses the idea of "negotiations for the sake of negotiations" with Israel.

Chinese President calls for creation of Palestinian state
China's President says his country supports the creation of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

First Jordanian census in 11 years hides Palestinian majority
Authorities claim only 6% of population is Palestinian Arab, despite studies showing figure at 60%-80%, amid fears of 'Palestine' in Jordan.

For many, salvation is not of the Jews but of the Palestinians

Erdogan: Israelis created the 'occupation state' in 1948
Turkish President expresses his support for the Palestinian Arabs, accuses Israel of "occupying the Palestinians".

Poll: Palestinians support an intifada to end all intifadas
Judea-Samaria-Gaza survey: 72% support terror wave, 44% want shooting attacks, and 48% term goal as destruction of Israel.

Abbas admits: 'I rejected Israeli offer of PA state'
Abbas tells Israel TV that he turned down flat an offer by Olmert for a state on the equivalent of 99.5% of Judea and Samaria.

The world revolves around the Palestinians – and it has got to stop

PM plans east Jerusalem tour, may take away Arab residents' IDs
Netanyahu tells Knesset committee he intends to tour eastern Jerusalem ahead of crucial decision that may change capital's future.

Netanyahu plans to divide Jerusalem?
Prime Minister quoted as telling cabinet residents of Arab neighborhoods should be stripped of Israeli permanent resident status.

Bennett: We Extend a Hand of Friendship, They Extend a Knife
Education Minister and Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett said that Israel needed to take much tougher steps against the PA

The Palestinian Victimhood Narrative as an Obstacle to Peace

Obama's Former Pastor: Jesus Was a Palestinian
Jeremiah Wright, who Obama was forced to denounce in 2008, portrays Jesus as a Palestinian in speech.

Bennett: Government Guidelines Say No Palestinian State
Jewish Home chairman says that if Herzog wants to join the coalition, he will have to accept the coalition’s guidelines.

Palestinian Bar Association Honors 'Hero' Terrorist Stabber
Palestinian Bar Association gives honorary degree to terrorist who murdered Rabbi Nehemia Lavi and Aharon Banita Bennett.

PA Poll: Most Palestinians Oppose 'Two State Solution'
A new poll shows that most Palestinians no longer support the “two state solution,” but they do support violence against Israel.

Beirut Conference Calls for Escalating Struggle Against Israel
Meeting between Palestinian organizations, headed by Hamas, comes up with strategy for fight against Israel.

Most E. Jerusalem Arabs Support Car Terror but Want Citizenship
In depth research shows most East Jerusalem Arabs identify with Hamas but prefer Israeli ID card to PA's.

Palestinian Support for BDS Waning
Most Palestinian Arabs also do not trust their leaders, a Palestinian-run poll reveals.

Palestinian Arrested for Supporting ISIS on Facebook
Resident of eastern Jerusalem in his 40s charged with posting photos and statuses praising the Islamic State terror organization.

Haaretz's Amira Hass: Terror 'Legitimate' in Judea-Samaria
Haaretz journalist calls Gaza a 'concentration camp' in long-winded conspiracy theory speech justifying attacks against Israelis.

Report: 3,000 Palestinians Killed in Syria, No ICC Investigation
Palestinian Authority officials have yet to comment on the nearly 3,000 Palestinians killed in Syria in recent years.

Palestinian Drafts Kids to Rob Antiquities Because of 'Demon'
Issawiya resident tells children a 'demon' hid 'treasure' in important Second Temple-era cave, is caught by IAA.

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan
President Reuven Rivlin spoke Sunday with Arabic media on the relations between Arabs and Jews in Israel.

Farmer Beaten to Death by Palestinian Illegals Identified
70-year-old David Bar Kapara of Rehovot identified as the man who was beaten by a gang of Palestinian illegals.

Israeli Farmer Dies After Being Beaten By Palestinian Illegals
60-year-old resident of Rehovot found beaten and bloodied in a field, succumbs to his wound; police searching for killers.

Business Owners Warn: BDS Bill to Harm Palestinians the Most
Thousands of Palestinians will be left jobless due to 'settlement labeling' bill. Meretz: business owners' protest is a 'terrorist act.'

Herzog: Demographic Threat is 'Imminent'
Israel needs to make a deal with the Palestinian Authority right away, it it wants to survive as a Jewish state, said Yitzchak Herzog.

Arab Rioters Unveil New Weapon to Fight Security Forces
Security forces called upon to disperse Palestinian riots in the Binyamin region discover a weapon other than rocks and firebombs.

Obama: Netanyahu's Comments Have 'Consequences'
President Obama continues criticism of Netanyahu’s comments on a Palestinian state and Arab-Israelis before the last elections.

ICC Weighing Prosecuting PA for War Crimes
ICC chief prosecutor intends to launch 'unbiased' investigation into 'both sides' of Gaza war; no official decision has been made yet.

NYT Covers Anti-Semitism on Temple Mount
Focus on 'feminist' Arab women who terrorize visitors accidentally shows extent of the violence Jews face at Judaism's holiest site.

Police Name Suspect in Jerusalem Car Attack
37-year-old Khaled Kutina's wife insists the 'accident' was due to medical issues, defends him by claiming he 'didn't watch the news.'

Developing Israel's 'Regional Superpower'
Israel punches above its weight, but the country needs more than a military strategy to amplify its strength, says Eytan Gilboa.

Violence Against Women 'Part of Palestinian Culture'
Expert to PA media: Palestinian men view women as property; most Palestinian women say domestic violence is justified.

Samaria Soldiers in Second Major Warfare Exercise
For the second time in a month, soldiers of the IDF's Binyamin regional brigade have been called to a major urban warfare exercise.

Poll: Most Palestinian Arabs Support Violence Against Israel
74% of Palestinian Arabs support Hamas's terror tactics against Israel; survey also reveals Hamas-Fatah support split.

Europeans Won't Punish Israel on Iran for Palestinian Policy
Even if Israel had more conciliatory policy, it probably wouldn't affect Iran talks, says expert.

Poll Shows Palestinians Hope for Intifada, Rocket Attacks
A poll shows that over two thirds of Palestinians – 68% - support rocket attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilian targets.

Israel’s Message to Arab Christians is Missing
One expert feels Christians in cities like Bethlehem would be receptive to a new Israeli outreach effort.

Herzog: PA Doesn't Appear to be 'Partner for Peace'
In interview, Herzog says Palestinians 'very happy with one-sided strategy' and may not be interested in lasting peace deal with Israel.
