PA Statehood Bid

PLO Rejects "Economic Peace" With Israel

A senior PLO official told reporters there would be no "economic peace" with Israel, adding it would not ensure security, either.

Ambassador Prosor: I Warned About Iran in 1998

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, at a recent talk: I warned the White House about Iran's nuclear program 13 years ago.

PA Blocked from Sneaky Statehood Ploy at UN Climate Conference

A slick attempt by the Palestinian Authority to gain statehood at a UN conference on climate change is stymied by the US and Israel.

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!

Lieberman: Resuming Tax Transfers to PA Perpetuates Terror

The release of tax revenues to the PA "gives the murderers of Jews and Israelis luxury and respectability."

Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It's Our Legitimate Right

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reaffirms his bid for UN membership. "It's our legitimate right," he claims.

Second PA Minister Indicted in Corruption Probe

Ramallah's ongoing corruption probe continues to cast doubts on popular claims that the PA is 'ready for statehood.'

PA Denies Deal to Restart Tax Transfers

PA officials say reports they are willing to drop unilateral moves at the UN for the resumption of tax revenues frozen by Israel are false.

PLO Executive: Full Steam Ahead With Unilateral Track

Taysir Khalid of the PLO executive says there will be no land swaps, no conciliatory gestures, and that PA unilateralism will continue.

PA Statehood Bid Goes to the Security Council

The PA's bid for UN membership to go to Security Council, after admissions committee says there is no consensus. Move likely to fail.

PA Threatens 'Violence and Anarchy'

Officials in Ramallah say the rejection of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statehood bid at the UN will plunge the region into chaos.

After Security Council Failure, PA Moving to 'Plan B'

After admitting that their unilateral statehood bid has failed, PA is now planning to seek an upgraded observer status.

UK Confirms Abstention for PA Statehood Bid

Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed the UK would neither support nor oppose the PA statehood bid at the UN

PA Official Admits: Not Enough Support for Statehood Bid

The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister admits: We don't have enough votes to be recognized as a state in the UN.

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

Opposition from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and a lack of support in the Security Council has derailed Ramallah's unilateral track at the UN.

PA Inches Closer to Losing Security Council Vote

Palestinian Authority's statehood bid at the UN likely to be rejected after Britain, France and Colombia announce plans to abstain.

PA Threatens 'Significant Steps' Over Israeli Sanctions

PA Spokesman: We're considering taking steps in response to Israel’s decision to accelerate construction and freeze taxes.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Kadima Attacks PA Sanctions: Israel is Isolating Itself

Kadima attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu for the decision to sanction the PA, says he is causing Israel to be isolated.

PA: Israeli Sanctions Are 'Theft'

Officials in Ramallah are outraged that Jerusalem has imposed sanctions after the PA's willful violation of the Oslo Accords.

Israel Freezes Funds to PA

Israeli officials decided to freeze money transfers to the PA after it is accepted into UNESCO, and build some houses.

Bibi Talks Tough Amid Rocket Fire

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset talking tough and saying Israel's strategic posture required an offensive component.

UNESCO to Vote Monday on PA's Request for Membership

UNESCO will vote Monday on the PA's request to become a full member; only two-thirds majority required for approval.

Bosnia: No Consensus on PA Statehood Bid

As Bosnia prepares to chair the UNSC, its triumvir of presidents say they have no consensus on the PA statehood bid, will likely abstain.

Fatah Official: PA Won't Be Dismantled

Fatah official tries to play down rumors PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas would dismantle the PA, says PA officials were "looking for solutions."

Perry: US Should Reconsider Paying UN Dues

Citing the PA statehood bid at the UN as a "travesty," GOP contender Rick Perry questions US funds for world body.

Report: UN Security Council Shuffle to Favor Israel

A scheduled shuffle of the 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council will cost the PA one of its supporters - Brazil.

Erekat: PA Won't Attend Quartet Confab

Reiterating demands for an Israeli construction freeze and recognition of the pre-1967 lines, PA officials reject Quartet talks in Jordan.

Colombia Rebuffs Abbas, Won't Support UN Bid

PA chairman left Colombia empty handed after a visit aimed at gaining the country's support at the UNSC.

PLO: 'Blair Unwelcome'

The PLO has said Quartet spokesman Tony Blair has become persona non grata in PA enclaves and is "Netanyahu's mouthpiece."

Despite PA Rejection, Quartet to Meet on Restarting Talks

Despite the PA's rejection of its proposal, the Quartet will again meet to discuss ways to restart talks between Israel and the PA.

Mideast Quartet to Meet Sunday

Envoys from the Mideast Quartet will meet Sunday in hopes of restarting stalled talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

'Abbas Advancing Israeli Plots'

A senior Iranian lawmaker has accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of advancing Israel's plots to curb 'Intifada' and the 'Arab Spring.'

PA Seeking to Amend Paris Agreement

Accusing Israel of using economic pressure as "political blackmail," PA officials are seeking to amend the Paris Agreement on funds.

Fatah Official: Fire Blair as Mideast Envoy

A senior Fatah official and confidant of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says Mideast envoy Tony Blair is of "no use at all."

PA Unshod By US Aid Freeze

PA officials slammed the freeze of $200 million in aid by US lawmakers while protesters hurl shoes at US diplomats in Ramallah.

Ashton Vows Aid for PA Amid US Cuts

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton vowed to keep Ramallah on the dole as the US Congress blocks $200 million in aid payments.

Ya’alon: No Negotiations with this PA Leadership

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya’alon in a Rosh Hashanah interview: Facing this PA leadership there are no prospects for peace.

PA Statehood Bid Submitted to UN Sub-committee

The PA's unilateral statehood bid has been submitted to a 15-member Security Council sub-committee for further debate.

Canada’s Foreign Minister Supports Israel in UN Speech

Canada's Foreign Minister said in his address to the UN that his country "will not accept or stay silent" while Israel is attacked.

PA Official: Obama's UN Speech Idiotic

PA officials condemn President Obama's speech to the United Nations, say the speech was "idiotic" and "disappointed" the Palestinians."

Nigeria to Back PA Statehood Bid at Security Council

Nigeria has reversed course and said it will vote in favor of full membership for the Palestinian Liberation Organization at the UNSC.

Hamas Calls for Strategic Dialogue With Fatah

Hamas has called for a 'strategic dialogue' with Fatah aimed as returning the cause to 'liberation without recognition.

With UN Speeches Over, Reservists Head Home

With fears of massive PA riots past, IDF reservists head home for the holidays.

Netanyahu: Abbas Trying to 'Detour' Negotiations

Netanyahu on 'Meet the Press': "The Palestinians are trying to get a state without giving Israel peace. That should not succeed."

Hershkovitz: Quartet's Idea 'Really Funny'

Jewish Home boss thinks Quartet is just talking, says dire warnings about September have not materialized.

The Beginning of the End of Oslo?

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday demanded a renegotiation of key aspects of the Oslo Accords.

PM: We've Compromised Enough for Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu laid out Israel's case in a round of media interviews after his UN speech Friday. No preconditions.

Following UN Speeches: Quartet Sets Timetable for Talks

Quartet sets new timetable for talks between Israel and the PA: proposals within three months and substantial progress within six months.

Hamas Dismisses Abbas Speech: He Decreased Palestinians’ Rights

Hamas dismisses Abbas’ UN speech, saying that by recognizing Israel, he “decreased Palestinians’ rights.”

Israel Conducts Public Diplomacy Campaign in NYC

Information Minister Yuli Edelstein holds public diplomacy campaign to both Jewish and non-Jewish communities in NYC.

Lieberman Slams Abbas' Speech: It is Incitement

Foreign Minister Avigddor Lieberman slams Abbas' speech: It is clear that the Palestinians don't want to negotiate.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Just Negotiate Peace!

Netanyahu addresses UN after Abbas: We have to stop negotiating about the negotiations. Let’s just get on with it. Let’s negotiate peace!

Abbas at UN: Israel a Colonial Power Since its Inception

Abbas in speech in the UN: Israel has occupied Palestinians for 63 years. We want to live a normal life.

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

Saar: Now Not the Time to Give In

Israel must not compromise hard-earned stability for the sake of PR, warns Education Minister.

Prosor Working to Keep US From Having to Use Veto

UN envoy Ron Prosor hopes to build a bloc of 7 votes against the PA statehood bid to save the US from having to use its veto in the UNSC

Chief of Staff: PA 'Containing' Demos

Lt. Gen. Gantz says: "PA and its agencies are working to contain" September events, voices hope this will continue.

'Danny the Red' in Ramallah

Danny Cohn-Bendit, who led extreme leftist riots in Paris in 1968, in PA to identify with its unilateral bid for independence.

Judean Women Look Through the Crosshairs

As the Arabs in Judea and Samaria threaten to storm communities, the women at Pnei Kedem in Gush Etzion are learning to shoot.