PA Statehood Bid

Arab States in Key UN Positions in September

As the PA statehood bid at the UN approaches, Lebanon prepares to chair the Security Council and Qatar the General Assembly.

Netanyahu Asks Ambassadors to Eschew PA Bid

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu implored 20 ambassadors to vote against the PA statehood bid in September.

PA Spurns Netanyahu Concession

PA officials dismissed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's acceptance of pre-1967 borders as a basis for negotiations as "publicity stunt."

Mansour: PA 'Ready For Statehood'

PA envoy to the UN tells Security Council the PA is 'ready for statehood' during a dry run for September; Israel rejects move.

PA to Unilaterally Set Borders in September

PA officials are planning to unilaterally set their own borders after their statehood bid at the UN in September.

Abbas Claims PA 'Forced' to UN Statehood Bid

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas claims the entity's UN bid for recognition as a new country was “forced” on it by Israel.

IDF Gearing Up For September

IDF Gearing Up For September

The IDF is bolstering deployments, laying in stores of less-than-lethal munitions, and deploying cameras with units ahead of the PA statehoo

Spain to Support PA State Bid?

Spain to Support PA's Bid for Statehood at UN -- Maybe

Spain has expressed lukewarm support for the PA's upcoming bid for statehood recognition at the United Nations General Assembly in September

Israel: It's All on the Table

Netanyahu to PA: Must Get to the Table First

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told Arab viewers Wednesday “everything is on the table – but we need to get to the table.”

Abbas: UN Bid Won't Hurt Talks

PA Leader: UN Bid Won't Affect Talks with Israel

Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas tells reporters in Spain the Palestinian Authority bid for UN recognition won't affect talks with Israel.

Norway Opts to Wait on PA Statehood Bid

Norway supports the Palestinian Authority's right to recognition of statehood – but is not quite ready to put its UN vote there yet.

Assad Regime Recognizes 'Palestinian State'

Following the Arab League's decision to submit the PA's application for statehood, Syria has recognized the PA as sovereign before September.

Report: PA Unity Farce Marches On

After months of stalled unity talks and a return to bickering, rocket attacks on southern Israel, Fatah and Hamas are in a farcical limbo.

PA Officials Worried About UN Bid

According to the Arabic media, the US has made official its intent to veto the PA bid for statehood at the UN in September; PA officials worried.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.

Bolton: PA Statehood Bid Means "Next to Nothing"

Former US envoy to the UN John Bolton says the PA statehood bid in September means 'next to nothing' without a peace agreement with Israel.

Arab League Submitting PA Statehood Bid

The Arab League plans to back the PA's bid for statehood at the UN in September as Russia scuttles the Quartet's plans to openly oppose the move.

PLO Holds U.S. Responsible for Israel's 'Racist' Policies

Following the Quartet's failed meeting, PLO says it holds the United States responsible for Israel's 'racist' policies.

EU Parliamentarians Against Palestinian Statehood Bid

More than 100 members of the European Parliament urge the EU to discourage the Palestinian Authority's bid for a unilateral recognition of a state.

Barak: Weakened Assad Benefits Hizbullah

Defense minister Ehud Barak warned lawmakers Hizbullah is the big winner in Syria's unrest, adding 'it will be hard for Assad's regime to survive.

Hamas Complains Abbas Obstructing Unity Government

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of delaying unity in favor of his statehood bid at the UN in September

US Congress Opposes PA Statehood Bid

The US House of Representatives voted 407-6 to back the suspension of funds to the PA if it pursues its statehood bid at the UN in September.

Bulgaria Rebuffs Israel, Won’t Commit to Voting Against PA State

Bulgaria, usually considered an ally of Israel, does not commit to voting against the planned unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Fayyad Shoots for Beggar State

Palestinian Authority prime minister Salam Fayyad says PA's dependency on charity is not a valid argument against assuming mantle of statehood.

Romania Opposes PA Statehood Bid

Romanian prime minister Emil Boc says his nation will oppose the PA bid for statehood at the UN during Netanyahu visit.

Report: Security Council to Discuss 'Palestine' This Month

Ahead of the PA's unilateral statehood bid in September, UN Security Council schedules "open debate" about Palestine later this month.

Abbas Dictates Terms to Quartet

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas dictated his terms for dropping his UN statehood bid to the Quartet, demands they adopt his negotiating position

Quartet to Meet Next Week on PA Statehood Bid

The Quartet of peacekeeping nations is scheduled to meet next week on how to deal with the PA's bid for U.N. recognition.

US Senate Opposes PA Statehood Bid

The US senate passed a resolution saying the Obama administration should cut funds to the PA, cast veto, if it seeks statehood at the UN.

Jordan to Oppose PA Statehood Bid

The Hashemite kingdom plans to oppose the Palestinian Authority bid for statehood at the United Nations in September.

Fayyad: UN's 'PA State' Symbolic Only

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad acknowledged Tuesday that U.N. recognition of its “state” would change nothing.

PA Pursuing Statehood Bid No Matter What

Palestinian Authority envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour says the PA's unilateral statehood bid in September will proceed no matter what

PA Will "Tolerate" Limited Israeli Construction

PA officials said they were willing to tolerate limited Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem during future talks.

PA Arabs Plan Human Chain 'In Support of Palestine'

PA Arabs launch a Facebook campaign in which they call on Arabs to create “the largest human chain” in support of a Palestinian state.

Nation’s Three Top Politicians are Abroad

Prime Minister is in Italy with Foreign Minister, Defense Minister is in China.

Erekat: USA Would Cut Funding if We Declare a State

Palestinian Authority negotiator says USA told PA unilateral declaration of state is not an option.

Abbas Is 'Trapped With September'

PA officials say Abbas wants to back down from his unilateral track at the UN and return to talks with Israel, but has locked himself in.

Lawyers to Ban: Declaring a Palestinian State is Illegal

Lawyers and international law experts appeal to UN Secretary-General, asking that he prevent the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

IDF Purchasing Non-Lethal Weapons for September Riots

Chief of Staff tours Judea and Samaria, briefs local commanders on Arab rioting expected in 3 months.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: "Don't Worry About September."

Dr. Motti Kedar says Israel shouldn't worry about a unilateral declaration of a PA state by the UN September - can stop it.

PA: Bibi More Popular Than Washington, Lincoln!

PA says Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reception in the US Congress shows America's bias; Bibi more popular than Washington and Lincoln!

PA Vows Unilateral Moves; Obama: It's a Mistake

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas vows to go to the UN if Israel doesn't sit down and negotiate with Hamas; Obama says, "it's a mistake."

Qatar to Chair UN General Assembly During PA Bid

As the Palestinian Authority advances plans to seek a unilateral declaration of statehood from the UN, Qatar is set to chair the General Assembly.

Diskin PA Statehood Flip-Flop

Outgoing Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin is now "very worried" about PA statehood in September; says America has it easy.

PLC Member Puts The Lie to Abbas' Vow to Talk

Faud Kokali (PLC) admits the PA has no intention of negotiating with Israel; Hamas has not agreed to peace; unity is a hope, not a reality.

How Israel Should Deal with PA's Intention to Declare a State

Dep. Foreign Min. Ayalon, ex-Ambassador Maz’el, Hevron’s David Wilder, Yesha’s Danny Dayan, Legal Forum's Nachi Eyal state their views.

Report: PA Unity Deal is Cosmetic, Bogus

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation an illusory move to make unilateral statehood threat seem more credible, says Maariv.

Senator Graham: UN Declaration of PA State "Off Base"

US Senator Lindsey Graham expressed his opposition to PA moves to gain a state via UN declaration instead of talks with Israel.

Netanyahu to PA : Peace With Hamas Means No Peace With Israel

PM tells Abbas peace with Hamas means no peace with Israel after reports of a Fatah-Hamas reconcilliation emerge.

Experts Question Wisdom of Abbas' Unilateralist Tack

Experts say PA unilateralism could have unintended consequences and hit the PLO bid for statehood where it hurts: in the pocket book.

Abbas Rejects Third Intifada; Beats Unilateralist Drums

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he 'would not accept' a third intifada, reiterated he would seek a UN declaration of a PA state.

PA Gunning For French, German Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel in a bid for recognition of a unilaterally declared PA state.

Cyprus Joins 'PA Recognition' Parade

Cyprus has become the latest to join the parade of nations proclaiming its recognition of a new PA "state" along the so-called "1967 border."

Senators Pressure Clinton to Veto UN Anti-Israeli Resolution

Sixteen Senators urge Hillary Clinton to order a veto of a UN resolution condemning Jewish development in United Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

PA Wants UN to Condemn Settlements, Despite US Objection

Resolution condemns settlement construction as illegal action and incorrectly applies the Geneva Convention on Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, Gaza.

Israel 'Regrets' Chile's Decision to Recognize PA as a Country

The State of Israel is expressing its “regret” over the Chilean government’s decision to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a new country.

Fayyad: No 'Facebook State' for the PA

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is not looking for a “Facebook State” – and moreover, he is convinced he isn't building one.

PA Continues to Prepare for Unilateral Declaration of State

The Palestinian Authority is continuing to lay groundwork for declaration of statehood next year with or without a negotiated peace with Israel.

Fayyad: PA Won't Declare State Unilaterally

The threats to declare a state unilaterally seem to have been empty ones: Arab states and PA admit the move would not be wise.

Abbas Lays Groundwork for Unilateral Declaration of PA State

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has told his aides to ask the United Nations to recognize the entity as a new Arab country called Palestine.