News for PA UN Statehood Bid Jordan's Abdullah Visits RamallahJordanians praise PA's UN upgrade, say the next phase must lead to negotiations on final status issues Israel Withholds One Month's Tax Revenues from PAFinance Minister says taxes and tariffs collected this month will not be transferred, due to PA's UN bid. Mesika: PA Killed Oslo, Time for AnnexationSamaria regional head urges Netanyahu to declare Israeli sovereignty over settlement blocs Israel plans to keep. ‘Oslo is dead.’ UNESCO Convenes, PA to Become De Facto Country?UNESCO opens a regular session Sunday to consider 31 new sites for its World Heritage List – including the Church of the Nativity. PA to UNESCO: Church of Nativity in 'Palestine'The Palestinian Authority is making a bid to list the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem as located in the “country of Palestine.” Hamas Bans Fatah Anniversary Fete in GazaGaza's Hamas terrorist rulers may have agreed to unity with Fatah, but it has banned anniversary celebrations of its rival's founding. Albania's PM: Iran, Ahmadinejad 'The New Nazis'Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha names Iran and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "the new Nazis." US Cuts Off UNESCO FundingThe US promptly made good on its threat to cut off funds to UNESCO following its vote Monday to accept the PA as a full member. Israel: UNESCO Acceptance of PA Harms PeaceIsrael says the decision of UNESCO to accept the PA as a member further harms the chances for peace in the region. Has Gaza Become A Separate Nation?Hamas may have pre-empted the PA statehood bid with one of its own, creating facts on the ground in Gaza. A visa is now required to enter.PA Aims for Full Membership in UNESCOThe Palestinian Authority plans to request full membership in the UNESCO organization as part of its statehood bid. Fatah Man: Shhh! 1949 Lines would Doom IsraelSenior Fatah man calls Obama, Netanyahu "dirtbags," explains how Israel would "come to an end" if exits Judea and Samaria. Israel Formally Accepts Quartet Plan for PA TalksThe State of Israel has formally accepted a plan by the Quartet to restart final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. Abbas Launches 'Palestinian Spring'Cheered by thousands, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announced the start of “Palestinian Spring” in Ramallah Sunday upon his return from the UN. PLO's UN Logo Shows Truth: Wipe Israel Off Map!The Palestine Liberation Organization's mission to the United Nations has wiped Israel off the map altogether on its logo. Kahane's Grandson Banned from Judea, SamariaThe grandson of Rabbi Meir Kahane has been banned from entering Judea and Samaria for the next three months. PLO Confirms Statehood Bid to Go AheadPA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas "will apply for membership of a Palestinian state in the UN Security Council as scheduled on Friday." PA Arab Riots in Beit UmmarPalestinian Authority Arabs continued their "celebrations" of the statehood bid with riots Thursday in the Judea village of Beit Ummar. US Consul: Avoid Jerusalem's Old CityThe U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem has ordered staff to avoid visiting the Old City this Friday due to worries about Arab violence. Obama Confirms: US to Veto PA Statehood BidUS President Barack Obama confirmed to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in a private meeting that yes, the US will veto its statehood bid.PA Arab Riots Begin to EscalatePalestinian Authority Arabs rioted and hurled rocks at IDF soldiers stationed in an area south of Hevron. 'No Conditions, No Taboos - Let's Just Talk'Israel does not oppose PA statehood -- but it must be reached through direct talks. "So let's just sit down and talk," says Yigal Palmor. Akunis Files Complaint Over Tibi Trip Promoting PALikud MK Ofir Akunis formally called for an immediate probe into a trip to NY by MK Ahmed Tibi reportedly to support the PA statehood bid. Frantic Quartet Efforts to Fend Off PA's UN BidThe US and the EU moved up their final efforts to fend off a bid by the PA to gain statehood through the UN rather than talks with Israel. Bill Clinton: 'Move Forward' Past PA Statehood BidFormer US President Bill Clinton told American viewers on national television Sunday PA statehood bid is simply an “act of frustration.” PA Will Ask Security Council for Statehood on 9/23The Palestinian Authority says it will apply to the U.N. Security Council on Friday, Sept. 23, for statehood recognition and UN membership. PA, PLO Disagree on Welcoming All FaithsThe Palestinian Authority and the PLO are not on the same page regarding whether their hoped-for state will welcome "people of all faiths." IDF Prepares to Call Up ReservesThe IDF prepares for the possibility of PA Arab riots, and will call up reserves probably Sunday, September 18. |
