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News and updates about Palestinian Authority

Op-ed:

President Biden: Remember the number 1409

There is a number, one number, of which President Biden must be made aware. It is the crux of the issue for the citizens of Israel.Op-ed.

President Biden: Remember the number 1409

Watch: Abbas, Hamas chief Haniyeh meet in Algeria

A diplomatic breakthrough may be close at hand as the long-time rivals met for the first time in nearly six years.

Watch: Abbas, Hamas chief Haniyeh meet in Algeria

Finally:

Palestinian Authority will hand over bullet that hit journalist

'We received guarantees from the Americans that the bullet will not be passed to Israel,' Palestinian Authority prosecutor says.

Palestinian Authority will hand over bullet that hit journalist

Will Biden visit sites honoring the killer of a friend’s niece?

As Rubin lay dying on the beach, Mughrabi and her fellow terrorists walked to the Coastal Road, took over a bus and killied 36. Op-ed.

Will Biden visit sites honoring the killer of a friend’s niece?

PA to Israel:

'Hand over gun which killed Al Jazeera journalist'

PA calls on Israel to hand over gun that allegedly fired the shot which killed Shireen Abu Aqleh in Jenin.

'Hand over gun which killed Al Jazeera journalist'

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

Reporter working for Tasnim news agency says he was abducted and beaten after covering dispersal of Islamist student demonstration.

PA reporter for Iranian agency beaten by PA security forces

IDF attacks PA "biased investigations"

An IDF statement regarding the killing of an Al Jazeera journalist in Jenin accuses the PA of having priorities other than the truth.

IDF attacks PA "biased investigations"

Can we build a culture of coexistence in the Middle East?

The UAE cannot completely disengage from the Palestinian Arab conflict with Israel, but it views it from a realistic perspective. Op-ed.

Can we build a culture of coexistence in the Middle East?

PA upset with Biden - 'Nothing he can do to please them'

Former ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon says Biden is in a no-win situation.

PA upset with Biden - 'Nothing he can do to please them'

Top PA official:

'Israel's unilateral actions undermine chances for peace'

Senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh meets US diplomats, blasts Israel.

'Israel's unilateral actions undermine chances for peace'

Will US bully Israel into establishing 'Palestinian consulate?'

Biden is expected to exert pressure on Israel to establish the special consulate, discuss de-escalation, and the two-state solution.

Will US bully Israel into establishing 'Palestinian consulate?'

No rainbow’s end for the Jews of Oz

New Australian PM Anthony Albanese has called Israel an “oppressor” and accused it of collective punishment against Palestinian Arabs.Op-ed.

No rainbow’s end for the Jews of Oz

INTO THE FRAY:

The fatal flaw in Israeli strategic thinking

Israel has failed to conceptualize the conflict with the Palestinian Arabs correctly. Failed comprehension has brought failed policy. Op-ed.

The fatal flaw in Israeli strategic thinking

PA: Investigation shows IDF shot Al Jazeera journalist

PA chief prosecutor claims IDF forces deliberately shot at journalist as she was fleeing.

PA: Investigation shows IDF shot Al Jazeera journalist

Tlaib and her crocodile tears

A Palestinian-American, Azzam Muslih was murdered, but, strangely, Rashida Tlaib had nothing to say about it. Op-ed.

Tlaib and her crocodile tears

Terrorists' salaries aren't deducted from money given to PA

Opposition initiates Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting to discuss violation of Israel's 'Pay to Slay' law.

Terrorists' salaries aren't deducted from money given to PA

PA chairman vows:

'We will continue to pay allowances to families of martyrs'

On "Nakba Day", Mahmoud Abbas says he is committed "to the rights of the families of the martyrs and prisoners."

'We will continue to pay allowances to families of martyrs'

Bennett spokesperson:

'What is PA hiding in refusing a joint investigation?'

PM Bennett's International Spokeswoman Keren Hajioff questions PA's continued resistance to joint investigation of journalist's death.

'What is PA hiding in refusing a joint investigation?'

Former UN Ambassador:

'Astounding' that PA refuses joint investigation

'Not surprising' that Palestinian Authority refusing to cooperate with investigation into Al Jazeera journalist's death, Amb. Danon says.

'Astounding' that PA refuses joint investigation

New bill seeks to fill dangerous holes in Penal Code

A new bill aims to redefine 'foreign agent,' allowing Israel to punish anyone providing intelligence to bodies hostile to Israel.

New bill seeks to fill dangerous holes in Penal Code

PA blames Israel for death of Al Jazeera journalist

Ambassador Gilad Erdan calls for joint investigation into reporter's death but Palestinian Authority refuses to participate.

PA blames Israel for death of Al Jazeera journalist

Bennett: Palestinians are preventing probe of journalist's death

Prime Minister pushes back on Mahmoud Abbas' accusation that IDF soldiers killed Al Jazeera journalist. 'Terrorists fired indiscriminately.'

Bennett: Palestinians are preventing probe of journalist's death

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

Abbas' adviser on religious affairs rejects Prime Minister Bennett's remarks on Israel's sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

PA's response to Bennett: The Western Wall is also ours

Op-ed:

Terror first: The PA puts its money where its mouth is

The Palestinian Authority spends 33 times more per capita on terror stipends than on health services, according to Palestinian data.Op-ed.

Terror first: The PA puts its money where its mouth is

Study: 'Palestinian' children learn to murder Jews

In Palestinian Authority schools, textbook incitement to violence and terror is increasing.

Study: 'Palestinian' children learn to murder Jews

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Defense Minister addresses Washington Institute forum, calls for immediate activation of 'Plan B' if talks to revive Iran deal fail.

Gantz: Great PA condemned attack, but action must be taken

Thomas R. Nides: Another clueless US Ambassador to Israel?

US Amb. Nides' statement on the Palestinian Arab Terror attacks in Israel omitted the word “Palestinian.” Should we be surprised? Op-ed.

Thomas R. Nides: Another clueless US  Ambassador to Israel?

Watch:

Fatah official praises Bnei Brak terrorist

The PA's Ata Abu Rumeileh called the terrorist who murdered 5 Jews a leader and hero, and said there could be no negotiations with Israel.

Fatah official praises Bnei Brak terrorist

Kohelet Forum:

Did Gantz break the law by giving advance payments to PA?

Kohelet Policy Forum blasts government for loans to Palestinian Authority. 'Israel paying hush money to Palestinian Authority.'

Did Gantz break the law by giving advance payments to PA?

PA scholar: Israel wants to make Ukraine its future state

PA scholar says Jews have been 'forsaken' by America, who has realized the Zionist project was a 'failure' and would soon come to an end.

PA scholar: Israel wants to make Ukraine its future state

Esther Horgan's murderer to be sentenced today

Muhammad Kabha confessed to murder "in revenge" for the death of his friend which PA falsely attributed to Israeli security forces.

Esther Horgan's murderer to be sentenced today

PA condemns elimination of Islamic Jihad terrorists

Abbas spokesman condemns the IDF operation in which three terrorists who planned attack were eliminated.

PA condemns elimination of Islamic Jihad terrorists

The US ambassador to Israel calls pay-for-slay 'martyr payments'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides sees his job not as promoting good relations but telling Israelis what they can and cannot do.Op-ed

The US ambassador to Israel calls pay-for-slay 'martyr payments'

2 militants killed in clashes with the IDF

Security officials blame increased violence on the PA losing control of the situation and Hamas filling the vacuum.

2 militants killed in clashes with the IDF

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

PA cabinet leader meets US envoy, asks him to pressure Israel to stop "settler terrorism".

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

Israel's domestic intelligence warns U.S. of Ramadan tensions

PA affairs expert says nothing has changed since the PA took control in parts of Judea and Samaria.

Israel's domestic intelligence warns U.S. of Ramadan tensions

PA demands firm international attitude toward Israel

PA calls on international community to move from condemnation to firm and deterrent measures against "Israeli occupation".

PA demands firm international attitude toward Israel

UN Security Council:

PA envoy accuses Israel of 'apartheid', Erdan responds

PA's UN envoy addresses Security Council in mask reading "Stop Apartheid". Israel's Ambassador Erdan fires back.

PA envoy accuses Israel of 'apartheid', Erdan responds

Fatah: Expel Hungarian envoy in Ramallah

Fatah livid after Hungarian city of Héviz signs agreement with Samaria Regional Council.

Fatah: Expel Hungarian envoy in Ramallah

PA blasts Israel for non-compliance with UN probe

PA condemns Israel's refusal to cooperate with UN commission of inquiry into alleged crimes during clashes in Gaza last May.

PA blasts Israel for non-compliance with UN probe

B’nai Brith launches petition against use of child soldiers

B'nai Brith Canada blasts global leaders turning a blind eye to PA allowing children to be groomed as child soldiers and terrorists.

B’nai Brith launches petition against use of child soldiers

PA clerics urge Muslims to support Sheikh Jarrah

Council of Religious Scholars of “Palestine” calls on Muslims to support the Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem neighborhood.

PA clerics urge Muslims to support Sheikh Jarrah

Top PA official:

'Arab world hasn't really benefited from Abraham Accords'

PA cabinet leader: What has the Arab world gained from the Abraham Accords, really? There is no real benefit to them.

'Arab world hasn't really benefited from Abraham Accords'

PA calls for action against 'Jewish terrorism'

Abbas' spokesman blames Israeli establishment for "escalating Jewish terrorism in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria."

PA calls for action against 'Jewish terrorism'

Learn the facts: Countering the sham Amnesty Report with truth

Spencer’s, The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the ME Peace Process counters the sham Amnesty Report with truth. Op-ed.

Learn the facts: Countering the sham Amnesty Report with truth

Abbas' potential successors named to top posts in PLO

Hamas and Islamic Jihad boycott meeting of PLO Central Council, cite Abbas' failure to institute power-sharing reforms.

Abbas' potential successors named to top posts in PLO

PA blasts 'settler terrorism'

PA "foreign ministry" quotes Defense Minister Benny Gantz who described violence by right-wing activists as "terrorism".

PA blasts 'settler terrorism'

American students to learn of life under rocket threat

Dr. Friedman discusses his new university course on the Arab-Israeli conflict in a joint endeavor for Israeli and Maryland students.

American students to learn of life under rocket threat

PA determined to continue paying terrorists

PA cabinet leader says assistance to families of "martyrs" who carried out terrorist attacks will continue.

PA determined to continue paying terrorists

PA does not believe Lapid

PA “foreign ministry” accuses Lapid of adopting policies that are consistent with the Israeli right.

PA does not believe Lapid

PA: Abbas seeks implementation of 'right of return'

PA cabinet expresses support for Abbas' moves seeking to establish a state and the return of "refugees".

PA: Abbas seeks implementation of 'right of return'

Chief of Staff: Israel almost launched major Jenin operation

After another attempted terror attack, IDF Chief of Staff tells how security coordination with Palestinian Authority bore fruit.

Chief of Staff: Israel almost launched major Jenin operation

Peace partner?

Abbas attacks Israel days after meeting Gantz

PA chairman accuses Israel of “hideous policies of ethnic cleansing and organized terrorism”.

Abbas attacks Israel days after meeting Gantz

Yamina official: Govt. will collapse if peace process resumes

Deputy Minister Abir Kara: "I will also dismantle the government over the evacuation of settlements. The days of land for peace are over."

Yamina official: Govt. will collapse if peace process resumes

Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting

Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".

Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting

Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home

Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.

Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home

PA: Israel is 'playing with fire'

Abbas spokesman says the Palestinians will make crucial policy decisions in January if Israel does not change its policy.

PA: Israel is 'playing with fire'

Fatah: Mansour Abbas will end up in the trash bin of history

PA chairman's movement rips MK Mansour Abbas who said Israel is a Jewish state.

Fatah: Mansour Abbas will end up in the trash bin of history

PA report: Israel returned body of terrorist

PA media report that Israel returned body of terrorist who carried out attack in Jerusalem's Old City.

PA report: Israel returned body of terrorist

Palestinian Authority data: 15 shooting attacks in November

Data from Palestinian Authority shows extensive terror activity in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority data: 15 shooting attacks in November