Palestinian Authority

'Arafat was poisoned by a person who served him coffee or tea'

Documents leaked to social media reveal some testimonies given to PA committee probing 2004 death of former chairman.

How to defeat the PLO and UNRWA

Following the US and Israel elections: The following document will be submitted to the new US Congress & Israeli Knesset, Nov. 13, 2022.

Arab League vows 'total support' for Palestinian Arabs

In first summit since UAE-Israel normalization deal, Arab leaders vow to support Palestinian Arabs.

Members of Lions' Den turn themselves in

Four members of Lions’ Den terrorist organization, including its second-in-command, turn themselves in to Palestinian Authority.

PA cabinet leader: Israel does not want peace

Mohammad Shtayyeh makes rare visit to Jenin, meets father of the terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv and lashes out at Israel.

2 Jewish women, 2 children detained in Shechem

PA security forces to release family which accidentally drove into Shechem to the IDF.

PA concerned over possible British embassy relocation

PA cabinet leader warns against change in status quo in Jerusalem as Truss contemplates relocating embassy.

PA official: We don't work for Israel

Counterterrorism operations in Judea & Samaria make two-state solution more remote, PA says.

America must put Fatah on its list of terror groups

Even the party’s own officials admit that the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades is its “military arm.” Op-ed.

US Amb.:

'Palestinian Authority needs to do more to prevent violence'

US Amb. Nides says he 'isn't here to tell tIDF what they should or shouldn't do,' says US wants payments to terrorists' families to 'cease.'

PA to Israel:

'Don't strengthen us, give us rights'

PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of seeking to collapse the Palestinian Authority and of escalating security activities.

Palestinian Authority textbooks legitimize Munich massacre

Munich massacre described as 'opposition' to 'Zionism' in eleventh-grade textbooks, report says.

Abbas spokesman:

'Israel evading responsibility for killing journalist'

PA chairman's spokesperson blasts Israel following IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh.

PA moves to strengthen grip on Area C

PA Cabinet approves new moves to fund fight against 'settlements,' promote illegal Arab construction in Area C.

COGAT Policy

US Envoy to Israel concerned about new Israeli security policy

US ambassador Tom Nides publishes stern statement regarding new policy concerning entry of foreign nationals to PA

Ex-Shabak official: PA not delivering the goods

Former Shabak officer Adi Karmi says PA not doing enough to combat rising terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Authority claims 2 dead in clashes with IDF

Palestinian Authority claims two youth dead in separate clashes with IDF.

PA to world countries:

'Withdraw licenses of settlement-supporting organizations'

PA “foreign affairs ministry” calls on world’s countries to withdraw licenses of organizations that support “Israeli settlements”.

INTO THE FRAY

Israel's paradox: Tactical brilliance vs strategic imbecility

Israel must forgo Arab amitié. for different goals. The most it can get is to be barely accepted; the least is to be greatly feared.Op-ed

Israeli control of Judea & Samaria ('West Bank') - US interests?

Has Israel's control of the mountain ridges of Judea & Samaria enhanced or injured US interests? And if a PA State is there instead? Op-ed.

Likud to Attorney General:

'Investigate PA's interference in the elections'

Likud says meetings between senior PA officials and MKs from the Joint List that dealt with the elections in Israel should be investigated.

Shabak warns PA not to interfere in Israel's elections

PA, Iran, and Russia attempting to interfere in upcoming Israeli Knesset elections in November.

In first:

Palestinian Authority Arabs fly to Cyprus from Israeli airport

40 Palestinian Authority residents will take off from Ramon Airport for a vacation in Cyprus. They will undergo a strict security check.

Revealed:

PA intelligence chief secretly met with Joint List leaders

Channel 12 report: PA intelligence chief met leaders of predominantly Arab Joint List in an attempt to influence the Israeli election.

German ambassador to Israel:

'Abbas' statement is wrong and unacceptable'

Germany’s ambassador to Israel condemns PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas who accused Israel of committing “holocausts”.

17 years later: Did Israel’s Gaza withdrawal aid peace?

Results: Hamas seized control from the PA and together with Islamic Jihad fired tens of thousands of rockets at Israel’s civilians. Op-ed.

Is the Arab-Israeli conflict the worst in the world?

Faced with more UN resolutions than any other country, you would think the conflict with the Palestinian Arabs trumped everything else.

Now is the time to impose conditions on a weakened PA and Hamas

The same US and UK who want us to make concessions to the PA, do not expect Ukraine to do the same for peace. Op-ed.

PA NGO claims:

'There are already more than a million settlers'

PA-based research institute claims that "settlements" take up 6.3 percent of the total area of Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'Abraham Accords could lead to separation from the Palestinians'

Defense Minister says agreements with Arab countries could lead Israel and Palestinians separating into two different entities.

Report:

US pressured Israel to open airport to 'Palestinian' Arabs

Agreement to allow PA Arabs to fly out of Ramon Airport is response to US demand to allow them to fly out of Ben Gurion Int'l Airport.

Palestinian Authority Arabs to be allowed to fly over Israel?

Palestinian Authority Arabs may soon be allowed to fly over Israeli airspace, on their way from Eilat's airport to Turkey.

UN committee to investigate allegations of PA torture

The PA signed on to the committee in an effort to prosecute Israel, but now finds itself under investigation for torturing 'collaborators'.

Gesture to Biden? Lapid to bolster PA economy

Lapid has made moves that Israel has avoided for over a decade - mainly, re-opening cooperation with the PA.

Former PA lawmaker:

Biden is weak, incapable of presenting peace plan

A former senior PA activist says Biden is worse than Trump.

Abbas thanks Saudi leaders for backing two-state solution

PA chairman writes Saudi King and Crown Prince, thanks them for backing Palestinian cause during summit with Biden.

Abbas to meet Macron in Paris

PA chairman set to discuss peace process and PA elections with French President during July 20 meeting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top PA official:

'Israel's unilateral actions undermine chances for peace'

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

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.

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.

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.

PA: Investigation shows IDF shot Al Jazeera journalist

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

Tlaib and her crocodile tears

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.