Palestinian Authority

Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement

$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control.

PA announces municipal elections to be held in December

PA electoral commission says municipal elections will be held in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Gaza, if Hamas allows the vote.

How Israel has been aiding and abetting illegal PA construction

Through incessant legal and procedural appeals the PA has upended Israeli law enforcement, laying foundatioons for a Palestinian state.Op-ed

Min.: 'Stop accepting Hamas, supporting Palestinian Authority'

Minister Eli Avidar slams previous government's policy, claims Palestinian Authority 'fights terror.'

Report:

Palestinian Authority helping Israel capture escaped terrorists

Fearing elimination of the terrorists and escalating tensions, PA reportedly cooperating with Israel to help capture 6 escaped terrorists.

Meretz Minister: Netanyahu offered the PA 800 million shekels

Minister of Regional Cooperation Esawi Frej says Netanyahu offered the PA a larger loan than the one given to it by the current government.

PA seeks to bring Gantz to ICC

About a week after Gantz's meeting with Abbas, PA attacks Gantz and calls for an investigation into Israel in The Hague.

UNWRA head admits PA textbooks full of hate and incitement

During EU committee hearing, UNWRA chief says the issue needs to be addressed but is criticized for being short on details.

PA: We welcome any international peace initiative

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".

Where is the half billion shekels for the PA coming from?

Security source says Israeli taxpayers won't bear the cost of massive loan to the Palestinian Authority.

'Israel's loan will end up in hands of terrorists'

Shurat Hadin head slams decision to lend the PA NIS 500 million without demanding end to actions against Israel at Hague or incitement.

'Where is the budget for a 500m loan to Palestinian Authority?'

MK Smotrich, chair of the Religious Zionism party, demands to know source of 500 million promised to the Palestinian Authority by DM Gantz.

Likud: Bennett sells out Israel's security

Right-wing parties furious at govt. for loaning NIS 500 million to PA. Shurat Hadin to petition Supreme Court against loan.

Israel to lend PA 500 million shekels

Minister Benny Gantz announces numerous steps to strengthen PA following meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

Yoaz Hendel: 'Abbas is a terror supporter and pays terrorists'

Communications Min. says Israel has interest in supporting Palestinian Authority economy. YESHA leader: Would you meet a Holocaust denier?'

PA calls for political pressure on Israel

PA cabinet leader asks EU countries to pressure Israel to agree to the establishment of a "Palestinian state."

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

Squad Congresswoman persona non grata in Palestinian Authority

Rashida Tlaib reportedly no longer welcome in PA for criticizing Mahmoud Abbas over crackdown on protesters.

PA: Bennett's comments endanger peace

PA "foreign ministry" blasts Bennett for ruling out the establishment of a Palestinian state in New York Times interview.

PA police attack 2 Washington Post journalists

Police assault journalists covering protest in Ramallah, say 'we don't care' when told they are from international media.

Likud MK's tweet angers PA

PA news agency includes Likud MK's condemnation of shooting of Border Police officer in its report on incitement and racism in Israel.

Palestinian Solidarity Statement: Stop abusng your chidren!

We are haunted by images of Palestinian Arab children conscripted to Hamas and Islamic Jihad camps. It is time to end the travesty. Op-ed.

PA official: COVID-19 situation is getting worse

PA health official warns of worsening COVID-19 situation amid the spread of the Delta variant.

Gantz thanks PA for offering to help with Jerusalem fire

Defense Minister thanks Mahmoud Abbas for sending firefighters to assist in battle against massive blaze in Jerusalem mountains.

Jordanian King calls for efforts to ensure Palestinian state

King Abdullah II meets PA chairman, calls for international efforts to enable Palestinian Arabs to establish their independent state.

PA receives more doses of COVID-19 vaccine

PA announces it received 150,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

PA condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

PA says planned Israeli construction "is in violation of all international legitimacy resolutions".

PA organizations mulling response to Israeli construction

PA terrorist organizations considering a "popular security escalation" in response to approval of housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Legal watchdog accuses Biden WH of coverup to fund PA

Organization calls for investigation into whether sections of incriminating text about PA were erased in order for US gov to transfer money.

PA cabinet leader: Israeli cutting of our funds is illegal

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh blasts Israel over its cutting of money that the PA pays to terrorists and their families.

Canteen stipends for terrorists - thanks to the Prisons Service

Israel Prisons Service, Postal Bank, sign contract allowing Palestinian Authority to transfer money to terrorists for canteen purchases.

Abbas to demand international protection at the UN

PA chairman intends to demand international protection for the "Palestinian people" in upcoming speech at UN General Assembly.

Report: PA banks refusing to transfer Qatari money to Gaza

PA officials fear cooperating with transfer of Qatari aid would expose them to legal actions.

Meat from the Palestinian Authority - marked as strictly kosher

Border Police raid Arab town of Ar'ara, confiscate several tons of meat unfit for consumption and bearing forged kosher certificates.

PA denounces Slovakia over cultural center in Jerusalem

PA says Slovakia's move is a violation of international law.

PA: Bennett government ministers committing 'war crimes'

PA claims that the Bennett government and its various ministries is committing crimes against humanity in Judea and Samaria.

PA: Offsetting tax money harms our economy

PA cabinet leader asks EU to pressure on Israel to stop offsetting aid to the families of the terrorists.

PA closes news agency, summons its director for questioning

The owner of the JMedia agency was recently arrested for protesting killing of activist Nizar Banat.

Abbas fires senior PA official who criticized journalist's death

Ramallah national library director fired days after writing post criticizing PA over journalist who was beaten by police and died.

PA: Boycott the settlements

PA cabinet leader praises Ben & Jerry's boycott and calls on other companies to follow suit.

Israeli women found in Palestinian Authority refugee camp

Two Israeli women found driving around PA refugee camp in the middle of the night. 'Our friend was left behind.'

PA welcomes UNHRC probe of Israeli 'violations'

PA welcomes formation of commission headed by Navi Pillay to investigate alleged “Israeli violations” of Palestinian Arab rights.

Gantz and US officials discuss helping PA

The Defense Minister says that the meeting focused on various aspects of Israel's relationship with the Palestinian Authority.

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

Biden administration agrees to Israeli request and will hold off on reopening US consulate in Jerusalem until after budget passes.

PA to Europe: Boycott the 'settlements'

Senior Fatah official calls on European governments to ban commercial dealings with the "settlements".

PA welcomes Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria

PA says Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Judea and Samaria is "moral and legal".

PA accuses Bennett of inciting religious war over Temple Mount

PA rejects PM Bennett's statements respecting 'status quo' on Temple Mount after over 1,500 Jews visit holy site on Tisha B'Av.

PA: Jewish presence on the Temple Mount is a 'provocation'

PA blames the Israeli government for "provocations" and "escalation" on the Temple Mount.

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

PA officials meet US envoy, discuss with him their demands for the resumption of negotiations with Israel.

Watch: PA politicians decry activist's death

Palestinian Authority politician said Arafat would be 'rolling around in his grave' if he saw how everyday people were getting abused.

ANALYSIS: Does Abbas really want peace with Israel?

Is Abbas' call to Herzog genuine? Or is he making peace offers to Israel because he’s in serious trouble at home?

New report: UN funneling millions to terror-linked NGOs

Zionist watchdog calls for US to enact law banning funding to United Nations until it ends funding to pro-terror NGOs.

US Assistant Sec. of State arrives in Israel for a visit

Trip to include Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramallah, and Bethlehem, as well as follow-up on US Sec. of State Blinken's visit, US Embassy says.

EU study on PA textbooks includes unused 'ghost books'

Georg Eckert Institute says unable to locate books supposedly in the PA education system's digital library.

PA: Freezing of money for terrorists is 'racism'

Senior PA official calls Bennett government's decision to freeze terrorist funds a "racist behavior" and a "robbery".

Erdogan: We will not remain silent about Israel's atrocities

Turkish President hosts PA chairman, says Turkey will not remain silent against the “Israeli oppression” of Palestinian Arabs.

PA official: No relation between Israel and Jews

Mohammad Shtayyeh, leading Palestinian Authority official, explains his theory that Jews, Israelites, and Hebrews are different entities.

Uprising against Abbas in Ramallah

Ramallah resident Bryan Williams discusses the protests against the Palestinian Authority that have erupted in the city.

PA Prime Minister: Israel's purpose - serving the West

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh claimed there was 'no connection between Israelis and the Jews, descendants of the Khazars.'

PA seeks international protection

PA "ministry of foreign affairs" calls on international community to sanction Israel.