Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority paves over Hasmonean fortress

After declaring ancient Hasmonean fortress a 'Palestinian Heritage Site', PA paves over the fortress, destroying remains of wall, cisterns.

Poll: Most Jerusalem Arabs prefer to join Palestinian Authority

A few years ago, most Jerusalem Arabs preferred Israeli citizenship over being part of the Palestinian Authority. Now opinions have changed.

PA reopens terrorists' bank accounts

Despite warnings from Israel, PA announces that the terrorist prisoners' bank accounts have been reopened.

Dagan to Netanyahu: 'Tell the public you're funding terrorism'

Samaria Council Chairman Yossi Dagan criticized the Prime Minister and Defense Minister for transferring NIS 800 million to the PA.

14-year-old PA resident caught driving jeep

Traffic police arrested a 14.5-year-old boy in the Hebron area driving a vehicle that was taken off the road for dismantling.

PLO: 'Israel has declared war'

Palestine Liberation Organization: Israel paints violent 'struggle' as terrorism, order to cease paying terrorists is 'declaration of war.'

Bereaved families to Israeli gov't: Freeze agreement with PA

'The PA continues to pay terrorists who murdered our children and our government continues to help it with our tax money.'

Abbas: We'll take measures in response to Israeli sovereignty

PA chairman warns that measures will be taken against Israel and the US if Israel applies sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

PA banks to reopen account of terrorists' families

PA officials vow to defy Israeli order which would see fines and jail time handed down to those facilitating payments to jailed terrorists.

PA threatens lawsuits against US for supporting sovereignty

PA official says PA intends to file lawsuits against the US for supporting Israel's plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

PA: We will continue to assist terrorists in prison

PA cabinet spokesman rejects Israeli pressure, says the PA will continue to pay money to terrorist prisoners.

PA banks freeze terrorists' accounts

Banks operating in the Palestinian Authority have started closing bank accounts of terrorist prisoners in response to warning.

PA: 222 recoveries from coronavirus, 546 total cases

Three new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Gaza. The recovery rate is 40.8 percent.

PA eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh announces partial ease on lockdown restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Abbas extends coronavirus state of emergency

PA chairman extends the state of emergency announced to curb the spread of COVID-19 for another month.

PA organizations to fight Israeli sovereignty move

NGOs in the Palestinian Authority are coordinating positions on a joint move to thwart "annexation of settlements".

PA welcomes ICC chief prosecutor's report

PA says it will assist the International Criminal Court in The Hague in prosecuting "Israeli war criminals".

PA: 501 cases of coronavirus

PA includes residents of eastern Jerusalem in its tally, despite the fact that it is under Israeli sovereignty.

PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty

PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.

Four new cases of coronavirus confirmed in PA

The PA's total number of coronavirus is now 484, according to its "health minister".

PA satisfied with EU's condemnation of annexation

PA “foreign minister” praises EU foreign affairs chief who warned Israel against applying sovereignty over portions of Judea and Samaria.

PA to push for international peace conference

PA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East.

PA warns against annexation in Judea and Samaria

PA livid over green light given by A-G for works to make Cave of the Patriarchs more accessible.

PA institutes ban on working in 'settlements'

PA eases lockdown, but also bans work in "Israeli settlements" and the return of Palestinian workers from Israel.

PA claims: Most coronavirus cases are of workers in Israel

PA cabinet leader claims 79 percent of coronavirus cases are of Palestinians who worked in Israel and people who came in contact with them.

'Israel endangering Palestinian workers'

Palestinian organization claims that Israel is endangering the lives of Palestinian Arab workers and spreading coronavirus among them.

PA: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 313

Six new cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in the Palestinian Authority in the last day.

'Israelis love money so they ignore anti-coronavirus measures'

PA spokesman claims coronavirus is spreading in PA-assigned areas because Israelis are ignoring the prevention measures.

Two deaths from coronavirus recorded in PA

The number of cases of coronavirus in the Palestinian Authority rises to 273.

Palestinian Authority arresting Arabs working for Jewish farmers

'Securitists' movement says PA is trying to destroy Jordan Valley agriculture.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 247

PA maintaining contacts with Hamas authorities in Gaza in order to deliver coronavirus test kits to Ramallah.

EU to help PA fight coronavirus

EU announces €71 million aid package to help PA curb the spread of the coronavirus.

PA: 20 coronavirus patients have recovered

18 patients have recovered from COVID-19 in Judea and Samaria, while two have recovered in Gaza, say authorities.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 253

Palestinian Arab who works in Israel found to have contracted COVID-19.

PA's coronavirus cases rise to 234

PA confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 234.

PA: Don't go to the 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls on the public to avoid visiting Israeli "settlements" to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

PA confirms 22 new cases of coronavirus

Palestinian Authority now has a total of 193 cases of COVID-19.

PA to UN: Israel is hurting our efforts to fight coronavirus

Ambassador Danon: With one hand the Palestinians receive aid from Israel, and with the other they act against Israel in the UN.

Abbas extends state of emergency over coronavirus

PA chairman extends state of emergency for another 30 days due to spread of COVID-19.

Freed Palestinian Arab prisoner contracts coronavirus

PA accuses Israel of deliberately neglecting the health of the Palestinian prisoners, demands the immediate release of all prisoners.

PA: Israel thwarting the fight against coronavirus

PA cabinet leader claims Israel is taking steps to prevent the PA's ability to prevent the spread of the virus.

PA: No new cases of coronavirus for second straight day

PA cabinet spokesman says no new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the last day.

This is how many ventilators terrorists' salaries are worth

Palestinian Authority staggers salaries, places terrorists and their families among first to receive payments.

PA reports no new cases of coronavirus

PA spokesman says no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in PA-assigned areas over the past 24 hours.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 108

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, bringing the total to 108.

PA: Fear of rapid spread of COVID-19

The PA has instructed security forces to enforce strict guidelines in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.

PA receives thousands of coronavirus test kits

COGAT arranges entry of more than 3,000 coronavirus test kits and 50,000 protective masks for PA medical teams.

PA records first coronavirus death

Woman in her 60s dies as number of coronavirus patients in the PA rises to 62.

PA cabinet head to workers in Israel: Return home

Mohammad Shtayyeh urges all Palestinian Arab workers in Israel to return to their homes amid coronavirus pandemic.

PA bans Arab employees from entering Jewish communities

PA placed restrictions on Arab residents including preventing entrance to Jewish communities.

PA demands release of security prisoners

The Palestinian Authority demands release of all security prisoners due to alleged fear of coronavirus.

Abbas: The risk from coronavirus is at a minimum

PA chairman says that despite lack of resources, the government is doing all it can to protect the people.

Palestinian Authority: Don't cross 1949 armistice line

As part of efforts to fight coronavirus, Palestinian Authority bans residents from crossing 1949 armistice line, even for work purposes.

Three new coronavirus cases identified near Bethlehem

Total number of coronavirus cases in PA now stands at 44.

PA: 15 coronavirus patients showing signs of recovery

38 cases of coronavirus have been discovered in the PA, of which 15 have shown signs gradual signs of recovery.

63% of Israelis support helping PA deal with coronavirus

Survey finds greater support for aiding PA with coronavirus crisis among men, elder, and secular Israelis.

PA demands Israel release terrorists

PA cabinet leader demands that all security prisoners be released due to the spreading of the coronavirus in Israel.

Arab 'martyrs' campaigning against Israel

The PA and human rights orgs are helping parents of Hamas 'martyrs' campaign for international support.

A letter to the president of the Union of Reform Judaism

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 30

PA reports new case of coronavirus in Bethlehem, bringing the total number of cases to 30.