Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority:

'We will demand right of return, reparations from Israel'

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Palestinian refugees have an inalienable right to return to their homes and to compensation.

Cabinet discusses:

Punitive measures Smotrich promoted against the Palestinians

Cabinet ministers discuss series of punitive measures against PA, following its attempt to obtain unilateral recognition. The measures will be voted upon at the next Cabinet meeting.

Survey:

96% of Palestinians deny October 7th massacre

66 percent expressed support for the October 7 attack against Israel, and more than 90 percent claimed that Hamas terrorists did not commit atrocities against Israeli civilians.

Smotrich redirects Palestinian Authority funds to terror victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders 130 million NIS of Palestinian Authority tax funds to be redirected to benefit families of terror victims.

Report:

Blinken pressed Netanyahu to release frozen PA tax revenues

The Biden administration is furious with Finance Minister Smotrich's decision to freeze tax revenues collected for the Palestinian Authority.

Foreign Minister Katz:

'The Palestinian Authority cannot rule Gaza'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a video highlighting senior PA officials' support for Hamas and the October 7th massacre.

Grants for 'martyrs'' families

PA continues to fund families of terrorists

Ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, the PA General Intelligence Service in the Jenin district distributed grants to families of 25 'martyrs' and 11 imprisoned terrorists.

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA seeks to join South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

Palestinian Authority files application with International Court of Justice to join South Africa as a party in its Gaza genocide case against Israel.

Israeli security sources:

Smotrich using his office to bring down the Palestinian Authority

'With a command echelon who grew up on the knees of the Oslo Accords, and simply refuses to wake up, we can never win,' Finance Min. Smotrich accuses.

Macron:

'Ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA makes reforms'

French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”

PA:

'We're willing to operate the Rafah crossing'

Palestinian Authority announces its willingness to operate the Rafah crossing in accordance with the Agreement on Movement and Access which was signed with Israel in 2005.

Foreign Ministry warns Spain:

Don't provide services to 'Palestinians'

In a letter to the Spanish Embassy in Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry calls out 'inciting and hateful antisemitic statements' by Spanish officials, warns against providing services to Palestinian Authority residents who are not Spanish citizens.

Will Smotrich's plan topple the Palestinian Authority?

Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.

After ICC decision:

Smotrich demands appropriate Zionist response' against PA

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands Prime Minister Netanyahu take immediate measures against the PA for its activities against Israel.

PA prime minister seeking to pressure Israel to release tax money

Mohammad Mustafa expresses great satisfaction with the PA's recent diplomatic achievements, demands US pressure Israel to unfreeze tax funds for the PA and end counterterror activity.

Why has Gallant abandoned Israel’s war goals?

Since the failed peace process began in 1993, the General Staff became a stakeholder in the success of its “partner,” the Palestinian Authority. It is the same kind of naive conception that believed Hamas was "deterred" and wants to ive a good liife. Op-ed.

Abbas to Arab countries:

'Re-examine relations with Israel'

Palestinian Authority chairman calls on Arab countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel to cut them off immediately.

Netanyahu on UN resolution:

‘We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre'

Israeli government rejected UN decision to upgrade Palestinian Authority’s status. Netanyahu attacked: "We will not give a reward for Oct. 7 massacre. We will not let them establish a terrorist state."

Israel's proposal to the PA for the Rafah crossing

The Palestinian Authority rejected an Israeli proposal to manage the Rafah crossing, among other reasons, due to the imposition of conditions and the freezing of funds by Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Palestinian Authority turns down offer to control Rafah Crossing

US pressured Israel to turn control of Rafah Crossing over to Palestinian Authority - but the PA rejected the proposal, report says.

UN votes to grant PA the powers and rights of a UN member state

Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan strongly criticized the proposal: 'With this new precedent, we may see here representatives of ISIS or Boko Haram that will sit among us.'

Finance Min. to PM:

Don't block plan to lower cost of living in Israel

Finance Min. Smotrich pens letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding PM keep agreement to use confiscated terror funds to lower cost of living for Israelis.

Angry mob forces European ambassadors from Palestinian university

Dozens of Palestinians violently expelled the German and Portuguese ambassadors during their visit to Birzeit University.

Abbas spokesman:

'Israel must be punished for crimes in Gaza'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blames US for Netanyahu's continued determination to demolish the last of Hamas's military power in Rafah, demands international action to prevent op.

Palestinian Authority police used live fire near Samaria town

Palestinian Authority police officers in uniform, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, were filmed firing into the air last Friday, only 300 meters from the town of Bruchin in Samaria.

Watch:

PA police enter the security zone around Susya

Dozens of armed Palestinian police approaching the Israeli town of Susya met by a locally stationed battalion and civilian security force.

Special Interview

Amb. Friedman: There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Palestinian Authority:

'Seize weapons from all settlers'

The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministery noted that 'the organized terrorism of the colonialists (i.e. Jewish residents) has reached an unprecedented level under the protection of the occupation forces.'

Ambassador Erdan:

'If Hitler were alive today, he would sing the UN's praises'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan presents photograph of Hitler and the Mufti together at UN during meeting on Gaza war, PA request for member status.

Fatah militant arm:

'We will pursue you wherever you are'

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, military arm of Fatah, reports on its daily fighting with the IDF forces in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip, including firing mortars at the IDF in the Shifa Hospital complex.

Almog Boker: 'We're done with the lesser evil'

Commentator Almog Boker rejects the idea of the Palestinian Authority taking control of the Gaza Strip after the war.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

Report:

Smotrich is bringing down the PA's banks

Finance Minister Smotrich is acting to collapse the Palestinian Authority's banks, contrary to the security establishment's position.

Shooting attack in Binyamin:

Terrorist named as former Palestinian Authority commander

Mujahad Barkaat Mansour, age 32, served as a commander in the Palestinian Authority chief's guard.

Palestinian PM:

'Our goal is allowing refugees to return'

The newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister has written to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to formally accept the responsibility for forming a new government.

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

US welcomes appointment of new PA cabinet leader as it pushes for reforms in the PA.

Report:

Abbas to appoint financial advisor as PA PM

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to appoint his financial advisor Mohammad Mustafa as Prime Minister amid US pressure to form a cabinet made of professional ministers instead of politicians to reform the PA.

Head of PA intelligence considered to run Gaza

Israeli security officials are considering backing Majid Faraj, a close confidant of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, to manage civilian life in the Gaza Strip.

National Security Council opposes victims suing PA

The National Security Council added a paragraph to a law regarding reparations for victims of terror, saying that the PA can only be forced to pay from money Israel had frozen already.

PA Official:

'Hitler had obvious reasons for the Holocaust'

A Palestinian official claimed that he was 'no fan of Hitler', but that there were nonetheless 'obvious reasons' for causing the Holocaust.

Binyamin Region:

'An environmental and public health disaster'

Residents of the Binyamin region warn that a massive garbage fire set illegally by Palestinians over August will soon be reignited.

Ki Tisa: Favoritism and Tikun Olam

The chances of a national state of Indians in the heartland of America are more probable than a “Palestinian” state bordering on Israel. Never!

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Report:

PA cabinet to resign in favor of technocratic gov't

Hamas has reportedly agreed to the creation of a technocratic government tasked with the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of security in the region.

PA official rejects Netanyahu's Gaza plan

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, Palestinian Authority information chief, calls Netanyahu's 'day after' plan an attempt to exile 'Palestinians' from Gaza, insists it lacks a political future.

PA aiming for united Arab front against Israel

Deputy PA cabinet leader says that only the establishment of a Palestinian state will ensure security and stability in the region.

PA, Hamas:

'Netanyahu's post-war plans doomed to fail'

PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.

PA livid after US veto at Security Council

Palestinian Authority warns that the American veto on resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza constitutes "a threat to the world and a danger to security and international peace."

First publication

Amsalem orders: Exclude PA from scholarship program

Minister Dudi Amsalem orders that Palestinian Authority be excluded from the Ministry of Regional Cooperation's scholarship program for students.

PA: Limiting worshipers could lead to holy war

Palestinian Authority religious authorities claim that the limitations on the number of Muslim worshipers on the Temple Mount during Ramadan could cause increased tensions.

1 billion NIS transfered to PA goes to terrorists

A court hearing revealed that close to one billion NIS that is transferred every year to the Palestinian Authority, ends up in the hands of terrorists and their families.

Pres. Herzog presents:

'End of the Jews' book found in Gaza home

At Munich Security Conference, Pres. Herzog presents antisemitic texts found in Gaza home; cover depicts swords and daggers piercing through Stars of David, and Jews drowning in a sea of blood.

Palestinian Authority:

Netanyahu is using negotiations for political gain

The Palestinian Authority claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu is uninterested in negotiations for a Palestinian state and suggested them only for personal political game.

The "Palestinians" are just an excuse

Why are America and the West the ones who give Palestinian Arabs millions annually while 25% of the world, 1.8 billion Muslims (as opposed to the Jews who are 0.2 of the world's population in a tiny land), ignore those they claim to care so much about? Op-ed.

Abbas:

'Gaza an inseparable part of the State of Palestine'

PA chairman urges the Biden administration to allow humanitarian aid, food and medicine to enter the Gaza Strip and to provide water, electricity and fuel.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

Israel's plan for a military government in Gaza

One of the plans for the day after the war would see a temporary Israeli military civil administration of Gaza gradually hand the area over to a new Palestinian state.

PA cabinet leader urges sanctions against Israel

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community to act to promote the recognition of “the state of Palestine”.

Report:

Palestinian Authority to accept funds from Israel

The Palestinian Authority has agreed to accept the tax monies transferred to it by Israel, even without the funds intended for Gaza.