Palestinian Authority
News and updates about Palestinian Authority

Kushner: Political plan will be released at 'right time'
White House adviser says door still open for PA to engage in US peace plan, slamming PA for 'blaming Israel for all the people's problems.'

Ex PA official slams 'collaborators with occupation' in Bahrain
PA residents who attended Bahrain workshop are 'collaborators' who will be 'seriously punished' in business, ex senior PA official says.

Dichter: Military operation is the only way to end Gaza terror
Defense Committee Chairman Avi Dichter explains what Israel needs to do to end terror from Gaza, praises US for starting with economic plan.

'The solution to the Palestinian wall that Trump encountered'
MK Barkat sees plan as economic investment in industry and tourism, development of settlements, response to PA refusal to accept Trump Plan.

Arab League reaffirms safety net for PA
Arab League reaffirms a pledge to pay $100 million a month to the Palestinian Authority.

Detained Jewish hikers were released before Shabbat
Hikers detained after Palestinian Authority 'policemen' attacked them were released before sunset on Friday.

Erdan prevents PA conference in Jerusalem
Public Security Minister signs order preventing the convening of a conference titled "Jerusalem the capital of Palestine" in the Old City.

Jews detained after being fired at by PA 'policemen'
Palestinian Authority 'policemen' fire at Jewish hikers, try to shove them into a vehicle. Samaria leader: They are hikers, not criminals.

Fatah calls for violence during Bahrain conference
Members of PA's ruling Fatah party call US-led economic conference in Bahrain a "Holocaust against the Palestinian people."

Nuclear watchdog agency recognizes 'Palestine'
International Atomic Energy Agency chief signs agreement constituting recognition of 'State of Palestine.'

Palestinian mayor fired after Jews attend Arab wedding
Mahmoud Abbas fires mayor of Arab village after Jews attend wedding of mayor's son.

PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation
PLO and PA foreign affairs bureau condemn decision by Moldova’s premier to move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA rejects initiatives from Bahrain conference
PA will not assist or facilitate realization of projects to be declared during upcoming US-led economic workshop.

Hamas to the PA: Stop security coordination with Israel
Senior Hamas official calls on PA to return to path of resistance ahead of the publication of the Trump administration's peace plan.

PA Arabs planning 'popular uprising'
When a third party such as the US initiates a plan that the Arabs don’t like, they use violence that is somehow always directed at Israel.

'Arrest the uniformed terrorists'
Samaria leader warns: Palestinian Authority 'policemen' shot IDF soldiers purposely, must be arrested.

PA official: Sanction Israel if it annexes Judea and Samaria
PA “foreign minister”: We expect international community to sanction Israel if it starts to annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Jordan: 'Abbas rejects every solution to the crisis'
Jordanian officials slam Palestinian Authority's Chairman Abbas for rejecting generous offer of financial support.

ANALYSIS: The truth about the PA's economic crisis
A leaked internal PA document revealed that despite the alleged financial woes in the PA, its ministers received a 67 percent salary hike.

PA: Terror wages more important than child's cancer treatment
PA stops paying for successful cancer treatment of Arab child at Israeli hospital in order to continue paying salaries for terrorists.

Naming a chess tournament in honor of a terrorist

PA calls to strengthen Muslim presence on Temple Mount
The PA's foreign affairs department condemns the 'cruelty' of the 'occupation' and its 'attacks against the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.'

Iran to transfer $500K to families of Gaza terrorists
Iran to compensate Gazan terrorists for salary cuts, Hamas-affiliated website reports.

China and Russia to boycott Bahrain conference
Senior PLO official says China and Russia informed him they will not participate in US-led economic workshop in Manama.

Abbas inaugurates building named after archterrorist
All-time Palestinian Authority hero and arch-terrorist honored by PA National Security Forces with chess tournament.

European Union proudly presents: 'Ancient village' is born
A closer look at the recent birth of an 'ancient village' in Gush Etzion - funded by the European Union.

PA thwarts ISIS suicide attack in Israel
A 23-year old teacher from Kalkiya was recruited by ISIS to carry out a suicide attack against Israel.

PA: We will reexamine agreements with Israel
PA cabinet leader: It is impossible to continue recognizing Israel as long as it does not recognize us.

Hezbollah: US plan could naturalize Arab 'refugees'
Hassan Nasrallah speaks out against US peace plan, urges Lebanese officials to 'confront the danger' of naturalizing Arab refugees.

Hamas calls for boycott of Bahrain economic conference
Hamas urges PA to boycott economic conference in which US will release first part of peace plan.

The Saudi journalist's advice to the PA
Journalist from Saudi Arabia accuses PA of missing another opportunity by boycotting US-led economic conference in Bahrain.

PA: Israel trying to falsify history
PA foreign affairs bureau claims Israel is trying to take advantage of archaeological excavations to falsify history.

Fury in Judea and Samaria: 'Complete abandonment of human life'
Samaria Council head responds to armored vehicles transferred to PA security services as gift from EU with Israel's approval.

Israel approves armored vehicles for Palestinian Authority
Israel approves entry of ten armored vehicles donated by EU on background of crisis between Israel and PA over tax revenues.

Is the Palestinian Authority faking its financial crisis?
The PA's total revenue is rising - even after Israel froze taxes. Why is it still in a 'crisis'? PMW reveals numbers that tell all.

PA to boycott US-led conference on economic peace
PA minister says conference in Bahrain in which economic aspects of Trump peace plan will be unveiled is 'meaningless.'

'PA can pay its hospital bills if it stops paying terrorists'
US envoy: The PA assumed someone else would pay its hospital bills. They can do it themselves by ending payments to terrorists.

Putin to meet PA chairman?
Russia's Pres. Putin will meet PA Chairman Abbas in Tajikistan next month, report says.

PA accuses Israel of waging 'demographic and geographic war'
Palestinian Authority leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for unity - but says offer includes only those willing to recognize its authority.

Arabs preparing for Nakba Day
Palestinians declare Nakba Day as day of resistance to Trump plan and to strengthening commitment to the right of return.

PA: Israel 'exploits Eurovision to consolidate colonialism'
PA says it asked EBU to withdraw Eurovision promo material 'due to the cultural role it plays in normalizing occupation.'

PA wants EU to replace US in Middle East
PA representative to the UN begs EU to take reins of diplomacy from the US as the PA pledges to reject Trump peace plan.

Qatar to provide $480 million in support for PA
Qatar pledges 480 million dollars in support of Palestinian Arabs in both Judea and Samaria and Gaza.

INTO THE FRAY: Let the PA collapse

PA tries to pass off Holocaust victims as Arab victims
Official PA TV posts pictures of Jewish bodies from concentration camps, claims they are victims of Israeli massacre of Arabs.

Netanyahu again tries to transfer millions to the PA
PA again refuses Israel's attempts to transfer tax funds in response to deduction of money used to pay terrorists' salaries.

Do PA Arabs want Israeli sovereignty?
Some PA residents say they do not fear the collapse of the PA, and even prefer it. 'Let Israel come here.'

Palestinian Authority uses 8% of its budget for terror salaries
MK Dichter calls out Palestinian Authority for funding terror while asking Israel to ensure its stability.

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'
MK Smotrich slams attempt to give money to Palestinian Authority, says PA Chairman Abbas won't let it collapse.

Netanyahu insists on transferring millions to PA
Report: Israel transferred money to PA in order to prevent economic collapse, but the PA is unwilling to accept the money.

Palestinian Authority: We'll retract recognition of Israel
PA threatens to cease security coordination with Israel if freeze on terror funds continues.

Smotrich: Ignore France, let Palestinian Authority collapse
MK Smotrich urges PM Netanyahu ignore French President Macron's demand to transfer funds to terrorists, reject French 'hypocrisy.'

Arab League looks to thwart Israel's anti-terror funding law
After Israel cuts tax transfers to PA over 'pay-to-slay' policy, Arab League pledges $100 million a month to PA, rejects US peace plan.

'Arab leaders pressuring Palestinians to accept Trump plan'
Despite PA opposition, Arab world, especially Saudis, pressuring PA leaders to accept US peace plan, says Fatah leader.

France's harsh message to Israel
The French president asks Israel to transfer tax revenues to the PA. Netanyahu: 'Your request is morally and politically wrong.'

Calls for escalation ahead of 'Nakba Day'
The supreme coordination framework of PA organizations calls on the Arab public to escalate the 'struggle' for 'Nakba Day.'

PA concern: Trump will agree to Israeli sovereignty
PA "foreign ministry" believes US will recognize annexation of settlement blocs to Israel.

PA cabinet leader: Trump's peace plan will be 'born dead'
Mohammad Shtayyeh: Trump has no partners, everyone will reject his peace plan.

Report: Trump plan won't include Palestinian state
Sources familiar with "Deal of the Century" say plan will focus heavily on Israeli security concerns.
