Palestinian Authority

ANALYSIS: Finding a way out of the Palestinian Arab quagmire

Will cutting funds to PA empower Hamas, or force the PA to cut terror spending? Will rehabilitating Gaza improve the security situation?

PA: We have a moral obligation to the terrorists

Palestinian Authority reiterates its commitment to pay terrorist prisoners and families of "martyrs".

EU against PA 'terror salaries'

EU reportedly says it will begin discussions with PA on its 'pay to slay' policy. 'We do not believe violence merits any encouragement.'

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

PA slams MK visits to Temple Mount

Senior PA official: 'Al-Aqsa Mosque belongs to Palestinians alone, and nobody else has any right to it.'

Palestinian Authority:

We'll never stop paying terrorists' salaries

Palestinian Authority officials promise to continue paying 'martyrs'' salaries, claim Netanyahu is 'destroying' the Palestinian Authority.

The Arab world owns up to Palestinian violence and rejectionism

PLO: Trump helping Israel to steal from PA

PLO leader blasts 'Pay to Slay' law punishing PA for funding terrorists and their families. 'This could threaten PA's very existence.'

Family of soldier's killer to receive raise from PA

Relatives of terrorists who murdered Rabbi Kahane, IDF soldier set to receive raise from PA, after having received more than $1 million.

Arabs rally in Ramallah against Trump peace initiative

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs rally in Ramallah, back Abbas' position on Trump's "Deal of the Century".

Zahalka in a tizzy: 'Murderers! Terrorists!'

Joint Arab List MK slams MK Avi Dichter promoting law to withhold terror salaries: 'Responsible for murder of thousands.'

EU consults with Israel and PA on supporting two-state solution

'Remain firmly committed to two-state solution as only realistic, viable way to achieve just, lasting peace between Israelis, Palestinians.'

Australia ends all direct aid to Palestinian Authority

Australia ceases direct aid to PA, citing PA policy of funding jailed terrorists and families of slain terrorists.

Report: Abbas to form unity government with Hamas

PA chairman reportedly pursuing new unity coalition with Hamas to blunt US efforts towards peace circumventing PA.

PA irked by Jerusalem Light Festival

PA says Israel uses Jerusalem Festival of Light to blur the history of the Arabs.

Palestinian Authority determined to foil peace plan

Leaders of PA campaign to foil Pres. Trump's peace plan say propaganda has seen 'great success' internationally and on social media.

In one day, Gazan kite terror sparks 24 fires in Israel

Incendiary kites, balloons, cause 24 fires in one day, Palestinian Authority claims youth injured in Gaza explosion.

'US no longer talking about Israeli concessions'

Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva that in contrast to past admins, US not pressing Israel for concessions or 'gestures' to PA.

PA: We'll continue to support terrorists

PA cabinet condemns Knesset for advancing law to withhold terrorist salaries from tax revenues Israel transfers to the PA.

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Prime Minister opposes law to offset terrorist salaries

National Security Council claims law to offset PA funds would harm Abbas' status; Likud attempts to declaw bill.

PA official: Israel stealing our water

Adviser to PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of deliberately restricting Arabs' rights to water.

Hundreds demonstrate in Ramallah against PA

Hundreds of Palestinian Arabs demonstrate in Ramallah to demand the PA lift punitive measures against Gaza.

Erekat: US trying to bring down Palestinian Authority

PLO official says goal of US-initiated peace plan is to undermine Palestinian Authority, sideline UNRWA.

PA honors murderer of 3 as role model to encourage reading

PA Education Minister uses terrorist who murdered 3 people on Jerusalem bus as symbol for 'national reading day' for children.

Greenblatt blasts both Hamas and the PA

Trump's special envoy criticizes Hamas for continued attacks on Israel, rejects PA claims that the U.S. is causing rifts among PA Arabs.

Anti-PA demonstrations continue

Protests planned this week against the Palestinian Authority over its policy on Gaza. Hamas and the PFLP support the demonstrations.

Why non-Jews must protect Israel

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”.

PA: We will continue to support terrorists and their families

PA government in Ramallah says "no force in the world" can make it stop paying terrorists.

Netanyahu: There's a price for burning fields

Knesset committee approves deducting compensation for Gaza kite fires from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

MK Stern: There's no government when it comes to funding terror

Yesh Atid MK slams Israeli government for not advancing bill to deduct terror salaries from money transferred to Palestinian Authority.

PA: IDF 'the least moral army in the world'

PA foreign bureau accuses Israel of carrying out war crimes in violent riots along Gaza border.

Protest against Palestinian Authority - in Ramallah

Hamas organizes Ramallah protest, Hamas journalist calls on PA organizations to 'protect Gazans from Palestinian Authority's punishments.'

Expert:

'The situation in Gaza isn't about to change'

President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies: Israel must understand the situation in Gaza will remain unchanged.

PA calls to try Public Security Minister in The Hague

PA condemns Minister Erdan's statements on need to act against those using kite terror, calling to prosecute Israeli 'criminals' at ICC.

PA outraged by Israeli plan to compensate farmers

'Israeli move an act of banditry,' claims PA, after Israel prepares to compensate Israeli farmers harmed by Arab rioters.

Trump to give David Friedman control of PA affairs?

5 US officials claim president mulling plan to place US J'lem consulate under ambassador's control, giving him authority over ties with PA.

Report: Pompeo met with PA security chief

PA official says Secretary of State met with the PA chief of security and intelligence despite PA boycott of the Trump administration.

Supreme Court rejects 'Khan al Ahmar' petitions

After decades of legal battles, Supreme Court rejects appeal for flagship PA outpost in Maaleh Adumim region. Evacuation to begin in June.

PA joins more international organizations

Hours after being accepted to OPCW, PA joins two UN agencies and the global convention to halt the spread of chemical weapons.

Liberman:

'Gazans must consider their situation under Hamas'

Defense Minister tours Judea and Samaria district of the IDF, says Gazans should note economic difference between Hamas rule and PA.

Report: WH considering actions against PA

WH reportedly considering closing PA mission in Washington in response to attempt to bring Israel to ICC.

Chemical weapons watch-dog group recognizes 'Palestine'

The Hague-based global convention against chemical weapons recognizes Palestinian statehood, accepts PA as member state.

'Ambassador Friedman is a terrorist settler'

Palestinian Authority adviser slams US Amb. Friedman, claims he is 'biased and extremist' and calls for 'religious terror.'

State Department opposes PA's ICC actions

State Department says PA filing complaints against Israel at International Criminal Court is counterproductive to peace.

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

No immediate investigation of Israel

ICC prosecutor declines PA request to open immediate investigation against Israel over Gaza deaths, says decision takes time.

Uproar in Israel as PA appeals to The Hague

PA seeks ICC investigation of Israeli 'war crimes' against Gaza rioters. Foreign Ministry: 'Cynical move without legal validity.'

PA slams Paraguay embassy move as 'act of aggression'

Frustrated by string of embassy openings in Jerusalem, PA denounces Paraguay over inauguration of new embassy. 'Move violates UN decisions.'

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

Palestinian Authority leader rushed to Ramallah hospital after complaining of chest pains, fever.

PA recalls envoys to 4 European nations

PA representatives to Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria recalled after their ambassadors attend reception for new US embassy.

PA withdraws envoy to US

PLO's top representative in Washington to return to PA in protest against American embassy in Jerusalem.

PA demands world recognize J'lem as its capital

On eve of US embassy move, Palestinian Authority calls on foreign powers to recognize eastern Jerusalem as PA capital city.

'Most lucrative occupation is murdering Jews'

Shomron Regional Council head horrified by sums PA sends murderers. 'Transfer money to communities of murdered instead of terrorists.'

Would a change in PA leadership affect the Peace Process?

A Jewish member of the Palestinian Authority?

PA showcases Jewish member of Palestinian National Council in response to the uproar over Mahmoud Abbas' anti-Semitic comments.

Japanese PM: We won't move our embassy to Jerusalem

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Abbas, reiterates support for two-state solution.

Historic agreement:

PA electric debt settled

PA to pay Israel Electric Company NIS 915 million in unpaid debts under new agreement.

Saudi Prince: Palestinians should just make a deal - or shut up

Crown Prince of Saudi kingdom lashes out at Palestinian Authority, says there are more important issues for region to deal with.

PA preparing for 'Nakba Day'

Nakba Day events in Judea and Samaria to include riots and mourning over the "catastrophe" of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Report: PA fails to implement terms of Taylor Force Act

Palestinian Authority fails to cancel payments to terrorists and their families, PMW sends letter to US Sec. of State.