Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority leader begs UN: Save Gaza - from Israel

PA leader Mohammad Mustafa urges UN intervention, accuses Israel of blocking aid and causing famine in Gaza amid continued fighting and stalled ceasefire talks.

PA accuses Ben-Gvir of 'confrontational steps'

The Palestinian Authority criticized the Minister of National Security for his decision to ban the activities of an organization that did not receive legal approvals for six months.

Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy

Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas' new deputy named as Fatah Secretary-General and terrorist Hussein al-Sheikh, who served a prison sentence in Israel.

Arab expert warns of Israeli takeover in Judea and Samaria

A Palestinian Arab expert claims that the areas taken over by Israel in Judea and Samaria are approaching in size the areas that Israel seized in the northern Gaza Strip.

Abbas successor?

PLO approves creation of vice president role

PLO approves a vice president post for the first time, signaling potential leadership succession for leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas:

PA should return to ruling Gaza with Hamas as a political party

The Palestinian Authority Chairman is calling on Hamas to hand over its weapons to the PA, relinquish power, and stop giving Israel "pretexts to destroy Gaza."

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.

Yossi Dagan:

'Arrest Palestinian Authority official who incited to murder'

The head of the Samaria Regional Council demands the arrest of the former Palestinian Authority "Prime Minister" following his statement that "every settler is a soldier, and every soldier is a settler."

Fatah:

'Release of the terrorists is a top priority'

According to PA data, there are over 9,900 security detainees and prisoners in Israel, of whom 1,747 have been designated by Israel as unlawful combatants.

LAW missile allegedly launched in Gaza found in Tulkarm

An IDF LAW missile reportedly launched during operations in Gaza was later located by PA security forces in the Tulkarm refugee camp.

Abbas and Macron discuss ceasefire and two-state solution

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas after expressing support for recognizing a Palestinian state. The two discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the two-state solution.

Macron announces:

France eyes Palestinian state recognition by June

French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months, possibly during a UN conference in June. PA welcomes the move, while Foreign Minister Sa’ar criticizes: A unilateral recognition of a fictional Palestinian state will be a prize for terror and a boost for Hamas.

Palestinian Authority: IDF takeover of Morag Corridor 'criminal'

Palestinian Authority calls on international community to 'act without delay' to force Israel to withdraw from all of Gaza, despite ongoing rocket fire and terror activity by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Palestinian Authority encourages rebellion against Hamas

Senior Fatah official comes out against the Hamas terrorist organization, stating that it is not a "Palestinian movement" but is instead tied to other countries and their interests.

Sa'ar to UN Peace coordinator:

'PA must stop payments to terrorists'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar told Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Sigrid Kaag that the PA's current patterns of action do not allow for trust in it.

The price of terror

Palestinian Authority to pay Israel for attacks

Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill that will require the Palestinian Authority to compensate the State of Israel for payments made to terrorists.

Palestinian Authority:

Protests in Gaza an opportunity to end Hamas rule

Fatah movement spokesman calls on Gazans to unite around PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Report:

Palestinian Authority continues to fund terrorist families

PA provided financial aid to 28 families of killed terrorists and 10 families of arrested terrorists. Mahmoud Abbas: 'Our last penny will be given to the families of shahids and prisoners.'

50 million NIS of funds seized from PA for the Dee family

The Jerusalem District Court has issued a temporary garnishee order to seize 50 million shekels of Palestinian Authority funds for Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife Lucy and daughters Maia and Rina were murdered in a shooting attack two years ago.

Abbas ups his rhetoric: Israel committing mass extermination

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of carrying out genocide and causing a slow, agonizing death for Palestinian Arabs.

Mahmoud Abbas's possible successor to be appointed next month

The Palestinian National Council will meet to create a new position - Deputy Chair of the PLO Executive Committee. The US is reportedly applying significant pressure to appoint the head of PA Intelligence Majid Faraj, who is close to the CIA.

PA spokesman:

'Trump disavowal of deportation of Gazans is encouraging'

Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman hopes for “the continuation of balanced statements from the American administration” to enable progress toward the Arab Peace Initiative.

In appeal to Trump:

Abbas requests US assistance in returning PA to Gaza

In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.

Abbas:

'PA will pay terrorists even if we only have one penny left’

Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.

New measures against PA payments to terrorists

Defense Minister Israel Katz imposed sanctions on released security prisoners, Israeli residents, and citizens receiving payments from the Palestinian Authority.

Olmert:

'I offered to give up most of Judea and Samaria'

Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.

PA fears Israel’s use of tanks in northern Samaria

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls for urgent intervention by the international community "to force Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinians, foremost among them the right to remain on their land."

Babies in bandanas

The children of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority are raised on a steady diet of hatred in which their parents take part. Their heroes are bombers, not Batman. Opinion.

Mahmoud Abbas' ploy to thwart Trump's Gaza plan

In the plan to be presented to the Arab summit in Cairo next month, Abbas will demand that he be allowed to regain control of the Gaza Strip and all border crossings.

Report:

Trump administration freezes funding for PA security forces

According to the report, the freeze is part of a larger freeze in foreign assistance ordered by the President.

Minister Sa'ar:

'PA continues its deception; Turkey working to rebuild Hezbollah'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar warned the international press that based on statements by the PA and intelligence, payments to families of terrorists proceed as always.

Smotrich freezes additional PA funds

The Finance Minister has signed an order to take hundreds of millions of shekels from the Palestinian Authority for terror victims.

Netanyahu:

'As I promised, Hamas and PA won't be in Gaza the day after'

PM says he is committed to President Trump's plan to change the reality in the Gaza Strip.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'The PA should be responsible for Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Ron Lauder in Jordan, and stresses his opposition to any expulsion of Palestinian Arabs, while also saying that progress must be made toward a two-state solution.

PA sued for 1.255 billion shekels

245 terror victims and families are suing the Palestinian Authority for 1.255 billion shekels for supporting terrorism.

Shnerb family wins petition against Palestinian Authority

Family of Rina Shnerb, murdered in a 2019 terror attack, wins 20m NIS from the Palestinian Authority. 'Our victory is that the money will be used for good deeds.'

PA Lied:

How the PA intends to continue paying terrorists

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas intends to continue paying the terrorists through a third party to clear the PA of any connection to the terrorists, but the payments are slated to continue.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Palestine is not for sale'

Official spokesperson of the Palestinian Authority claims that there are elements in both the US and Israel who believe that President Trump's Gaza plan is not feasible.

PA's proposal:

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.

Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Peter Beinart shields Palestinian leadership from accountability

Peter Beinart is not misinformed—he is deliberately distorting the truth. He knows that the PA and Hamas, not Israel, govern the vast majority of Palestinian Arabs, but he blames 'Israeli rule' for their problems. Opinion.

First time in two decades

PA cabinet leader visits Syria, meets Al-Sharaa

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Mustafa meets Ahmed Al-Sharaa during a visit to Damascus, the first by a high-level PA delegation to Syria in nearly two decades.

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.

PMW Director:

'PA thinks it can manipulate Trump and support enemies of US'

Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

Hamas accuses the PA of betrayal

Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.

With Israel's consent:

Palestinian Authority to run Rafah Crossing, report says

Prime Minister's Office insists Palestinian Authority involvement relegated to passport stamps only, says crossing is being managed by Gazans not affiliated with Hamas.

Amid terrorist release

Israel's warning to the Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority says that it will strictly enforce Hamas' attempts to celebrate the release of terrorists. Israel warns: "If you don't enforce, we will act."

Abbas:

'PA prepared to take full responsibility for post-war Gaza'

In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.

Blinken to present plan for post-war Gaza

The plan will feature a governing alternative to that of Hamas in the Gaza Strip which will include a reformed Palestinian Authority as well as elements from the international community and Arab states.

Abbas' spokesman blames Israel for October 7 massacre

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official spokesperson for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, claims that "Israel's extremist policy is what ignited the region and led to the wars we are witnessing today".

20 million shekels seized for family of murdered brothers

The Jerusalem District Court ordered the seizure of 20 million shekels from Palestinian Authority funds following a lawsuit filed by the Yaniv family, who lost two of their sons in a shooting attack.

Judea and Samaria leaders:

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'

PA reconsidering mechanism for paying terrorists

A recent Israeli law has caused the PA for the first time to consider changing its policy of paying terrorists to attack Israelis.

UN finally criticizes PA, for suspending Al Jazeera

UN Human Rights office, Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese call on PA to reverse the decision to suspend Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on incitement allegations.

PA shuts down Al Jazeera office

Special PA ministerial committee decides to suspend the broadcasts of Al Jazeera TV, says the network violated laws and regulations.

Palestinian Authority demands control of Gaza Strip

Mahmoud Abbas believes the PA can return to rule Gaza after being expelled by Hamas in 2007.

Unusual and precedent-setting incident in Jenin

Terrorists in Jenin turned themselves in to IDF forces fearing arrest by the PA security forces.

Arab MK admits: 'We need to dismantle Palestinian Authority'

MK Mansour Abbas calls on Palestinian Arab factions to unite, agree on political solution based on two-state solution.

In Jenin area

Palestinian Authority arrests armed terrorists

Palestinian Authority security forces continue their operation to regain control of the Jenin refugee camp, claim to have arrested three armed suspects.

Over Jenin clashes

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".