Palestinian Authority

PA pessimistic as Kushner visits

PA officials say Trump's team must commit to two-state solution and oppose "settlements" before peace talks can move forward.

Dismantle the PA? Abbas and his idle threats

Orientalist Dror Manor believes PA chairman's threats to be attempt to pressure US. 'He knows that Palestinian issue doesn't interest Trump'

Meretz meets with Abbas in Ramallah

PA chairman on resumption of negotiations: 'I met with Trump's emissaries to Middle East about 20 times since beginning of his term.'

Master's degree for one of Minister Ze'evi's assassins

Degree awarded to one of late Minister's assassins in presence of senior PA officials and under auspices of PA Chairman Abbas.

Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit

Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.

Netanyahu to meet with Putin, Kushner

PM Netanyahu to meet Russia's President Putin and US envoys to discuss Iran, Syria, and renewing talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Disinformation strategy?

PA allegation: 'Kushner to offer Abbas commitment from Trump'

PA source leaks Trump offer of economic benefits as confidence-building measures, then responds, 'Money won't restore lost trust.'

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

PA releases five journalists arrested under new electronic crimes law.

Expert: Palestinian state an existential danger to Israel

Leading US researcher states 'Palestine' is liable to endanger Israel much more than third intifada, will increase danger of nuclear war.

Abbas okays order imprisoning critics of Palestinian Authority

Order provides for sentences from 1 year to life imprisonment for violators; 30 sites blocked, 5 journalists arrested under law so far.

Abbas cracks down on social media and news sites

PA chairman issues decree allowing his government to jail anyone on charges of harming "national unity".

Hamas weighs dropping Gaza civilian gov't for military rule

Turkish media reports that Hamas is planning to change how it governs Gaza in preparation for military escalation with Israel.

Jordan and PA want clear U.S. position on Palestinian state

Following meeting between Jordan's King and PA chairman, the sides call on Washington to clarify its position on a two-state solution.

PA requests Jordan return Israeli ambassador

During talks between Abbas and King Abdullah, demand raised to return embassy staff to Amman, without which they cannot receive visas.

'Hamas won't allow a desalination facility'

Palestinian Authority, Hamas, blame each other for Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

US Senate toughens the 'Taylor Force Act'

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee toughened the 'Taylor Force Act' Tuesday, which could cut off all financial aid to the PA

Report: Half of all foreign aid to PA used to fund terrorism

Palestinian Authority claims it is in desperate need of funds - but has spent more than $1 billion on stipends to terrorists since 2013.

Watch: PA ambassador to UN justifies slaughter of Israeli family

Questioned on Halamish masscare, PA ambassador says world cannot 'expect all Palestinians to be angels' and that 'resistance' is natural.

Terrorist: I attacked soldiers so PA would cover my debt

Terrorist who attempted to murder IDF soldiers in ramming attack says he was motivated by PA's financial support for terrorists' families.

Chilling evidence:

PA's brutal torture of 'collaborators' with Israel

52 Arabs from Judea and Samaria to be compensated by PA for torture experienced on suspicions of collaboration with Israel.

PA terror payments skyrocketed in 2017

A new reports alleges that Palestinian Authority funding for terrorists and their families increased dramatically in 2017.

Will Arab demands trump Israeli security on Temple Mount?

Palestinian Authority, Jordan pushing hard for removal of magnetometers, checkpoints established following last week's terror attack.

Watch: Hotovely demolishes fake news

Deputy FM handily repulses Australia '60 Minutes' disinformation barrage.

Hamas: Abbas is trying to choke Gaza

Hamas publicizes new video presenting Palestinian Authority as Israel's 'partner in harming Gazan residents.'

First power station given to Palestinian Authority

Israel signs agreement to provide additional electricity to Judea and Samaria.

Abbas halts payments to Hamas lawmakers

Pressure tactic? Hamas-affiliated lawmakers say the PA failed to pay their salaries.

Hamas prepares for 'liberation of Palestine'

Senior Gaza Hamas figure: 'We will turn Gaza into starting point for Haifa, Jaffa, Safed's liberation; Abbas has given up.'

U.S. Jewish leaders:

'PA's morally bankrupt policy of paying terrorists must stop'

Conference of Presidents blasts PA chairman who said he has no intention of stopping PA's payments to jailed terrorists.

Elkin:

'We have to prepare for the day after Abbas'

Chaos is expected in the PA after the Abbas era ends. Elkin says Israel must be prepared.

PA to force 6,000 Gaza employees to retire

Move seen as attempt to squeeze Hamas rulers of Gaza Strip as reconciliation efforts continue to fail

'If they interfere with peace and security, we will be mad

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman puts Syria on serious notice following recent artillery leakage; 'I recommend they not test us.'

PA calls to place Israeli Attorney General on trial

PA blasts Avichai Mandelblit for "encouraging terrorism" over his approval of construction in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas: Fatah works with Israel, Egypt to place us under siege

Hamas prevents Fatah official from reaching Judea and Samaria, Fatah says Hamas is responsible for 'aiding' Israeli and Egyptian interests.

Report: Palestinian Authority has ceased paying 500 terrorists

According to one Arab researcher, the PA stopped paying a monthly salary to 500 terrorists - who are now protesting in Ramallah.

PA accuses Israel of using drugs against Arab youths

Top PA anti-drug official says on television that Israel using drugs as an "unconventional weapon" in "war" against Arabs in Jerusalem/

'European Parliament lets BDS demonize Israel'

European Jewish Association lead rabbi slams European Parliament for keeping silent in the face of anti-Semitism.

Flirting with the phantom Palestinian Authority

'Funds to PA can legally be frozen over support for terror'

Ministry's legal experts say bill to punish PA for payments to terrorists has no legal impediment.

PA refuses to let sick Gazans leave to seek treatment

3 children die while waiting for permits from the PA to leave Gaza.

Al-Quds Day: 'Jews, get out of Palestine!'

In a call similar to that of Nazi Europe, Arabs call for a Judenrein Israel.

'I suggest Netanyahu publish the protocol'

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked appears at Herzliya Conference, addresses conflict over what happened at cabinet meeting on Qalqilya.

Democratic donor Saban backs bill to slash aid to PA

Billionaire Haim Saban backs Taylor Force Act, which would slash US funding to PA over payments to terrorists.

PA demands Hamas disband its 'shadow government'

PA again admits Gaza is a separate entity run by Hamas.

Israel begins reducing electricity to Gaza

Israel begins reduction in electricity supply to Gaza following PA refusal to continue paying the bill in internal dispute with Hamas.

PA threatens Israel:

'We will go to ICC to protect payments to terrorists'

PLO leader accuses Israel of 'piracy' over bill to punish PA for paying salaries to terrorist murderers in Israeli prisons.

Netanyahu: Abbas condemned Border Police, praised terrorists

PM Netanyahu demands international community condemn Palestinian Authority, says authorities are preparing to demolish terrorists' homes.

'The Palestinian Authority is responsible for terror attacks'

Energy Minister Steinitz says government wants united Jerusalem, PA must stop teaching youth to hate Israelis if it wants peace deal.

PA TV's "heroic prisoner" was mastermind of 14 murders

The PA has rewarded terrorist Nasser Awais with more than half a million shekels for planning terror attacks in which 14 were murdered

PA Fatwa Council: "Breaking fast is one of the greatest sins"

Quoting Islam's Prophet Muhammad: "Whoever stops fasting on Ramadan has renounced Islam...[the shedding of] his blood is permitted"

PA still paying terrorists, despite US claims

Senior official denies claim by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that PA has 'changed its policy' regarding funding of jailed terrorists.

The White House's plan for peace in the Middle East

President Trump's plan: reduce building in Judea, Samaria, use Jordan and Gulf states to help with Israel's security.

Tillerson: PA will stop paying terrorists

Secretary of State says the PA has changed its policy of paying families of convicted terrorists following pressure from Washington.

Netanyahu: Israel does not seek Gaza escalation

PM says reduction in electricity to Gaza result of internal dispute between Hamas and PA, has nothing to do with Israel.

PA blames Hamas for Gaza electricity crisis

Hamas blasts Israeli decision to reduce the supply of electricity to Gaza. PA: This is Hamas's fault.

Poll: Impossible for Israel to reach peace deal with PA

Half of Israeli Jews say there is absolutely no chance for a peace deal with the PA in the foreseeable future.

PA official: Israel 'stealing Palestinian money'

Head of PA Prisoners' Club blasts decision to reduce PA funding to terrorists' families.

Deputy FM: No reason to uproot settlements

Tzipi Hotovely says PM Netanyahu sees no reason to apply sovereignty; Jews can live under PA rule if future PA state is founded.

'This law is critical to Israel's security'

Ministerial Committee for Legislation discusses Oslo-based law to deduct terrorists' salaries from PA budget.

PA: Israel 'too soft' on Jewish incitement

PA, which constantly incites against Israelis, blasts the Israeli government for failing to act on alleged Jewish incitement.

PA: 'Palestine' will be free of 'settlers'

Abbas's spokesman says the PA is determined to establish a Palestinian state free of "settlers".