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News and updates about Palestinian Authority

PA event in Jerusalem terminated

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan halts event sponsored, funded by PA at St. George Hotel in Jerusalem.

PA event in Jerusalem terminated

PA admits: We have no control over Gaza

PA government admits it has no control over Gaza due to longstanding feud with Hamas.

PA admits: We have no control over Gaza

Abbas urged to end security coordination with Israel

Terrorist groups urged PA to end security coordination with Israel over "murder" of Ramallah terrorist.

Abbas urged to end security coordination with Israel

Palestinian Authority: 85% say they want Sharia law

The pro-Sharia majority is divided: half want Sharia in conjunction with civil law, half say, 'Only Sharia.'

Palestinian Authority: 85% say they want Sharia law

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'

PLO official calls on Britain to recognize Palestine in compensation for Balfour Declaration.

'Britain must compensate Palestinians for Balfour Declaration'

US Senator reintroduces bill to cut off funding to PA

Taylor Force Act would make future US financial aid to PA contingent on ending policy of paying life-long stipends to terrorists.

US Senator reintroduces bill to cut off funding to PA

Former PA official meets coalition chairman at Acre event

Coalition chairman attends cultural event in Acre, shakes hands with former PA official.

Former PA official meets coalition chairman at Acre event

INTO THE FRAY: “Palestine”: Who has moral high ground?

INTO THE FRAY: “Palestine”: Who has moral high ground?

PA accuses Israel of 'terrorism' against schools

PA blasts as “terrorism” Israel’s decision to close Hamas-affiliated elementary school in Jerusalem.

PA accuses Israel of 'terrorism' against schools

PA condemns 'light sentence' for Azariya

Ramallah PA government meeting concludes with condemnation of Azariya sentence, calls on residents to pay electric and water bills.

PA condemns 'light sentence' for Azariya

PA leader meets with heads of Balad party

PA leader Mahmoud Abbas met with members of the Israeli Arab Balad party to discuss ways to help Palestinians achieve political goals.

PA leader meets with heads of Balad party

The terror-filled face of "Palestine"

The terror-filled face of "Palestine"

Honor, affection, and glory

As usual, Israeli leftist media portrays depression and negativity, as if Trump demanded building freeze, not they.

Honor, affection, and glory

'Trump: Good for the Jews' - Boaz Bismuth

Israel Hayom newspaper Foreign Editor summarizes Netanyahu-Trump summit; gauges Trump much more attentive to Israel's security needs.

'Trump: Good for the Jews' - Boaz Bismuth

PA: We're committed to the 'two-state solution'

PA chairman Abbas says he's willing to work with Trump administration, blasts Netanyahu for "destroying two-state solution".

PA: We're committed to the 'two-state solution'

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

IEC speaks on Gaza's power supply and what to do about the PA and Gaza's outstanding debt.

Israeli electricity abetts enemies

Abbas: 'Muezzin Law' could lead to disaster

PA officials blast approval of the “Muezzin Law” by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Abbas: 'Muezzin Law' could lead to disaster

'How dare newspaper call Wailing Wall by its Jewish name!'

PA TV host slams PA newspaper for using term 'Wailing Wall' and implying Jews have a connection to their holy site in Jerusalem.

'How dare newspaper call Wailing Wall by its Jewish name!'

Will Arab nations be part of Trump's solution for peace?

Report claims Trump and Netanyahu seeking help of Sunni states for regional peace framework instead of bilateral negotiations.

Will Arab nations be part of Trump's solution for peace?

PA intelligence chief meets American officials

Sources say PA intelligence chief met American counterparts in Washington.

PA intelligence chief meets American officials

Ireland may soon recognize Palestinian state

Israel's ambassador to Ireland warns that Irish government may soon recognize Palestinian state

Ireland may soon recognize Palestinian state

The door is closing on Palestine

The door is closing on Palestine

Erekat: Investigate 'occupation crimes' in Hague

PLO official pushes Hague to investigate Israel for 'stealing' land, including Jerusalem, from imaginary PA state.

Erekat: Investigate 'occupation crimes' in Hague

PA threatens 'measures' against Israeli construction

Abbas spokesman condemns Israel’s announcement of new homes in Judea and Samaria, threatens the PA will take "necessary measures".

PA threatens 'measures' against Israeli construction

Erekat: ICC is the place for 'Israeli war criminals'

PLO Secretary-General calls on the International Criminal Court to open an immediate investigation against Israel.

Erekat: ICC is the place for 'Israeli war criminals'

Why does the PA oppose a two-state solution?

PA is opposed to two-state solution because it would be eradicated by Hamas as happened in Gaza in 2007, according to Prof. Hillel Frisch.

Why does the PA oppose a two-state solution?

Under-Reported: Torture in Palestinian Authority, Hamas prisons

Arab journalist in Jerusalem reports torture in non-Israeli jails is all but ignored by mainstream media.

Under-Reported: Torture in Palestinian Authority, Hamas prisons

PMW founder Itamar Marcus explains issues of PA media

Itamar Marcus discusses in detail how PA media glorify terrorism and demonize Israel.

PMW founder Itamar Marcus explains issues of PA media

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

"Abu Mazen is an illegitimate leader. The PA does not exist"

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says at conference that the PA is split between Fatah and Hamas, only a regional framework can bring peace

"Abu Mazen is an illegitimate leader.  The PA does not exist"

PA claims Protocols of the Elders of Zion is authentic

Palestinian Authority pushes early 20th century anti-Semitic document claiming the Jews have a plan to rule the world.

PA claims Protocols of the Elders of Zion is authentic

Illegal worker from Palestinian Authority steals millions

Janitor who sneaked into Israel from Palestinian Authority runs off with two million shekels.

Illegal worker from Palestinian Authority steals millions

Bennett on BBC: PA envoy to US a Holocaust denier

Education Minister Naftali Bennett faces off against PA envoy who called Holocaust a hoax, demands he retract statement

Bennett on BBC: PA envoy to US a Holocaust denier

Palestinian Authority: We have no control over Gaza

PA leaders officially admit Gaza in sole hands of Hamas; 'PA has no authority'.

Palestinian Authority: We have no control over Gaza

PA factions at Russian confab call for unity government

Representatives of the parties in the PA, including Hamas and other terrorist groups, agree to call for unity government in Moscow talks.

PA factions at Russian confab call for unity government

Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest Hamas

Arab youth sets himself ablaze to protest electricity shortage sparked by Hamas' corrupt leadership.

Gaza youth sets self ablaze to protest Hamas

Hamas: We'll fire on Israel, start another war

Hamas official says they 'won't be like Assad,' and will show Israel the full force of their military power.

Hamas: We'll fire on Israel, start another war

Palestinian Authority threatens de-recognizing Israel

In an attempt to keep the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, PA chairman threatens to "reverse" its "1993 recognition" of Israel's right to exist.

Palestinian Authority threatens de-recognizing Israel

Abbas warns moving US Embassy will 'bury hopes for peace'

PA Chairman says anything legitmizing 'illegal Israeli annexation' will 'bury hopes for two-state solution' and 'fuel extremism.'

Abbas warns moving US Embassy will 'bury hopes for peace'

Watch: Palestinian Authority wants world to do everything for it

Professor Moshe Sharon says PA never negotiates in good faith, wants world to give it a state without making any concessions.

Watch: Palestinian Authority wants world to do everything for it

PA leader warns of 'explosion' if U.S. embassy moves

PA leader Rami Hamdallah urges the international community to speak out against the potential move of the American embassy to Jerusalem.

PA leader warns of 'explosion' if U.S. embassy moves

PA attempts to mobilize Arabs against move of US embassy

PA leaders call for prayers at mosques around Middle East to protest possible transfer of US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA attempts to mobilize Arabs against move of US embassy

'Deport terrorists families and continue to build'

Minister Ofir Akunis says Israel must adopt harsher measures to deter terror attacks, PA must be treated as an enemy for encouraging attacks

'Deport terrorists families and continue to build'

Palestinian Authority worried Israel may annex Area C

Palestinian Authority's International Realtions Department claims annexing Area C will threaten 'Palestinian state.'

Palestinian Authority worried Israel may annex Area C

Kerry: Moving US Embassy could cause 'explosion' in Middle East

Outgoing Secretary of State says moving US Embassy may cause 'explosion' and cause Jordan and Egypt to withdraw support for Israel.

Kerry: Moving US Embassy could cause 'explosion' in Middle East

PA received only 1/2 of expected foreign funding in 2016

PA announces budget deficit of over $1 billion following decline in foreign funding.

PA received only 1/2 of expected foreign funding in 2016

Fatah threatens 'bloodshed' if Trump moves embassy

Fatah follows Palestinian Authority lead, threatens 'return to bloodshed' if Trump goes through with promise to move US Embassy.

Fatah threatens 'bloodshed' if Trump moves embassy

Report: Palestinian Arabs sell land near Tulkarem to Israelis

Hamas-affiliated newspaper reports that 100 dunams of land near Tulkarem were sold to Israelis, a crime punishable by death in the PA.

Report: Palestinian Arabs sell land near Tulkarem to Israelis

Former Australian PM: Cut aid to Palestinian Authority

Former Australian PM says country should cut aid to PA, support Trump in moving embassy to Jerusalem.

Former Australian PM: Cut aid to Palestinian Authority

Egyptian report: US led the charge to pass the UN resolution

In contrast to US claims, an Egyptian paper reports that Kerry and PA official Saeb Erekat met before the vote to 'coordinate positions.'

Egyptian report: US led the charge to pass the UN resolution

Abbas 'euphoric' over passage of anti-Israel UN resolution

PA President says anti-Israel UN resolution and Paris peace conference can end 'settlements' once and for all.

Abbas 'euphoric' over passage of anti-Israel UN resolution

Rabbi Riskin: The UN is a bunch of hypocrites

"We are not slaves here, we receive charity from no-one; this is our land."

Rabbi Riskin:  The UN is a bunch of hypocrites

Fatah to intensify efforts to end 'occupation'

Fatah’s Central Committee welcomes anti-Israel resolution at the UN, vows to intensify its efforts to establish a Palestinian state.

Fatah to intensify efforts to end 'occupation'

Abbas associate:

'In 2017 we're going to The Hague'

Close associate of PA chairman says the PA will stop using violence to fight Israel and instead will sue Israeli commanders in the ICC.

'In 2017 we're going to The Hague'

Phone salesmen may have given Israelis' info to PA

Israel suspects two Arab phone salesmen of passing Israelis' info to Palestinian Authority.

Phone salesmen may have given Israelis' info to PA

Defense Minister: Cut off all contact with Palestinian Authority

Defense Minister Liberman orders IDF to cut off all contact with PA, excepting security officials.

Defense Minister: Cut off all contact with Palestinian Authority

PA: Moving Embassy to Jerusalem means approving 'occupation'

PA warns Trump not to move US Embassy, says move may start "new war."

PA: Moving Embassy to Jerusalem means approving 'occupation'

Security Council to vote on 'anti-settlement' resolution

UN Security Council will vote on Thursday afternoon on Resolution 2334 calling on Israel to "cease all settlement activities".

Security Council to vote on 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA submits 'anti-settlement' resolution to UN Security Council

Latest unilateral PA resolution calls for an immediate and full halt to the “settlement building in the occupied territories.”

PA submits 'anti-settlement' resolution to UN Security Council

PA government: Prosecute Israel for 'war crimes'

PA claims that Israel is thwarting diplomatic initiatives to gain time in order to further establish its "occupation" and Judaize Jerusalem.

PA government: Prosecute Israel for 'war crimes'