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Postal services in PA to be upgraded

Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samaria and Palestinian Civil Affairs minister sign postal service upgrade agreement.

Postal services in PA to be upgraded

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

Abbas's spokesman blasts tenders for new Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, says the PA will seek Security Council resolution.

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

The consequences of a failed Palestinian Authority.

The consequences of a failed Palestinian Authority.

PA Prime Minister welcomes dismissal of U.S. terror lawsuit

Rami Hamdallah welcomes court decision to dismiss $655 million verdict over damages to American citizens by terrorist attacks in Israel.

PA Prime Minister welcomes dismissal of U.S. terror lawsuit

U.S. appeals court throws out terror verdict against PA

Federal appeals court dismisses verdict ordering the PA and PLO to compensate terror victims.

U.S. appeals court throws out terror verdict against PA

Jerusalem Wine Festival - 'An affront to Islam'

A PA official claimed that the upcoming Jerusalem Wine Festival is offensive and provocative to Muslims.

Jerusalem Wine Festival - 'An affront to Islam'

New Czech atlases write Jerusalem out of Israel

After PA ambassador to Prague complained, Czech authorities ordered their atlases to mark Tel Aviv as Israel's capital.

New Czech atlases write Jerusalem out of Israel

Radical Palestinian organization: Boycott local elections

Radical Islamic Palestinian Arab organization urges boycott of October 8 elections, says democracy is a creation of the West.

Radical Palestinian organization: Boycott local elections

When Professor Yonah met Abbas

MK Yonah reports that PA leader Mahmoud Abbas wishes to repair the trust between Israel and PA - but he is no peace lover.

When Professor Yonah met Abbas

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Hamas stands neck-and-neck in Judea-Samaria, and wins by a massive margin, in a recent poll conducted ahead of PA elections.

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Abbas warned: Don't let Hamas win local elections

Report: Members of PA chairman's Fatah movement warned him that Hamas will win Judea and Samaria elections and asked him to cancel the vote.

Abbas warned: Don't let Hamas win local elections

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

Haaretz columnist: I'm guilty

Ari Shavit of Haaretz writes that he was the 'nationalist' who first demanded that the Palestinian Arabs recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Haaretz columnist: I'm guilty

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

Saber Rebaï, a Tunisian singer-songwriter, faces storm of criticism after posing for a photo together with an Israeli soldier.

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

US State Dept. finally cites PA anti-Semitism

In its annual report on religious freedom, the US State department has finally called out the anti-Semitism of the Palestinian Authority.

US State Dept. finally cites PA anti-Semitism

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

PA minister insists Israel's archaeological excavations have failed to find proof of an ancient Jewish existence in Jerusalem.

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem

Palestinian TV: 'We are a thorn in the throat of Zionism'

A song broadcast on official PA TV brags that Palestinians are 'a thorn in the throat of Zionism.'

Palestinian TV: 'We are a thorn in the throat of Zionism'

PA towns campaign to rebuild demolished terrorist homes

Several PA-assigned towns launch campaigns to rebuild homes of terrorists that were demolished by the IDF.

PA towns campaign to rebuild demolished terrorist homes

PA submits more anti-Israel material to ICC

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the PA transferred to the International Criminal Court a detailed file concerning Israeli “settlements”.

PA submits more anti-Israel material to ICC

Report: Israel to return bodies of terrorists

PA media claims Israel will hand over the bodies of terrorists who carried out attacks in the current terror wave. Israel not confirming.

Report: Israel to return bodies of terrorists

Kids play 'Zionist jailers' executing prisoners in PA camp

In Palestinian Authority sponsored summer camp, children enact libel that Palestinian prisoners are abused and executed in Israeli jails.

Kids play 'Zionist jailers' executing prisoners in PA camp

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

UN: Gaza employee diverted rubble on PA instructions

'Surrounded by Palestinian policemen, we thought it was the end'

Two closet installers end up in a Palestinian village where they are detained by policemen and threatened.

'Surrounded by Palestinian policemen, we thought it was the end'

Peace Now leader wants Israel to overthrow the Palestinian Authority

Peace Now leader wants Israel to overthrow the Palestinian Authority

PA mulling new lawsuits against Israel at ICC

PA official says they are considering filing more complaints against Israel at International Criminal Court.

PA mulling new lawsuits against Israel at ICC

PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about Israel

Palestinian Cup in soccer to be decided Tuesday. It was postponed when Israel refused to let players in from Gaza due to security concerns.

PA soccer cup goes ahead after it complains about Israel

PA: We will do everything to free Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinian Authority continues to express its commitment to bring about release of terrorists serving terms in Israeli prisons.

PA: We will do everything to free Palestinian prisoners

Palestinians condemn 'Israelization' of Jerusalem

In a statement on Saturday, Palestinian leaders show intention to use education as a weapon for their own agendas.

Palestinians condemn 'Israelization' of Jerusalem

PA cartoon shows hook-nosed Jew menacing Arabs

New cartoon underscores the Palestinian Authority's commitment to incitement against Jews and the use of classic anti-Semitic tropes.

PA cartoon shows hook-nosed Jew menacing Arabs

PA: We will not allow Israel to hold on to bodies of terrorists

The Palestinian Authority intends to enlist international pressure on Israel to return bodies of "martyrs" - terrorists killed in the act.

PA: We will not allow Israel to hold on to bodies of terrorists

Foreign Ministry chief blasts PA initiative to sue Britain

Dr. Dore Gold: PA initiative to sue UK over Balfour Declaration shows its refusal to accept the Jewish people's connection to Israel.

Foreign Ministry chief blasts PA initiative to sue Britain

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Water Minister Yuval Steinitz describes the emergency measures taken to break the water crisis in Samaria.

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Fmr. Amb. Alan Baker: Money given by U.S. and Europe to the PA to enhance its government is paying the salaries of convicted terrorists.

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Yaalon: Palestinians believe all of Israel is a 'settlement'

Former Defense Minister warns Israeli retreat from Judea and Samaria could lead to massive regional destabilization.

Yaalon: Palestinians believe all of Israel is a 'settlement'

Palestinian Authority finally makes an arrest

Palestinian Authority finally makes an arrest

Netanyahu: PA attempt to sue Britain will fail

Netanyahu says the PA's intentions to sue Britain over the Balfour Declaration shows it is not interested in peace.

Netanyahu: PA attempt to sue Britain will fail

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town

Residents of the town of Carmel, in the Har Hevron region, were shocked on Shabbat to discover their new Palestinian neighbors.

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town

PA wants to sue Britain for 1917 Balfour declaration

At an Arab League conference, PA Minister tells of plan to sue the UK for Balfour declaration, which called for 'national home' for Jews.

PA wants to sue Britain for 1917 Balfour declaration

Palestinian Authority wants to sue UK over Balfour Declaration

PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki asks Arab League for help filing suit against Britain, in bizarre address in Mauritania.

Palestinian Authority wants to sue UK over Balfour Declaration

Council chief halts Arab construction threatening Jewish town

After calls to stop illegal Palestinian construction on border of Tzur Yigal went unanswered, mayor takes matters into his own hands.

Council chief halts Arab construction threatening Jewish town

PA unhappy with Liberman visit to Hizme

Defense Minister seeks to make life easier for Palestinian Arabs. PA Foreign Ministry, in turn, blasts his "apartheid" comments.

PA unhappy with Liberman visit to Hizme

PA erects monument to terrorist involved in murder of 15 people

Palestinian Media Watch reports on event attended by PA officials establishing monument to glorify terrorist behind deadly attack in 1976.

PA erects monument to terrorist involved in murder of 15 people

Netanyahu: Terror is terror, whether in France or Israel

PM addresses weekend's events at cabinet meeting, calling for united international front against all terror, Palestinian or ISIS.

Netanyahu: Terror is terror, whether in France or Israel

Regavim appeals against illegal Palestinian outpost

Regavim files Supreme Court appeal against Defense Minister, Civil Administration for not enforcing law on illegal Arab outpost.

Regavim appeals against illegal Palestinian outpost

Arab nations: Quartet report biased in favor of Israel

Arab nations call on Security Council not to endorse Quartet report because the Palestinians view it as biased in favor of Israel.

Arab nations: Quartet report biased in favor of Israel

Abbas urged to abandon negotiations with Israel

Deputy head of the Palestinian National Council says the PA should attack Israel instead of negotiating with it.

Abbas urged to abandon negotiations with Israel

Despite Netanyahu's pledge, Israel transfers tax money to PA

Government reneges on promise to cut tax transfers to Palestinian Authority following string of deadly terror attacks.

Despite Netanyahu's pledge, Israel transfers tax money to PA

PA accuses Israel of supporting 'Jewish terror'

PA tells Israel to dismantle Jewish 'terror organizations,' offers no justification for its own continued payments to Arab terrorists.

PA accuses Israel of supporting 'Jewish terror'

NY Post blasts US funding of Arab terror attacks on Israel

Paper calls on Congress to strip Palestinian Authority of funding, which is used to encourage deadly terror attacks on Israel.

NY Post blasts US funding of Arab terror attacks on Israel

Cabinet orders counter-terror measures

In 5-hour meeting, National Security Cabinet passes new measures to counter terrorist incitement.

Cabinet orders counter-terror measures

PA no-go zones are a haven for terrorists

PA no-go zones are a haven for terrorists

Egypt reiterates support for Palestinian state

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visits Ramallah as international efforts to resume Israel-PA peace talks continue.

Egypt reiterates support for Palestinian state

Nine Israelis rescued after being attacked in Ramallah

Group of nine Israeli leftists who enter Ramallah intentionally attacked with firebombs and rocks, escape without injury.

Nine Israelis rescued after being attacked in Ramallah

Abbas advisor: If you find an Israeli, slit his throat

Palestinian Authority official offers violent comments in interview, saying he would refuse to have any contact with Jews.

Abbas advisor: If you find an Israeli, slit his throat

Closure order for PA TV channel operating in Israel

Public Security Minister Erdan orders Musawa, TV channel funded by Palestinian Auhority, to cease operations.

Closure order for PA TV channel operating in Israel

'If the PA didn't incite, Israel wouldn't need to use force'

Israeli foreign ministry responds to 'cynical' PA accusation of 'extrajudicial killing', after bystander shot during rock-throwing attack.

'If the PA didn't incite, Israel wouldn't need to use force'

Palestinian campaign targets Arabs selling property to Jews

Arab activists in Jerusalem - backed by the Palestinian Authority - announce new push to stop Jewish population growth. Will it backfire?

Palestinian campaign targets Arabs selling property to Jews

Breaking the Silence denies links to 'fabricated' PA blood-libel

Far-left NGO denies any connection to 'ridiculous' Palestinian Authority-promoted story, claiming rabbi called to poison Arab wells.

Breaking the Silence denies links to 'fabricated' PA blood-libel

Palestinian Authority resurrects poisoned well blood libel

PA fabricates call by Israeli rabbi allegedly calling on 'settlers' to poison Arab water - then uses it to call for international sanctions.

Palestinian Authority resurrects poisoned well blood libel

PA discusses maritime borders for future state with Egypt

In another unilateral move, PA UN envoy says talks have begun with Egypt on setting out the maritime borders of a future state.

PA discusses maritime borders for future state with Egypt