Palestinian Authority

What Will Party Leaders Discuss in Thursday Night Debate?

Deri, Yishai, and Kahlon care about economic issues, while Bennett is focused on security, and Gal-On on Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Ya'alon Opposes IEC Cuts to PA Electricity

Billions of shekels in debt not enough to facilitate rolling blackouts in the PA, Defense Minister implies. PMO distances itself as well.

Electric Company Continues Power Cuts to PA Over Debt

Still seeking to collect a $500 million debt, the Israel Electric Corporation limited the electricity flow to Shechem and Jenin.

Interview

Terror Victim: Trial Against the PA not 'Revenge,' but Justice

Dr. Alan Bauer, plaintiff in suit against the PA for terror attacks, speaks on his experiences bringing the PA to justice.

PA Negligence and Sheep Smuggling Cause Brucellosis Outbreak

Sheep disease skyrockets among Judea-Samaria Arabs due to PA not giving vaccines, and rampant smuggling from Israel.

Fatah Official Accuses Hamas of Stabbing Him in Samaria

Abbas tries to downplay 'chaos' after official stabbed numerous times outside mosque, blames Hamas of assassination attempt a la 2007 coup.

PA to Appeal Court's Decision on its Liability for Terrorism

PA says allegations it encouraged terrorism are "baseless", promises to appeal New York court's ruling.

Netanyahu: The World Must Keep Punishing Terrorist Supporters

Netanyahu responds to the ruling by a New York court that the PA must pay damages to victims of attack in Israel.

Liberman: New York Jury's Ruling a 'Moral Victory'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman hails US jury's decision to fine PA, PLO for inciting terror attacks in Israel between 2002-2004.

Breaking news

PA, PLO Found Liable for Terror in Landmark Case

Jury awards $218 million to terror victims in groundbreaking case against the Palestinian Authority.

IEC Returns Power After Cutting Off Electricity to the PA

PA still owes almost 2 billion shekels (around $500 million), and now IEC has followed through by limiting power supply until it pays up.

Arutz Sheva interview

'Wretched Politicians Hide What the Palestinians Really Think'

Director of pioneering new research explains 'people think they get the Palestinians, but they have no idea - and that has to change.'

Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues

PA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.

Erakat: Israel Tax Freeze Aims to Collapse Palestinian Authority

Chief PA negotiator Saeb Erakat says Israeli decision to withhold taxes after PA ICC application designed to destroy it.

Imminent collapse?

White House 'Concerned' That PA May Disappear Soon

Psaki says without foreign funds to prop it up, PA may disband in weeks and cause a 'dire situation,' noting that Congress won't help.

PA: Don't Blame Us for 'Crazy and Terrible' Attacks in Israel

Lawyers representing PA at New York terror trial say it's "not right" to hold the PA responsible for terrorist attacks.

Is the PA Trying to Renew Temple Mount Terror?

Top PA religious leaders claim Al-Aqsa Mosque 'threatened' by Israel, renewing calls that led to terror wave in October and November.

Philadelphia Councilwoman Distances from PA Terror

PMW reveals PA governor vowed to follow terror 'path,' councilwoman who gave 'honor citation' answers.

Sweden Announces Aid Package to 'Palestine'

Recognizing "Palestine" comes with responsibilities, says Swedish PM as he announces a multi-million-euro aid package for the PA.

Abbas Promises to Revive Peace Talks with Israel

In visit to Sweden which recognized 'Palestine,' Abbas dodges questions on solutions and Hamas terror, calls for talks amid ICC lawsuit.

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Report: EU countries behind sanctions against Israel scheduled against right-wing gov't, will push for full withdrawal from Judea-Samaria.

Palestinians to Boycott Six Major Israeli Companies

A national committee announced Monday that the PA will officially boycott Israeli products from six companies, effective Wednesday.

PA Prisoner Salaries: Kill More Israelis, Get More Cash

Shocking new documents show how Palestinian Authority studies details of each terrorist act before issuing wages to jailed terrorists.

Lawfare

Abbas Forms Committee to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes' at ICC

Abbas appoints Erekat to head group preparing documents to sue Israel for Gaza op, which Abbas's Fatah took part in committing war crimes.

PA Cleric on TV Calls Jews 'Apes and Pigs, Slaves of Deities'

Muslim anti-Semitism on display, as PA cites Koran to slur Jews and say their 'evil nature' is 'sealed' by Allah.

Palestinian Incitement to Violence Continues Unabated

Three recent examples of incitement that spurs "lone" terrorists to stab, shoot, and run over Israelis.

Abbas's Fatah Names Sports Tournament After Terrorists

Arch-terrorists Raed Al-Karmi, Dalal Mughrabi glorified in PA-sponsored sports tournament in 'Palestine solidarity' event.

IEC Cuts off Power to PA

Due to growing $459 million debt, IEC official announces electric supply to Judea-Samaria cut one hour morning and night until PA pays up.

84% of Palestinians Believe Israel Behind Charlie Hebdo

Propaganda campaign within official PA media blames 'Mossad,' Binyamin Netanyahu for staging attacks to encourage immigration.

Top Labor Candidate: Pay 'Settlers' to Leave Judea-Samaria

Labor Defense Minister candidate Amos Yadlin pushes incentive plan for 'settlers,' says Israel must repeatedly try for peace deal with PA.

Who is Mahmoud Abbas Really?

ZOA President tells Arutz Sheva Obama's recent address was full of hypocrisy, and that Obama is propping up Fatah and Hamas terror regimes.

ISIS in Israel

ISIS Hints it Wants to Depose Hamas and PA

ISIS in 'Palestine' distributes publication calling to fight police and army of 'tyranny and heresy,' in not-so-subtle threat to take power.

Vindication: PA Armed Hamas with Israeli Weapons

Fatah Lauds Tel Aviv Stabbing as 'Self-Sacrificing Operation'

Abbas's faction justifies and aggrandizes stabbing of 12 in heart of Tel Aviv, while PA TV accuses Netanyahu of 'incitement.'

Fatah Facebook Page Incites Terror Hours After Stabbings

Multiple posts on PA's Facebook page glorify terror attacks, mass murderers, the Government Press Office notes.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Netanyahu: Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack is the Work of the PA

Passenger on Tel Aviv bus tells Arutz Sheva the terrorist wielded a 'huge knife,' bus was 'full of screams and blood.'

Watch: PA Tourism Ministry Replaces Israel with 'Palestine'

Two states? Bethlehem festival of PA min. on official PA TV features popular song claiming Israeli cities are in 'my beautiful Palestine.'

A new era?

Erekat: Relations With Israel Reached the Point of No Return

Erekat threatens 'new stage' of enmity with Israel, demanding PA independence - or that Israel 'take full responsibility' for region.

Graham: PA Could Lose Aid if it Sues Israel at ICC

Republican senator Lindsey Graham calls PA's application to join the ICC "incredibly offensive".

Rivlin to Japanese PM: We are Suffering a Tragedy

President Reuven Rivlin greets Japan's PM Shinzo Abe Monday and reiterates importance of bringing Israel-Palestinian conflict to an end.

Abbas Claims Hamas and Israel Agreed on 'Palestine' in Sinai

Abbas says Hamas seeking 'old dream of Islamic state,' claims Sisi told him Hamas and Israel agreed on Sinai state, which Sisi rejected.

Watch: Angry Palestinians Hurl Eggs at Canadian Minister

The motorcade of Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird was struck by eggs as he left a meeting with PA counterpart Riyad al-Malki.

Livni: Netanyahu to Blame for ICC Probe

Continuing her accusations against the PM, Tzipi Livni blames Netanyahu's 'political concerns' for preventing deal with the PA.

Report: PA Offers Way Out of ICC Bid - and Ultimatum

PA would withdraw war crimes suit in ICC if Israel stops building 'settlements,' official says - and if not, halt security coordination.

'No state, no case'

Netanyahu: Israel Rejects the 'Absurd' ICC War Crimes Probe

PM condemns 'folly' of letting 'Hamas press charges on Israel,' noting ICC's rules breached by letting 'non-state' PA sue Israel.

Israel on the docket?

US Slams 'Tragic Irony' of ICC Israel 'War Crimes' Probe

US State Department says ICC probe against Israel 'counterproductive to peace,' notes Israel has withstood 'thousands of terrorist rockets.'

ICC Launches Probe into Israeli 'War Crimes'

ICC prosecutor opens a preliminary probe into possible war crimes committed by Israel. Netanyahu: This decision is scandalous.

Hamas Blames Abbas for Gaza Siege, Threatens 'Popular Explosion'

After reactivating Hamas parliament, Hamas MP demands unity govt. hold promised elections, blames Abbas for Gaza's problems.

Israeli Envoy: UN Encouraging PA to Avoid Negotiations

"The Palestinians have discovered that the UN is the gift that keeps on giving," Ambassador Ron Prosor tells Security Council.

UN Demands Israel Unfreeze PA Taxes

Security Council joins US and EU condemning Israel - not PA - in aftermath of Oslo breach at ICC, while Arab league plans new UN resolution.

Abbas's Fatah Presents Bibi the Nazi SS Officer

Ruling PA faction continues to simultaneously use Nazi imagery to defame Israel, while glorifying Adolf Hitler and Nazism itself.

Iraq Donates $28 Million to the PA

Iraq donates $28 million to the Arab League as part of its contribution to support the PA.

Abbas's Fatah Fondly Reminisces Saddam Hussein Alliance

Fatah posts nostalgic picture of terrorist Arafat shaking hands with Iraqi dictator who was executed for war crimes against his own people.

Lawyer for PLO: Terrorists Acted 'On Their Own Reasons'

Lawyer representing the PLO at a U.S. trial says the PLO never officially sanctioned attacks during the Second Intifada.

Saudi Arabia Gives the PA $60 Million

Saudi Arabia provides the PA with $60 million, covering the Kingdom's financial contribution to the PA for October, November and December.

Obama to Netanyahu: The PA Isn't a State, Can't Join ICC

President Obama speaks with PM Netanyahu, reaffirms that the United States opposes PA bid to join the International Criminal Court.

PA Envoy: ICC Can Start Investigating Israel's 'War Crimes'

The PA's representative at the UN says the ICC can begin examining Israeli "war crimes" without waiting until the PA becomes a member.

Gantz: The PA's Moves at the ICC Are Unnecessary

IDF Chief of Staff says the PA's request to join ICC is unnecessary, notes Israel conducts its own investigations when those are needed.

Hundreds of Hamas Terrorists in Israel Switching to ISIS

Hevron ISIS cell just 'tip of the iceberg' as Arab terrorists flock over from 'moderate' Hamas - PA, Hamas in their sights, not just Israel.

PA Daily: Officers' Stabber an Inspiration to All 'Palestine'

Op-ed by Hamas-affiliated columnist for official PA daily praises terrorist who stabbed officers, says he taught all to 'stab the Zionists.'