Palestinian Authority

Abbas Once Again Threatens Israel with ICC Action

PA Chairman declares that he will take Israel to the International Criminal Court unless it agrees to negotiate a Palestinian state.

The Real Reason for the PA and Hamas's Wage War

PA promises to pay Hamas employees 'soon as possible' as 'unity' tensions continue; official reveals fears causing the delay.

Hamas Truce Talks Reportedly to Resume in Next 48 Hours

Delegations to return to Cairo as Hamas refuses to disarm, demands sea and airport, terrorist swap. Ya'alon: 'they won't get a seaport.'

Hamas 'Victory Rally' in Abbas's Home Turf of Ramallah

Thousands join celebrations for supposed 'victory' in Gaza op. featuring speeches from Hamas leaders in Gaza, amid jockeying with PA.

PA Officials: Hamas Preventing Abbas from Governing in Gaza

Sources claim Hamas refusing PA supervision, despite unity government agreement and understanding reached after ceasefire.

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti Calls For Fatah Revolution

Jailed Fatah leader writes from prison that the time has come to reject negotiations for 'resistance,' in light of Hamas terror war.

PA to Demand 'Israeli Withdrawal Timetable' at UN

The Palestinian Authority said Thursday that it would demand that Israel set up a 'timetable' for withdrawing from Judea and Samaria.

PA Official Opposes Joining ICC so as to 'Shoot Israelis'

Senior PA official close to Abbas warns of legal problems when PA attacks Israel, adds 'there are no innocent Israelis.'

What's in the deal?

Gaza Ceasefire: What Did Israel Agree to?

PA delegation head reveals what Israel agreed to - and the lone demand it made, which was rejected.

Abbas to Submit 'Surprising' Proposal to Kerry

PA head says he will present a diplomatic solution next week which Washington will probably not like - but which he will insist on.

PA Blasts Hamas for Executing 'Collaborators with Israel'

The Palestinian Authority blasts Hamas officials for executing more than 20 alleged collaborators with Israel, saying this is illegal.

PA Makes 'Political Decision' to 'Slaughter Settlers'

Senior PA and Fatah official close to Abbas says all ties cut with 'enemy' Israel, not stopping anyone from 'slaughtering a settlement.'

PA Daily Claims Teens' Murder 'Fabricated' to Start War

Regular columnist for PA newspaper asserts Israel made up abduction and murder of three teens to attack Gaza and 'Palestinian unity.'

MK Pushes to Make Oslo Accords 'National Tragedy'

Shas MK Eli Yishai, head of Home Front Committee, says Oslo Accords enabled Hamas to become stronger.

MK Calls for End to PA Boycott of Israeli Products

PA boycott encourages global BDS movement while it still owes Israel millions in electricity bills, MK Nissan Slomiansky warns.

MKs Call Foiled Hamas Coup a 'Warning Sign' for Unity Government

Nationalist MKs attack leftists over attempted Hamas coup, after remarks early in the unity pact claimed PA would keep Hamas in line.

US Pressuring PA Not to Sue Israel for 'War Crimes'

ICC says PA and Hamas must resubmit charges against Israel, which would leave them open to war crimes charges as well.

Amended Ceasefire Proposal Includes Terrorist Releases

PA and Hamas delegation slips important changes into its amendments to Egyptian truce proposal.

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

PA officials: Egypt presented a proposal that would see a reduction of the naval blockade and of the buffer zone.

Lapid: Abbas Should Return to Power in Gaza

Finance Minister says that international aid to Gaza should be conditioned on the Palestinian Authority returning to power in place ofHamas.

Report: Palestinian Arab Delegation Agrees to 72-Hour Truce

Palestinian media sources claim that all sides have agreed to a 72-hour truce. But is it another false alarm?

PA Foreign Minister: We'll Take Israel to ICC for War Crimes

PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki says his government would take Israel to court over "war crimes" in Gaza.

Fatah Official Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of Israelis, Jews

Central Committee member calls to drive Israeli Jews into the Jordan river and the Mediterranean, in 'solidarity' with Gaza.

PA Continuing with Efforts to Join International Criminal Court

PA’s Foreign Affairs Minister meets ICC officials ahead of possible action against "Israeli war crimes in Gaza".

MKs: Why Make IEC Shoulder PA's Electric Bill?

The Palestinian Authority owes the Israel Electric Company NIS 1.5 billion ($600 million), and the IEC is stuck with the bill.

PA to Send Delegation for Ceasefire Talks

Delegation to include Islamic Jihad, Hamas terrorists; is a cease-fire imminent?

Livni Surprises: No Cease-Fire with Hamas

Justice Minister Livni voices surprisingly strong statement for deterrence, IDF operation in Gaza, says it is a time to eliminate terror.

Arab Rioting in Judea, Samaria Continues; Nine Arrested

Unrest still snowballing behind 1949 Armistice lines, as police rush to apprehend violent Arab rioting.

PA's UN Envoy Pleads for Action Against Israel

PA envoy Riyad Mansour asks the Security Council to take action against "Israel's atrocities".

Peres Advocates Talks, Cease Fire Despite Attacks

President calls to fight Hamas after rocket fire escalates, but holds out for peace talks with PA as riots rage - and even a ceasefire.

Abbas Pleads with Hamas to Stop Rocket Fire

Mahmoud Abbas asks Khaled Meshaal 'not to give Israel an excuse' to launch a Gaza op.; Meshaal holds out for PA to end wage disputes.

IMF Calls for Funding of Fatah-Hamas Unity Government

International Monetary Fund urges international donors to step up funding to fill 'sizable gap,' even as rocket wave crashes on Israel.

Minister Says Teens' Murder 'Direct Result' of PA Unity Gov't

Ofir Akunis in New York says abduction and murders caused by PA unity, hints Abbas's words 'can't change that.'

PA Uses Name Change to Dodge International Criticism

Scheme to retain foreign aid confirmed, after PA spokesman praises move to 'provide political and legal cover.'

PA: Judea and Samaria's Natural Resources Belong to 'Palestine'

PA minister says any natural resources in Judea and Samaria belong to "the State of Palestine".

PA Foreign Minister: Abbas Will Prevent Third Intifada

The PA's foreign minister declares that as long as Mahmoud Abbas is in charge, there will be no violent Arab uprising.

Even the PA Blames Terrorist Releases for Kidnapping

Terrorist releases 'show kidnappers that Israel can be blackmailed,' PA official acknowledges. But how sincere is the condemnation?

Abbas Attacks Kidnappers - for Harming the Palestinian Authority

Speaking at Saudi Arabia meeting, Abbas says the kidnappers of three Israeli youths will be held accountable - for 'destroying' the PA.

Report: Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossing

Despite fear that three kidnapped youths will be moved to Hamas-enclave Gaza, PA says Israel promised to open Kerem Shalom Crossing.

Norway Delays International Funding Meeting for PA

Norway says 'the situation is not conducive' to AHLC donor meeting, in light of the kidnapping by PA 'unity partner' Hamas.

Report: PA Police Hunt Two Hamas Terrorists Over Kidnapping

PA allegedly searching for suspects in connection with missing yeshiva boys - despite sitting in same 'unity government' as Hamas.

Australia Backpedals Slightly on 'Occupation' Terminology

PM Tony Abbott states that dropping the term 'occupied' for Jerusalem is a terminology change - not a policy change on Israel.

Rockets Fired into Israel from Gaza; None Hurt

IAF strikes back after four rockets hit Israel on Saturday; unclear whether attack linked to missing yeshiva boys.

Abbas Says PA Will Assist Israel in Search for Missing Students

PA Chairman reacts to disappearance of three yeshiva students, says the PA will assist Israel in the search.

PA Official: We're Not Responsible for Boys' Disappearance

PA spokesman says PA has "nothing to do" with the three missing yeshiva students.

Qatar Sets Up 'Special Fund' to Pay Angry Hamas Employees

After angry brawls over pay in Gaza threaten PA unity government, Gulf State steps in to save the day - for now.

PA Threatens Australia Over Jerusalem Terminology

PA threatens Canberra with trade sanctions, UN moves over decision to use more accurate terminology for land over 1949 Armistice lines.

88 Senators to Obama: Reconsider Aid to PA

In a letter to Obama, an overwhelming majority of Senators point out the presence of terrorist group Hamas in new PA government.

PA Official: Israel Planning to Blow Up Al-Aqsa

Former PA minister says "Jewish extremists" are planning to fly a drone packed with explosives into the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

PA Cops 'Savagely' Beat Journalist Syndicate Head

Disunity as PA security forces clamp down on protesting journalists in Ramallah; Arab man in Jenin throws bomb at police HQ.

Report: PA Considers Applying to More UN Groups

A report Thursday said that the Palestinian Authority was set to get more UN groups to admit it as 'Palestine.'

Erekat 'Furious' After Abbas Won't Accuse Israel of 'War Crimes'

Former PA negotiator lashes out at Abbas after PA Chairman rejects vote to take Israel to the Hague, says PA is Abbas's 'personal property.'

Danon Demands: 'Cut Money to Unity PA After Gaza Attack'

After rocket attack, Deputy Minister calls on PM to cut all tax money collected by Israel for PA, which is now responsible for Gaza, too.

Poll: Israelis Overwhelmingly Oppose Unilateral Withdrawal

Polls reveal interesting attitudes on both sides of conflict; show Palestinians support PA's international moves and threats to go to ICC.

PA Threatens 'Diplomatic Offensive' Against Israel

Senior Fatah official states PA, Arab delegation to travel to US and lobby for 'Palestinian rights'.

Jordan Summons Australia Diplomat Over Policy Change

Decision to drop 'occupied' to refer to Jerusalem, Judea-Samaria causes 'concern' in Amman.

MK Danon Blasts PA Funding: 'It's Not the Money it's the Morals'

Deputy Defense Min. says that the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006 bans US funding Hamas. Download exclusive audio interview.

PA Summons Australian Diplomat Over Eastern Jerusalem

PA takes action in protest of Australia's move to drop the term "occupied" when referring to eastern Jerusalem.

PA Condemns Australia Over Stance on Eastern Jerusalem

PA chief negotiator blasts Australia's decision to drop the term "occupied" when referring to eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is the '2016 Islamic Tourism Capital'

PA official says Organization of Islamic Cooperation selected Jerusalem in international forum to 'break Israel's siege.'