Palestinian Authority

EU Calls to Resume Peace Talks Despite Hamas-PLO Unity Pact

Catherine Ashton says EU expects new government to be headed by Abbas, recognize Israel's right to exist.

Report: Abbas to Call Holocaust 'Heinous Crime'

In sudden about-face, Abbas to condemn Holocaust as 'heinous crime' ahead of Holocaust Memorial day. Is it a form of damage control?

PA's Prime Minister Offers to Step Down After Unity Pact

PA Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah offers to step down, in a move which may pave the way for a unity government with Hamas.

Proposal: Criminalize Contact with the PA

After Hamas-Fatah unity pact, one MK proposes bill to make Israel's contact with the PLO - like with Hamas - a criminal offense.

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'Israel Should Divide the PA into Emirates'

Renowned expert slams 'lamentation orgy' over Hamas-Fatah deal, states that pact could be used in Israel's favor to disarm Hamas.

Abbas: Unity Deal No Contradiction to Peace Deal

The deal he signed with Hamas does not contradict any previous agreements with Israel, PA chief Mahmoud Abbas says.

Not yet?

Kerry: 'We Will Never Give Up Hope' on Peace Talks

Kerry admits talks at a 'difficult point' after PA-Hamas unity deal leads to talk suspension, adds 'there's always a way forward.'

Jewish Home MK Calls For 'Much More Than Sanctions'

MK Struk welcomes security cabinet decision to suspend peace talks, says such blatant PA moves require more than financial sanctions.

PA Threatens 'All Options' In Response to Talks Suspension

PA Chief Negotiator Erekat warns all responses being considered to suspension of talks, notes Hamas deal is 'the priority now.'

European Union Welcomes PA-Hamas Unity

EU praises new alliance between PA and Hamas - even though Hamas is on the EU's official list of terrorist groups.

Breaking News

Peace Talks Suspended

Six-hour cabinet meeting decides to response to PA-Hamas unity by suspending talks, implementing financial sanctions.

Israel Electric Company Would 'Cut Off PA Tomorrow'

IEC Director Yiftah Ron-Tal discusses damage of 'Arab Spring' to Israeli electricity, 'revolution' of Tamar natural gas fields.

PA Vows to Stop MK Feiglin From 'Defiling' Temple Mount

PA warns of 'religious war,' adopts 1949 Armistice lines as borders and calls for 'geographical unity' with Gaza.

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'

Bennett Derides Abbas for Seventh 'Suicide Threat' to Disband PA

Bennett notes recycled threat that if Israel doesn't give in to demands, Abbas 'will commit suicide'; jokes 'he needs a better incentive.'

Abbas Demands Three-Month Building Freeze For Talks

PA leader repeats threats to disband PA if talks collapse, says Israel has to freeze Judea Samaria construction as precondition to talks.

PA Officials Deny Threats to Disband, Say it's 'Israeli Plot'

Abbas did not threaten to dismantle the PA, officials claim; they say Israel wants to cause discord within the Palestinian Arab people.

Hamas, Fatah Make New Bid for Unity as Talks Crumble

Bid to unite Palestinian Arabs follows the demise of peace talks, threats to disband the PA.

US to Revoke Aid to PA Over Threats to Dismantle?

State Department official hints that financial aid, political support for the Palestinian Arabs to be 'seriously harmed' if PA disbanded.

Fatah Official Accuses Al Qaeda of 'Helping Zionists'

PA, Al Qaeda trade barbs, after global jihad terror organization calls Abbas a 'sell-out.'

Will the PA Crumble?

Abbas Threatens to Disband the PA

Move would see Oslo Accords crumble, make Israel 'vulnerable' to international legislation, PA claims. But what does that mean practically?

Palestinian Authority Flags Replace Israeli Flags in Tel Aviv

PA flags flown for hours at Yafo (Jaffa) Port, just south of Tel Aviv. Police reportedly have not hurried to take down the flags.

Abbas Denies Condemning Hevron Murder

Abbas's office rushes to deny reports by leftist MKs that he condemned murder, quotes him as 'opposing violence' in general.

Netanyahu Slams PA Over Hevron Murder

Netanyahu criticizes PA incitement over murder of police officer and wounding of pregnant wife. Numerous public figures respond to attack.

PA Claims Congress is Pushing for Sanctions Against It

PA claims some members of the U.S. Congress are calling for action against it in response to the unilateral UN move.

Liberman: Deal Almost Closed When PA Pulled Out

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman said that Israel and the PA had been close to an agreement – until the Palestinians decided to backtrack

PA to Join Geneva Conventions

In latest move to gain legitimacy, Switzerland signs PA on to Geneva Conventions.

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

PA Denies Progress in Peace Talks

Responding to reports of breakthrough deal, PA chief negotiator Erekat remarks gaps are still 'deep.'

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions as 'Theft'

Chief PA negotiator lashes out at Israel’s decision to freeze the transfer of taxes it collects for the PA.

Hamas: No to Extension of Peace Talks

Hamas declares it is against any extension of peace talks between Israel and the PA, amid reports that a deal may be in the works.

Ramallah Gloats: Onward 'to Independence'

Palestinian 'foreign ministry' says signing UN convention will lead to 'right of return' for 'refugees'.

Israel Sanctions PA By Freezing Transfer of Taxes

Official reports sanctions over breach of conditions include taxes Israel collects for PA, cap on bank deposits, and no help on gas field.

UN Chief Approves PA Breach of Talks

Ban signs documents to process Abbas's requests, 'State of Palestine' to join conventions May 2. Other countries to follow suit and approve.

Fatah Member: Israeli Sanctions Will Dismantle the PA

Senior member of the Fatah movement says that Israeli sanctions against the PA would "lead to its collapse."

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Calls on Government to Annex 'Settlement Blocs'

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Opposition Attacks Netanyahu For 'Adding Fuel' to Haters

Labor leader attacks cutting ties with PA, calls it 'disengagement' from the world; other MKs praise 'firm response to PA provocation.'

Government Cutting Most Ties with Ramallah

Prime Minister forbids meetings with Palestinians and cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.

PA Threatens to Join More International Organizations

PA envoy to the United Nations threatens more unilateral moves, "depending on Israel’s actions."

All Talk and No Action in Peace Negotiations

PA demands full construction freeze to continue negotiations, says ready for 'Israel's tricks.' Defense Minister: 'I told you so.'

Ha'etzni: Act on Sovereignty Before PA Does

In the end, Israel is going to have no choice but to annex Area C of Judea and Samaria,said lawyer and activist Elyakim Ha'etzni.

Arch-Terrorist Marwan Barghouti Demands Release from Prison

Palestinian Arab terrorist leader releases new directives to PA, entitled "Insurgency Strategy," and calls for terrorists to be released.

Minister Calls to End Talks Until UN Bids Pulled

Housing Minister Uri Ariel declares talks should end until the move retracted, slams Livni for blaming others over failure.

Upping the Ante

Netanyahu: Israel Will Respond to PA with 'Unilateral Moves'

Prime Minister warns PA that their torpedoing talks will not go unanswered.

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

MK slams PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas over allowing illegal Arab building on Jewish land in Judea and Samaria.

'This is Our Country - Period'

Deputy Minister calls on Israel to stop capitulating to unreasonable demands from PA, in light of newest demands from Erekat.

MKs Urged to Establish Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

'Now is the time to present to the world the ethical, Zionist, realistic alternative to the two-state solution,' letter to MKs reads.

Israel Sanctions PA Following Unilateral Move

Israel suspends high-level contacts with PA, restricts transfer of communications equipment to Gaza.

MK Regev: Trust G-d and Keep our Powder Dry

PA list of conditions makes Likud MK think it's time to pass a law limiting possibility of negotiating about Jerusalem.

PA Ambassador: There Are 550 Organizations We Can Join

PA's UN ambassador: We are even eligible to join the International Criminal Court.

UN Confirms it Received PA's Applications

UN's special envoy on Mideast peace confirms he received requests from PA officials to join 13 international conventions and treaties.

PA Official: Israel 'Turning Marijuana into Heroin' to Poison Us

Modern blood libel? Official claims Israel 'vomiting drugs' into PA in live television broadcast.

Livni Says PA 'Breached its Obligations', Urges Return to Talks

Justice Minister criticizes PA on one hand for 'breaching contract,' calls to 'fight for peace' on the other.

PA Asks Kerry to Keep Trying To Make Peace, Says 'No Tricks'

Despite Abbas's breach of peace talk conditions, PA expresses hope Kerry will 'renew efforts in coming days.'

Peace Talks Over?

Kerry Cancels Abbas Meeting as PA Requests To Join UN Agencies

Abbas breaches peace talk conditions by making unilateral bid for international recognition; Kerry cancels upcoming visit to Ramallah.

PA Admits 'Blackmailing' Israel To Free Terrorists

Spokesman of Abbas's party reveals use of UN recognition to 'blackmail' releases; confirms Judea Samaria council accusations.

PA Calls Israeli Proposal to Release More Terrorists 'Blackmail'

Israel's proposal to tie 4th phase of terrorist release to extension of talks is extortion, PA official claims.

PA Police in Control in Northern Jerusalem Neighborhood?

Concerns raised after revelations that Palestinian Authority police regularly serve neighborhood technically under Israeli control.

Breaking News

Report: Israel Refuses Last Terror Release

Senior PA official reveals that Israel has told PA it will not release last batch of terrorists on Saturday.

PA Foreign Minister: Agreement With Israel to be 'Non-Binding'

Top Palestinian Authority diplomat says nine-month negotiating period won't end in deal; PA preparing to take 'unilateral steps'.