Palestinian Authority

MK Yogev: Peres Dividing Nation With His 'Peace Talk'

MK Moti Yogev (Bayit Yehudi) criticizes President Shimon Peres for politicizing his office by promoting negotiations with the PA.

Netanyahu Reiterates: PA Must Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

After a long break, the Knesset went back to work Monday for its winter session, and PM Netanyahu set the tone for the session

Yesha Head: 'Peace Talks Only Bring Terror'

"Negotiations with Palestinians only lead to more terror," say Yesha Head and Housing Minister in response to brutal Jordan Valley attack.

Shock in Samaria: Israeli Leftists at Anti-Semitic Rally

EU-funded Israeli group, PA official at anti-Semitic Arab celebration where revelers called to murder Jews.

Lapid: Israel Doesn't Need PA Recognition

In contrast to tough stance by PM, Yair Lapid says PA recognition of Israel as a Jewish State is not essential.

Freedom and Democracy are Prerequisites to Peace

PA Leaders Teach Children A Poem About 'Our Enemy, Zion'

The Palestinian Authority awarded an Egyptian writer for a poem that includes lines such as, "our enemy, Zion, is Satan with a tail."

Hamas to PA: Stop Talking to Israel

Netanyahu's demand that the PA recognize Israel a Jewish state means there should be no peace talks, says Hamas spokesman.

Palestinian Authority Uses Ping Pong to Glorify Terrorism

Even ping pong games are a chance to promote ‘martyrdom,' as PA-sponsored tournament named after arch-terrorist Dalal Mughrabi gets underway

Uri Ariel: Jordan River is Israel's Sovereign Border

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that Israel's border will be the Jordan River. All territory west will be under Israeli sovereignty.

MK Levin: Building in Judea and Samaria More Important Than Ever

Israel cannot concede land to the PA - and cannot stop building in Judea and Samaria, said MK Levin.

Riot in PA University Over School's Financial Woes

Fistfights and clashes broke out at Bir Zeit University, as students prevented staff from entering the university building.

Top PA Official Thrown Out of Al-Aqsa Mosque

A top Palestinian Authority official was hounded out of the Al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount when he visited the site Tuesday

PA Arabs Demand Removal of Cellphone Antenna Towers

PA residents are demanding that the High Court order cellphone companies to remove antennas that endanger drivers and residents

PA Arabs Take Homesh on Shuli Har Melech's Birthday

Brother of Shuli Har Melech, who lived in Homesh and was murdered a decade ago, is appalled by decision to allow Arabs to take over Homesh.

Arabs to be Allowed to Settle Former Jewish Community of Homesh

Jews are still banned from entering Homesh, but PA Arabs, according to a new government order, are now allowed into Homesh.

Report: Abbas Planning to Call Elections, Challenge Hamas

PA Chairman planning to challenge Hamas by holding elections only in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Gaza is a 'rebel region.'

Piron: Our Grandchildren May Know Peace

Education Minister not optimistic about peace talks after seeing anti-Israel incitement in PA schools.

Partner for peace?

PA Radio: One Day Israel 'Will be Palestine Again'

Is there any hope for peace when the Palestinian Authority continues to strive towards the destruction of the Jewish state?

Palestinian Authority Denies Jewish Right to Western Wall

Claim is the latest example in a string of anti-Israel propaganda, as "peace talks" set to begin.

Mofaz: Prevent Released Terrorists from Inciting Violence

Kadima head says the terrorists to be released by Israel this week may be "too old" to participate in attacks, but can still incite hatred.

Deny Israel's Existence - Win $100!

In spite of "peace talks," Palestinian Authority TV continues to encourage rejectionism.

Abbas: Palestine will be Judenrein

PA head presents reporters with a "racist and hateful vision" of a future Palestinian state.

PA Gives 'Refrigerator Bomber' Official Military Funeral

Palestinian Authority honors terrorist "refrigerator" bomber who killed 15 and wounded more than 60 in a central square in Jerusalem.

IKEA Considering Opening Ramallah Branch

IKEA is considering opening a branch in Ramallah.

Bayit Yehudi Chairman to Oppose Terrorist Release

Habayit Hayehudi chairman Naftali Bennett says he’ll oppose the release of terrorists as a good will gesture for the Palestinian Authority.

Poll: Not Much Chance for Success on Kerry's Latest Mission

Neither Jews nor Arabs have much hope for the success of John Kerry's latest foray into Mideast peace making, a poll showed

Danon, Likud 'Rebels' Poised to Seize Key Positions

Concessions to Palestinians will be less likely after today's vote for party institutions, say analysts.

Report: Netanyahu Ready to Give Up 90% of Judea and Samaria

Top Likud Ministers said the Prime Minister is prepared to give up as much as 90% of Judea and Samaria, a report claims.

Abbas: Arabs Must Save Jerusalem From 'Settlement Monster'

Abbas alleges that Israel is plotting to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque; says “saving Jerusalem from settlement monster" is duty of all Arabs.

Knesset Review Reveals: Israel Does Not Exist in PA Textbooks

Knesset review of PA textbooks used in UNWRA schools confirms: Jewish rights never acknowledged.

Electric Company Suggests: Cut Off Power to PA

The Israel Electric Corporation has put together a list of sanctions to impose on the PA, which owes it 820 million shekels.

New PA PM Quits After Just Two Weeks on the Job

After just two weeks on the job, new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah tendered his resignation

China Urges Peace Talks to Settle 'Palestinian Question'

China calls for a resumption of peace talks, saying global community needs to be aware of "urgency of settling the Palestinian question".

Sweden May Slash its Aid to the PA

Sweden is considering slashing its aid to the PA because of a lack of progress in achieving a two-state solution, says a Swedish minister.

Akunis: PA Won't Accept Israel, 'Not Ready' for a State

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis said that the PA, by its behavior, the PA had proven that it was not ready for an independent state

Netanyahu in Poland: Stop Negotiating About Negotiations

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu calls on the Palestinian Authority to come to the negotiating table without delay.

BDS Leaders: 'Only Solution is Violence'

Leaders of BDS, which seeks to delegitimize Israel worldwide, said they oppose any peace talks, even with Israeli building freeze.

Netanyahu: Israel Foiled Five Suicide Attacks This Year

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel has foiled five suicide bombings since the start of the year.

Bennett: Keep High Tech in Jerusalem, and PA Out

Jerusalem needs more high-tech industry - and fewer PA institutions - in order to ensure its stays strong, and Israel, Naftali Bennett said

Danon: Conflict with PA 'Better Than Making More Mistaken Deals'

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon expects the Israel-PA conflict to be resolved with help from Egypt and Jordan, he said in an interview

Report: Kerry to Postpone Mideast Visit

Secretary of State John Kerry, who was to return to Mideast this week to attempt to facilitate peace negotiations, has postponed his visit.

Israel Cannot Depend on UN Forces For Security

PM Netanyahu says Israel can't depend on the UN for security in the Golan. He told Russia Israel won't fire at Syria if Syria does the same.

New PA Government Includes Ministerial Changes

PA prime minister Rami Hamdallah's new cabinet, includes changes in around half the ministerial portfolios.

Galon Upset Over Ban of Inciting PA Official

Meretz chair blasts the Defense Ministry for refusing to allow PA official who called to nuke Israel take part in her party's conference.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Hails Choice of 'Pragmatist' Hamdallah to Replace Fayyad

Mahmoud Abbas has decided to appoint an academic named Rami Hamdallah as his new prime minister.

Jordan's PM: Relations with Israel Dependent on PA Peace

Peace between Israel and the PA is the key to regional stability, says Jordan’s Prime Minister.

PA Slams Israel for Calling Off Politicized UNESCO Mission

The PA's foreign ministry slams Israel for calling off a UNESCO investigative mission to Jerusalem, after the PA tried to politicize it.

Official: Civil Admin 'Stealing' Jordan Valley Land for PA City

The Jordan Valley Regional Council will fight to prevent the construction of a PA city on its lands, the Council's head said

Kerry's Plan for PA Economy Receives Cool Reception

A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.

Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.

Peres: Peace Between Israel, PA 'Real Possibility'

Peres maintains that peace between Israel and PA is “a real possibility,” adding that time should not be wasted in reaching agreement.

MK Shaked Welcomes Report of Pessimism Over Peace

MK Shaked welcomes a report which says that an advisor to Minister Livni is pessimistic about reaching a peace deal with the PA.

PM to Kerry: Let's Get Talks With PA Going

Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Kerry that Israel was very interested in reopening negotiations with the PA

Kerry Returns to Israel in Peace Push

US Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to Israel Thursday as he continues a push to reignite peace negotiations.

Lapid: I Won't Fall for Left's Negotiating Mistakes

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid emphasized that he was much more of a "hawk" on the PA peace process than many on the left believe him to be.

German FM Travels to Mideast to Boost US Peace Initiative

Germany's FM is set to travel to Mideast where he will meet with Israeli, PA leaders to promote US initiative to revive peace talks.

Yaalon Freezes Plans for New PA City Near Jericho

A new PA city being planned would have taken away 500 acres of Israeli land.

Abbas Warns Israel Over Al-Aqsa Mosque

"We cannot remain silent" over Israel's alleged "assaults" on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warns PA Chairman.