Palestinian Authority

Abbas: 'Mufti is My Hero'

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas spoke glowingly last Friday of the “legacy” of infamous Nazi collaborator Hajj Amin al-Husseini,

Video: Police Manhandle Jew after Arab Threatens Him

An Arab picked up a huge rock to hurl at an unarmed Jew, who made a motion as if pulling a gun. Police clubbed and arrested the Jew.

Netanyahu Quotes Bible to Warn of Hamas Coup in Ramallah

Netanyahu quoted this week’s Torah reading -- “Now There Arose a New King Over Egypt” -- and warned of a Hamas takeover of Ramallah.

Syria Grabs Headlines from PA

2013: Israel Falling off Media Radar

International media seem to be beginning to get fed up with the Palestinian Authority issue. Iran and Syria are taking the headlines.

Abbas Makes It Official: All of Israel is Palestine

The Fatah party, headed by Abbas, has made official what it has been saying more quietly and adopts a new logo: All of Israel as Palestine.

Video: Abbas’ Fatah Shoot Their Way through Hevron

Masked and armed members of Fatah, Hamas’ rival party headed by Abbas, shot rifles in the air as they marched in Hevron.

Qatar May Be Buying Its Way into the PA to Isolate Iran

Qatar’s emir, after having brought a check to Gaza, plans to bail out Abbas next week. His strategy may be to isolate Iran from Hamas.

Majority in House: Punish PLO, Close Its Office

A majority of the House of Representatives wants to punish the PLO and close down its DC office, but the Senate rejected a similar move.

Hamas, Abbas’ New Partner, Say Kotel Is Islamic

Hamas’ official Al Qassam website quotes a senior cleric that “facts and history” prove the Western Wall is not Jewish property.

Hamas Preparing for War against Abbas, Reports Sunday Times

Hamas is preparing to duplicate its 2007 civil war in Gaza and has instructed terror cells to get ready for a military coup to oust Abbas.

US Advisory Encourages Travel to Israel

The US has toned down travel warnings to Israel and assures tourists, “Israel and the PA make considerable efforts to protect US citizens.”

Syria's Yarmouk Refugees New Threat to Israel?

Some 100,000 Syrians have escaped the Yarmouk “refugee camp” that is a suburb of Damascus. Are they headed to Israel?

Abbas Asks UN for First Step to Flood Israel with Foreign Arabs

Abbas asks UN to take first step to flood Israel with foreign Arabs by suggesting Syrian “refugees” move to the PA.

Israeli Druze Envoy: Abbas Does Not Even Represent His Wife

Abbas "does not even represent his wife," says Israeli Druze envoy.The real Mideast problem is Islamic fundamentalism, he says.

PA Envoy: Most Security Council Members will Condemn Israel

PA's UN observer predicts that all members of the Security Council except the U.S. will condemn new Israeli construction.

PA Arabs Say Yes to Hamas, No to Abbas

A new poll in the PA points to a calm before a storm of terror: Gaza’s Hamas leader Haniyeh would defeat Abbas in new elections.

PA Will Go to UN Security Council on Jerusalem Housing Plan

The Palestinian Authority says it will file a complaint with the UN Security Council over movement in plans for housing in Jerusalem.

Pope Meets Abbas, Calls For Courage to Reconcile

Pope Benedict XVI received PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Monday and called on all parties to work together for peace and reconciliation.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Attack Rescue Team

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted against the IDF at Yitzhar in Samaria and hurled rocks at rescue team carrying an injured soldier.

PA Begs Arab World to Keep It Alive

PA Prime Minister Fayaad appealed to the Arab world to replace tax revenues Israel is using to pay off PA debts

Demanding Cash, Fayyad Calls for Boycott of Israeli Goods

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on Sunday called for a total boycott of Israeli products.

Qatari Emir Plans to Visit Ramallah

The Qatari Emir, who recently became the first world leader to visit Hamas-controlled Gaza, now plans a trip to Abbas in Ramallah.

Poll: US Support for PA Near All-Time Low

Only 10 percent of Americans sympathize with the Palestinian Authority, according to a new Pew poll.

Poll: Only 28% Still Believe in ‘Palestinian Partner’

Only 28.2% of Israelis think Israel has someone to negotiate with. 75% see Netanyahu winning the elections.

Abbas to Pursue Israel at Criminal Court Over Housing Plans

PA chairman Abbas said “Palestine” could pursue Israel at International Criminal Court if it pushes ahead with housing plans.

Two-State Math: 2 Equals 1

UN Hosts 'One-Palestine State' Art Exhibit

The UN delivers a “One Arab State Solution” through art that shows all of Israel as Palestine, mirroring Abbas’ “peace process map.”

PA Issues Ultimatum to Israel: Talk - or Else

The PA, feeling it is fully armed diplomatically after it won informal UN recognition, now says Israel has six months to talk – or else.

Is Obama Listening?

Hamas TV: Death to the Jews and to America

The new Hamas-Fatah unity further exposes the Palestinian Authority’s failure to live up to pledges to stop incitement.

Abbas Warms up to Axis of Evil, Hamas to Celebrate in Shechem

Abbas and his Fatah faction move closer to fight hand in hand with Hamas, which will celebrate in Shechem and welcome Fatah in Gaza.

'Peace Process' Intifada

Abbas’ Suit and Tie Has Same End as Arafat’s Pistol: Violence

Abbas’ unity with Hamas already has spawned violence. Woman hurt by rock before the Sabbath. PA lets Hamas run loose.

Jordan's Abdullah Visits Ramallah

Jordanians praise PA's UN upgrade, say the next phase must lead to negotiations on final status issues

Thomas Friedman Furious that Israel Ignores US Concerns

Thomas Friedman strikes again. The NY Times' Middle East guru decides Israel’s "far right” is arrogant for ignoring US concerns.

Photo Expose of ‘Routine’ Arrests of Terrorists

The IDF carries out arrests of terrorists and searches for weapons almost every night. Commander tells Arutz Sheva how it is done.

PA Weighs ‘State of Palestine’ Passport

The PA plans to ride the wave of its UN success with a passport upgrade.

Jordanian King to Visit Ramallah to Help PA 'Establish State'

Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to arrive in Ramallah on Thursday on his first visit since the PA was granted upgraded status at the UN.

The World against Netanyahu

Netanyahu faces perhaps his most challenging test: To stand up for Jewish rights in Jerusalem and Yesha or bow to international pressure.

Top Official: Abbas Has No Plans to Halt Incitement

Government Ministers got a first-hand look at anti-Israel and anti-Jewish propaganda by the PA

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Germany 'Committed to Israel' on Security

German leader Merkel says her nation stands by Israel on security, but says Jerusalem must “revise” plans to build new homes in territories.

Fayyad to Israel: Come Back to the Table

The Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister calls Israel to resume peace talks despite the unilateral move at the United Nations.

Netanyahu to Meet with Merkel Following UN Vote

Netanyahu will travel to Germany next week for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, primarily regarding the volatile situation in Mideast.

Israel Approves New Jewish Construction After UN Vote

Israel responds to the UN recognition of 'Palestine' by approving new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. PA outraged.

Iran: UN Decision 'Proves Zionist Regime Illegitimate'

A senior Iranian official welcomed the upgraded status of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations, calling it a "positive step."

Jewish Groups Blast 'Pyrrhic' UN Resolution

The UN has handed the PA "a pyrrhic public relations victory," asserts ADL; NCYI. Agudah laud countries opposed, WJC notes Nov. 29 date.

PM: Ignore the Sound of UN Applause

Regardless of the outcome of the PA statehood bid, Israel will not compromise its security, Binymain Netanyahu said.

Abbas: Israeli 'Threats' Won't Deter Us

Neither Israeli 'threats' nor American pressure will prevent the PA from its statehood bid, the PA chief said

Officials: PA Will 'Regret' Latest Statehood Ploy

Recognition by the UN will boomerang on the PA, Israeli officials said

A 'State' Without Borders

UN Set to Violate Its Own Rules on ‘State’

The UN is to pass a resolution that contradicts its own rules that a state must have defined territory and a functioning government.

France: Criminal Court 'Should Not Be Used' If PA Bid Granted

France warned the PA against taking action against Israel in the International Criminal Court should it be granted upgraded status at the UN

PA: If Arafat was Poisoned, We’ll Go to Hague

PA leaders say they'll petition International Court if their investigation shows Arafat was poisoned.

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Hamas Supports PA UN Statehood Bid?

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal told PA chairman Mahmud Abbas that his terror organization supports the PA’s bid for enhanced UN status.

PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

Britain's Hague Seeks to Find 'Good' in Gaza Crisis

British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the U.S. to take a "decisive lead" on reviving the Middle East peace process.

Arafat’s Body Part of PA’s ‘Poison Israel’ Tactic

PA officials plan to exhume Arafat’s body this week to try to prove that Israel killed him by poison. “Evidence" may have been planted.

PA Envoy: China Can Play 'Special Role' in Mideast

China can play a "special role" in the Middle East, a Palestinian Authority envoy said Friday.

Major Arab Rioting, Rock Throwing in Judea and Samaria

Arabs on Monday significantly stepped up rock throwing and attacks on Israelis

'Hit, Hit Tel Aviv'

Hamas Terror Attacks Draw Fatah Unity

Hamas’ massive missile bombardment of Israel has brought the rival faction into unity despite Abbas’ claims he is against terror.

Abbas Hammers Nail in Coffin

Israel May Declare Oslo Dead and Buried

The Foreign Ministry says that since Abbas has destroyed the Oslo Accords by going to the UN, it will officially declare them canceled.

PA-Israeli Diplomatic War

Likud Minister: ‘Annex Yesha as Proper Answer to Abbas’ UN Ploy'

Answer Abbas' breaking the Oslo Accords and going to the UN for recognition by beating him to the punch: Annex Yesha, says Likud MK.