Palestinian Authority

PA 'Arab Spring' Protests Target Fayyad, Abbas

PA Arabs blocked roads and burned tires, demanding lower prices

Palestinian Authority Arab 'Poison Terrorist' Indicted

The Palestinian Authority "poison terrorist" from Samaria who tried to kill a family because he hates Jews was indicted in court.

Obama’s Platform Puts Israel, PA on Back Burner

Democrats' platform states "unshakeabale commitment" to Israel, with no mention of Jerusalem or peace process.

Landau: PA Should Pay its Electricity Debts or Else

Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau writes Netanyahu, demands his intervention in regards to a huge PA electricity debt to Israel.

PA Pays Senior Jailed Terrorist $3,000 a Month

The PA has granted jailed terrorists hefty pay hikes for murdering Israelis. The salaries are higher for those with Israeli citizenship.

PA Arab Hurls Bombs at Soldiers and Flees

A Palestinian Authority Arab threw a bag with four homemade bombs at soldiers Monday afternoon and fled. No one was injured.

Palestinian Authority Arab Poisoned Jewish Family He Worked For

New terror method? A PA Arab burglarized an apartment home and poisoned a Jewish family he worked for. The victims have recovered.

IDF Arrest PA ‘Axe Terrorist’ Who Attacked Jew

An axe-wielding PA Arab terrorist attacked and wounded a Jew in Samaria and was arrested.

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Abbas refers to the “alleged” Jewish Temple, but if not Jewish, how did Jesus chase the money changers?

Meretz Sides with PA: ‘Israel Not a Partner for Peace’

Meretz faction MKs meet with Mahmoud Abbas, are accused of "adopting Palestinian interest."

PA Wants to Sue ‘Terrorist’ Lieberman

The PA is considering a new tactic to win international sympathy – filing suits in several countries charging Lieberman with “terrorism.”

Report: Hamas Aims for Independent Gaza State

The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority's ruling Fatah faction is becoming concerned over rumors Hamas intends to create a Gaza State.

Lieberman Lays It on the Line: Abbas an Obstacle to Peace

“Shoot-from-the-hip” Lieberman writes the EU what many in the government think but never said: Abbas is an obstacle to peace.

Rise in PA ‘Honor Killings’ Despite US Aid

“Honor Killings” rise sharply in the Palestinian Authority, along with more US aid “designed to support strong institutions” of the PA.

UN Envoy Confirms PA is Stable, Doing Well Financially

Robert Serry says Palestinian Authority's economic situation isn't enough; a state is needed.

PA Tycoon Talks Peace with Jew in Yesha, Angers Boycotters

A Palestinian Authority tycoon talked peace with Israeli supermarket mogul Rami Levy in one of his Yesha outlets, angering boycotters.

PA Responds to Israeli 'Good Will' by Honoring Terrorists

Ramallah is honoring 11 Savoy Hotel terrorists with a new mausoleum after Israel transferred their bodies as a "good will measure."

PLO Official Says Israel 'Destroying Two-State Solution'

PLO official Hanan Ashrawi charges Israel of destroying the two-state solution with its expansionist settlement policy in Jerusalem.

PA Incitement Index Climbs despite Oslo Accords

PA incitement against Israel has climbed dramatically and is a reminder to the world whom “we are dealing with," says Netanyahu

Fayyad, EU Criticize Israel Over Moving PA Residents

PA PM Fayyad slams Israel over its plan to move residents of 12 shepherd nomad communities to make way for army training zones.

Gunshots Fired Near Fayyad's Ramallah Compound

PA police officers trade gunfire with assailants at Fayyad’s compound in Ramallah. No casualties reported.

PA Libel: Israel Using Chemicals to Erode Al-Aqsa

A news story on PA TV accused Israel of using chemicals to erode the foundations of Al-Aqsa Mosque in order to cause it to collapse.

Palestinian Authority Economist: PA on Verge of Collapse

The Palestinian Authority is on the verge of collapse, says a PA economist. “The collapse will be harder the later it occurs.”

PA Plans Wave of Lawsuits Targeting Jordan Valley Towns

Following legal victories in Migron and Beit El, the PA plans to lay claim to land under multiple Israeli towns.

Prosor: PA Gets Attention but not a Country

Abbas will probably succeed in gaining UN status as a non-member observer, but the PA will be no closer to statehood, says Ron Prosor.

Erekat: Date of Next UN Bid to be Decided Next Month

Saeb Erekat says the Arab ministerial council will discuss the PA's next bid to the United Nations on September 5.

Ayalon Slams PA as 'Racist' for Olympics Stance

Is a moment of silence for 11 Israeli Olympians slain in Munich in 1972 'racism'? Deputy FM Danny Ayalon says no, but opposing it is!

Arab Mob Ambushes Jews Praying in Samaria

An Arab mob ambushed and severely beat Jews praying in a field in Samaria Wednesday before they left as soldiers shot in the air.

IDF Trains for ‘Arab Spring' in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is training for an “Arab Spring” rebellion in Judea and Samaria with a large-scale exercise for the first time in three years.

PA Gov't Names Summer Camp for Terrorist

The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority has named a summer program for the bloodthirsty terrorist who killed 37 civilians in 1978.

Arab Man 'Falls' from Window After Selling Land to Israel?

63-year-old man, who died after "falling from window," was being investigated by PA for having "sold land to Israel."

Fatah Upset Over Plans to Finish Security Barrier

One day after the IDF informed Israel's high court it would resume building the Judea and Samaria security barrier, Fatah is on the warpath

Abbas to Meet Clinton, Hollande in Paris

Hoping to pressure Israel into releasing more terrorists from its prisons, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is heading to Paris.

Journalists Protest PA Rights Abuses

Dozens of journalists protested the trampling of their rights by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah.

Abbas Launches Broadest Weapons Crackdown

Some 200 arrested over the past few weeks, as Abbas launches broadest weapons crackdown in years, faces own loyalists.

IMF Tells PA: Loan Request Denied

In a sign of how close the Palestinian Authority is to fiscal ruin, the IMF has denied a $100 million bridge loan via Israel.

PA Facing 'Worst Financial Crisis' Ever, Says Minister

The Palestinian Authority government is facing its “worst financial crisis” since its establishment, its labor minister says.

UNESCO Approves PA ‘Emergency’ Bid for Church of Nativity

UNESCO approves the PA's bid to place the Church of the Nativity on its list of sites of World Heritage in Danger.

Israel and PA Talk Water

The Palestinian Authority is demanding Israel increase water supplies without raising prices to match market rates paid by Israeli consumers

Israeli Prefers to Live in PA But Arabs Don't Want Him

A 23-year-old immigrant from Tajikistan decided after finishing his IDF tour of duty that he'd rather live in the Palestinian Authority.

PA Smugglers End up with 90,000 Broken Eggs

PA Arabs try to smuggle 90,000 eggs with faked stamps of approval. Israeli inspectors found them hidden behind mattresses.

PA Glorifies Terrorist 'Martyrs' Whose Bodies Were Returned

PA officials glorified the 91 terrorists whose bodies were returned by Israel and referred to them as "shahids" (martyrs).

PA Furious at EU for Hosting ‘Terrorist’ Yesha Leader

A senior Yesha leader is a “terrorist” because he was hosted by the European Union Parliament, says the Palestinian Authority.

PA Rejects Barak's 'Unilateral Disengagement'

PA rejects Defense Minister Barak’s suggestion that Israel consider a unilateral disengagement from Judea and Samaria.

Mainstream Media Now Calls PA Farmers ‘Peasants’

A journalist covering the State Dept. calls PA Arabs “peasants” and cites “settler violence” without mentioning Arab terrorism.

Report: PA Preparing for Elections – Again

Hamas has reportedly consented to allow the Palestinian Authority election committee to begin preparations for new elections; unity?

Hackers: PA Using Rights Organization as Intelligence Front

Hackers took over the official PA news website on Sunday and published a report on a file allegedly leaked from PA General Intelligence.

PA Names Boy Scout Group After Female Terrorist Mastermind

Two years after a Ramallah square was named after terrorist Dalal Mughrabi, the PA continues to view her as a role model.

PA Bars Journalists from British Supermodel Visit

Palestinian Authority forces threatened to break press cameras and barred coverage of British supermodel Naomi Campbell’s Bethlehem visit.

Arabs Investigate Disguised Israeli Candy

‘Palestinian’ forces launched a probe into the sale of candy with Hebrew-language wrappers in a refugee camp on Sunday.

Can the EU Save Abu Shahala?

EU officials say they will pressure PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas not to execute the Arab man who sold Beit Hamachpelah to Jews in Hevron

Hamas Fumes as Abbas Reshuffles PA Cabinet

Signifying the much ballyhooed Fatah-Hamas unity deal is a dead letter, Abbas has unilaterally formed a new government.

‘Extreme Left is Exploiting PA Arabs’

The extreme Left is using PA Arabs in an attempt to harm Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, Vice Prime Minister says.

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

PLO Chief Negotiator Suffers Heart Attack

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 57, underwent emergency angioplasty in Ramallah following a heart attack.

Arab Journalist Blames Radical Islam for Toulouse Murders

‘Palestinian’ journalist faults radical Islam for Toulouse murders, expresses understanding for security checks.

PA Officers Launch Security Crackdown in Jenin

Palestinian Authority forces launch a large scale security crackdown in Jenin following death of local governor.

Abbas Reverses Internet Censorship

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reverses an order censoring news websites linked to one of his fiercest critics.

Haniyeh Calls for Intifada in Support of Prisoners

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called for another Intifada, aimed at supporting Arab prisoners on hunger-strike against administrate detention.

Abbas and Fayyad Set to Reshuffle PA Cabinet

After reports of a schism over a letter sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the top PA leaders plan to shake up Ramallah's cabinet