Palestinian Authority

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

Jerusalem Hospital Blames PA for Potential Closure

East Jerusalem hospital that is at risk of being shut down is blaming Palestinian Authority for not paying for patients' medical treatment.

PA Minister Resigns Following Internet Restrictions

Palestinian Authority Minister of Communications, Mashour Abu Daqa, announced his resignation following the PA's censorship of websites.

Netanyahu Says He Can Deliver Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told CNN that he believes he can deliver a peace deal – but that the PA will have to make compromises, too

Qureia: Peace Process 'A Waste of Time'

Former PA prime minister Ahmed Queria says Israel must capitulate to PA demands or be faced with a 'multiethnic' one-state solution

Hamas Won't Honor Peace Accords With Israel

The Hamas politburo's number two reaffirmed the terror movement has no intention of honoring peace agreements struck with Israel

U.S. Ruling: PA, PLO Can’t be Charged in Torture Death

The PA cannot be sued for the death by torture of an American citizen, the U.S. Supreme Court rules.

Fayyad Pulls Out of Netanyahu Meet

Without explanation, Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad will not join the delegation delivering chairman Abbas' letter to PM Netanyahu

MK Levin: Knesset Obstructed in Hevron

Knesset House Committee chairman Yariv Levin charges DM Ehud Barak's bureau is interfering with Knesset prerogatives.

Abbas: Shutting Down PA 'Out of the Question'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday despite his complaint that Israel has 'robbed' the PA of its 'raison d’etre' that it would continue on

PA Shuts Down Human Rights Organization

The Palestinian Authority has shut down a branch of a human rights organization, officials said Friday.

Bibi Wants Face-to-Face Meeting With Abbas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to ask for direct talks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas when receiving his letter next week.

PA Minister: 'Palestinians' Must Unite to Destroy Israel

PA minister: Fatah and Hamas must unite in order to achieve the destruction of the state of Israel.

PA Protests Settlements at Security Council

PA envoy the the United Nations Riyad Mansour has filed a complaint about Israel's 'settlement constuction' ahead of a Quartet meeting.

Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands

Report: Netanyahu, Abbas to Meet

After he meets PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Netanyahu will reportedly also meet Abbas himself.

Netanyahu-Fayyad Confab After Passover

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a face-to-face meeting with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad about restarting talks.

Israeli, PA Negotiators to Meet

Two months after a series of failed exploratory meetings Israeli and PA negotiators will meet ot discuss an accusatory letter from Abbas.

Conference of Presidents: PA's 'Violent GImmicks' Must Stop

The ‘Palestinian’ Authority must "display serious leadership" rather that conduct "violent activities that yield nothing."