Palestinian Authority

PA Corruption Probe: Maybe, Maybe Not

Ramallah's vaunted corruption probe proves to be more politics than principles as lawmakers say it all depends on unity talks with Hamas

PLO Rejects "Economic Peace" With Israel

A senior PLO official told reporters there would be no "economic peace" with Israel, adding it would not ensure security, either.

How UNESCO Funds 'Hitlerism'

The UN is financing promotion of Hitlerism in the Arab world.

Berlin: Israeli Construction "Devastating" to Peace

German officials claim building Jewish houses sends a "devastating message" for peace efforts despite two years of PA intransigence.

Hamas Rulers in Gaza Celebrate 24th Anniversary

The Hamas rulers of Gaza are celebrating their 24th anniversary since the terrorist group was founded.

PA Police Officers Lightly Wound Jew at Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Authority police officers shot and lightly wounded a Breslov Hassid in Joseph's Tomb overnight Monday.

Gingrich: Barack Diplomacy 'Favoring the Terrorists'

GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich angers PA Arabs, saying they are not a "people" and Obama peace efforts "favor the terrorists."

Desperate for a 'Success,' Top Obama Official Leans on Israel

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta demanded that Israel get back to the "damn" negotiating table - and make concessions to the PA.

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!

Fayyad Seeks to Wean PA Off Foreign Aid

Prime minister is seeking to bolster the PA economy and wean Ramallah off billions in financial aid by 2013

Hamas Co-Founder: Abbas Not Serious About Reconciliation

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud Al Zahar says PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not serious about reconciliation.

Lieberman: Resuming Tax Transfers to PA Perpetuates Terror

The release of tax revenues to the PA "gives the murderers of Jews and Israelis luxury and respectability."

Second PA Minister Indicted in Corruption Probe

Ramallah's ongoing corruption probe continues to cast doubts on popular claims that the PA is 'ready for statehood.'

Abbas: PA Elections in May 2012

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says elections for a Fatah-Hamas unity gov't will be held next May; dismisses concerns over Hamas' Israel stance.

PLO's Shaath Hospitalized after Heart Failure

Fatah terror organization's Nabil Shaath, 73, was aboard a plane when he felt chest pains.

PA Admits Israeli Sanctions Are Cutting Deep

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad says Israel freeze of tax revenues to Ramallah is having a 'devastating impact'

PA Will Raise 'Prisoner Issue' at United Nations

Officials in Ramallah say they will seek a favorable legal opinion at the United Nations forbidding Israel to incarcerate PA terrorists.

Fatah and Hamas Hail New Era of 'Partnership'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal met in Cairo, claiming their differences have been set aside.

PFLP: Cut Economic Ties to Israel

The PFLP terror organization has called on the cash-starved PA to cut economic cooperation with Israel.

King Abdullah: 'Israel Has an Expiration date'

King Abdullah of Jordan claims Israel has an 'expiration date' - unless it pursues a two-state solution.

PA Denies Deal to Restart Tax Transfers

PA officials say reports they are willing to drop unilateral moves at the UN for the resumption of tax revenues frozen by Israel are false.

Fatah Backs Fayyad Against Hamas

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is backing Salam Fayyad as his choice for Prime Minister despite Hamas' continued objections to his remaining.

PLO Executive: Full Steam Ahead With Unilateral Track

Taysir Khalid of the PLO executive says there will be no land swaps, no conciliatory gestures, and that PA unilateralism will continue.

Bus Segregation Claims 'Media Spin'

Activist David Ha'ivri of the Shomron Liaison Office says staged "freedom rider" and "anti-apartheid" protests are media spin

Fayyad Stepping Down?

PA prime minister Salam Fayyad called on factions to pick his replacement so Hamas can no longer use him as a pretext to avoid unity.

Quartet Talks Achieve Nothing

The latest round of Quartet talks with Israel and the Palestinian Authority fail to kick start the moribund peace process.

Cabinet Votes to Maintain PA Funds Freeze

The Netanyahu government has decided to maintain its deep freeze on $100 million in monthly tax revenue transfers to Ramallah.

PA Threatens 'Violence and Anarchy'

Officials in Ramallah say the rejection of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statehood bid at the UN will plunge the region into chaos.

Report: PA Expects Israeli Funds to Resume

Officials in Ramallah don't believe Netanyahu's decision to freeze tax revenue transfers will be long lived.

Ros-Lehtinen Caves on PA Funds

Top GOP lawmaker releases hundreds of millions to the PLO - accepting the administration's assertion it was a matter of 'national security.'

PA Statehood Bid Going Nowhere

Opposition from UN chief Ban Ki-moon and a lack of support in the Security Council has derailed Ramallah's unilateral track at the UN.

Ramallah Blames Israel for Cyber Attack on PA Internet

Ramallah claims Israel may have been behind the crash of the PA's Internet system in Judea, Samaria and Gaza on Tuesday.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Hamas Urges Abbas to 'Return to Resistance'

Hamas has called on PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas urging him to 'return to resistance' against Israel as a means of obtaining a state.

Israel Lobby Welcomes Decision to Sanction PA

The Knesset’s Israel Lobby congratulates the government for deciding to sanction the PA. "When Israel is attacked it must react."

PA: Israeli Sanctions Are 'Theft'

Officials in Ramallah are outraged that Jerusalem has imposed sanctions after the PA's willful violation of the Oslo Accords.

Israel Freezes Funds to PA

Israeli officials decided to freeze money transfers to the PA after it is accepted into UNESCO, and build some houses.

Abbas: Shalit Kidnapping 'A Good Thing'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says the Shalit kidnapping was a 'good thing' and that he will never recognize Israel's 'Jewishness.'

Report: Israel May Cut Ties With UNESCO

Following the accession of the Palestinian Authority to UNESCO Israel is considering cutting ties with the body.

Bosnia: No Consensus on PA Statehood Bid

As Bosnia prepares to chair the UNSC, its triumvir of presidents say they have no consensus on the PA statehood bid, will likely abstain.

Fatah Official: PA Won't Be Dismantled

Fatah official tries to play down rumors PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas would dismantle the PA, says PA officials were "looking for solutions."

Syria Mining Border With Lebanon

In what is being billed as an attempt to stop arms smuggling, Syrian authorities are mining their border with Lebanon.

Report: IDF to Recommend Concessions to PA

In the wake of Hamas' stratospheric rise following the Shalit Deal, the IDF may recommend moves to bolster the PA.

Quartet to Hold Separate Talks With Israel, PA

Quartet diplomats say they will meet separately with Israeli and PA officials due to Ramallah's refusal of direct talks.

UN Chief:New Israeli Neighborhood 'Unacceptable'

UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon says Israel's plans for a new community in southern Jerusalem "must cease."

Fatah Official: Reconciliation with Hamas 'Soon'

Fatah leader Azzam al-Ahmad says he expects reconciliation with rival Hamas soon and claimed the Hamas supports Abbas' UN bid.

Erekat: PA Won't Attend Quartet Confab

Reiterating demands for an Israeli construction freeze and recognition of the pre-1967 lines, PA officials reject Quartet talks in Jordan.

Colombia Rebuffs Abbas, Won't Support UN Bid

PA chairman left Colombia empty handed after a visit aimed at gaining the country's support at the UNSC.

Group: Don't Buy "Kassam Lulavim"

Notices posted in Hareidi neighborhoods in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak call for a boycott of lulavim (palm fronds) grown in Gaza and Jericho.

Quartet Says Talks to Resume on October 23

Int'l mediators have set a date for the resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA, but it's not clear either side will attend.

PLO: 'Blair Unwelcome'

The PLO has said Quartet spokesman Tony Blair has become persona non grata in PA enclaves and is "Netanyahu's mouthpiece."

Gaza Becomes A Separate Nation: Visa Required to Enter

Hamas may have pre-empted the PA statehood bid with one of its own, creating facts on the ground in Gaza. A visa is now required to enter.

Quartet to Invite Israel, PA to Brussels

The Quartet for Middle East Peace is expected to invite officials from Jerusalem and Ramallah to Brussels to talk about talks.

PA Plan: Use UN to Cement Claims to Jewish Holy Sites

The PA plans to use anticipated membership in UN committee to make claims on Jewish holy sites in Judea, Samaria.

Abbas: US Aid Cut Hurts Peace Process

PA chairman says a decision by US lawmakers to freeze aid the PA will "hurt the peace process," complains US is an Israeli ally.

Sarkozy: Jewish State a 'Silly' Idea

French president Nicolas Sarkozy squarely blames Israel for stalled talks and says the Jewish state's national identity is "silly."

Barak: Talks to Resume Using Quartet Proposal

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says direct talks with PA officials will resume using Quartet guidelines in the near future.

Jewish Building in Yesha Languishes, While Arab Building Booms

Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria may be at a near-standstill, but the Arab building sector is white-hot, the PA said this week.

US Could Cut Off UNESCO Funding if PA Accepted as Member

A key member of a Congressional appropriations committee said she would move to cut off US funding to UNESCO if the PA becomes a member.

Mideast Quartet to Meet Sunday

Envoys from the Mideast Quartet will meet Sunday in hopes of restarting stalled talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.