Palestinian Authority

US Formally Asks PA to Drop Statehood Bid

After months of implicit opposition to the PA statehood bid at the UN on September 20, the US has formally asked the PA to drop the move.

PA Continues Propaganda Offensive on Washington

PLO official Yasser Abed-Rabbo said the United States was showing "disdain for Arabs" by opposing the PA statehood bid at the UN.

US Position Upsets PA

Officials in Ramallah complain the United States is threatening them over their statehood bid at the UN on September 20.

Arab MKs Back PA Over Israel

Arab MKs have advised PA officials in Ramallah to go forward with their statehood bid at the UN over Israeli objections.

EU to Debate Unified Vote on PA Statehood

EU ministers are meeting to discuss the PA's unilateral statehood bid. Will the EU vote as a bloc, and if so, how?

EU Still 'Undecided' on PA Statehood Bid at UN

It appears the EU is still split over voting on the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood recognition at the United Nations.

Oren: PA Statehood Jeopardizes Oslo

Israeli Ambassador to the United States says Israel has no agreements with a 'Government of Palestine.'

Steinitz: PA Statehood Bid More Dangerous Than Hamas

Finance Minister Yuval Steintiz said the PA Statehood Bid in September is 'more dangerous' than Hamas; Israel will 'respond.'

US State Dept Slams Congress Funding Block of PA at UN

The US State Dept. has slammed efforts by a Florida lawmaker to block the PA from seeking United Nations membership as a new country.

Jordan Continues Attempt to Persuade PA to Abandon UN Bid

Jordan continues its efforts to persuade the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its bid for statehood and United Nations membership.

Ros-Lehtinen Moves to Block PA UN Statehood Bid, Status Upgrade

The chairwoman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee proposes a clause blocking funds to UN members who back the PA's statehood bid.

Jordan: PA's September Plan Will Hurt 'Refugees'

Jordan again voiced its opposition to the PA's plan to seek recognition for an Arab state in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem

PA 'Condemns Attacks on Civilians' After Tel Aviv Stabbings

The Palestinian Authority announced Monday it "condemns all attacks on civilians" after a PA Arab stabbed 8 people at a Tel Aviv club.

Hamas, Fatah in Different Time Zones

Hamas' refusal to synchronize its clocks with Fatah may be indicative of the wide gulf between Israel's most virulent enemies.

EU Funding to PA on the Chopping Block?

European lawmakers are questioning whether the EU, the largest PA donor, can afford to continue giving the PA hundreds of millions in aid.

Arab Knesset Members to Diplomats: Support PA State

Rightwing MKs were livid, after Arab Knesset members urged African diplomats to support the PA's plan to declare an Arab state in Yesha

PA Vows to Erase 'Filth,' Build Arab Homes at Western Wall

The Palestinian Authority plans to build Arab housing in the Western Wall plaza if ever it gains control of Jerusalem.

EU Asks Israel to Reopen PLO Headquarters

The European Union has urged Israel to allow the Palestinian Authority to re-open PLO headquarters in the Orient House in Jerusalem.

PA Teaches 5-Year-Olds to Die for Allah

PA kindergarten teaches children to die fighting Israel in the name of Islam. Class play involves soldiers, death.

PA Residents: Where are 'Human Rights' when PA Oppresses Us?

PA Arabs rally against wave of detentions, ask where human rights groups are when PA oppresses its people.

Landau: Time to Cancel the Oslo Accords

Minister Uzi Landau calls to cancel 'absurd' Oslo agreements as PA seeks unilateral state. Israel must prepare for September violence.

PA: 'Honor' No Longer Automatic Murder Excuse

Men in the PA who murder female relatives will no longer have their sentences automatically commuted if they claim “family honor.”

PA Bemoans Jerusalem Construction

Palestinian Authority officials slammed Israel's decision to build 4,300 new units in Jerusalem saying it was a 'war crime.'

Arabs, Leftists Preparing for September on Faceboook, Twitter

The PA and its supporters are preparing for September, calling for both diplomacy and violence on Facebook and Twitter.

Barenboim, Outspoken Critic of Israel, Set for Nobel Nomination

Daniel Barenboim, the world famous conductor also known for his rabid anti-Israel views – is to be a Nobel Peace Prize candidate.

PMW: US Funds PA, Money Goes to Terrorist Prisoner Salaries

The Palestinian Authority is bemoaning its cash-strapped state, while paying monthly salaries to convicted terrorists.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in Israel to See for Himself

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., whose father, Rev. J.J. Sr., boasted Obama would end the US-Israeli alliance, visits Israel and Abbas this week.

Fatah Continues Anti-Dahlan Campaign with Arafat Murder Claim

Fatah continues its campaign against one-time strongman Mahmoud Dahlan with claim that he poisoned Arafat.

Lieberman Warns PA Ready for 'Bloodshed' in September

FM Avigdor Lieberman warns PA is preparing to attack Israel with 'bloodshed on a scale we haven't seen" in September, says to cut ties now.

PA Unrest as Financial Crisis Continues

The PA heads off a strike by promising to pay salaries, but warns that needs will go unmet in August. Arab League nations blamed.

PA: No Talks Being Held with Israel

PA spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh: Despite reports in Israeli media, no talks are taking place between Peres and Erakat.

Mansour: PA 'Ready For Statehood'

PA envoy to the UN tells Security Council the PA is 'ready for statehood' during a dry run for September; Israel rejects move.

PA to Unilaterally Set Borders in September

PA officials are planning to unilaterally set their own borders after their statehood bid at the UN in September.

Biblical Jewish Roots Irrelevant, Says PA Activist

The Bible is an “ancient holy book” that is irrelevant in the Palestinian Authority aim for all of Judea and Samaria, a PA activist says.

PA to Spend Millions on Jerusalem Schools

The PA will spend $4.5 million to 'improve' Jerusalem schools, in violation of the Oslo Accords.

Norway Opts to Wait on PA Statehood Bid

Norway supports the Palestinian Authority's right to recognition of statehood – but is not quite ready to put its UN vote there yet.

Assad Regime Recognizes 'Palestinian State'

Following the Arab League's decision to submit the PA's application for statehood, Syria has recognized the PA as sovereign before September.

Report: PA Unity Farce Marches On

After months of stalled unity talks and a return to bickering, rocket attacks on southern Israel, Fatah and Hamas are in a farcical limbo.

Bolton: PA Statehood Bid Means "Next to Nothing"

Former US envoy to the UN John Bolton says the PA statehood bid in September means 'next to nothing' without a peace agreement with Israel.

PA Set to Approve October 2011 Elections

The PLO executive committee agreed on October 2011 for municipal elections, just one month after its planned statehood bid at the UN.

Arab League Submitting PA Statehood Bid

The Arab League plans to back the PA's bid for statehood at the UN in September as Russia scuttles the Quartet's plans to openly oppose the move.

Hamas: No Fiscal Crisis in Gaza

The Hamas terror organization says it remains solvent and that it will pay its salaries on time.

Hamas Complains Abbas Obstructing Unity Government

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of delaying unity in favor of his statehood bid at the UN in September

PA: Salaries Unpaid, Fayyad Blames Donors

A blow to statehood goal? PA cannot pay salaries, blames donor countries.

PA Accuses Israel of 'Terrorizing' Terrorists

The PA accuses Israel of “terror, oppression” over plans to cut benefits to terrorist prisoners pending the release of Gilad Shalit.

Vice PM to Jewish Parliamentarians: More Sanctions on Iran

Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon meets with visiting Jewish parliamentarians, says more economic sanctions on Iran are needed.

PA's 4 Preconditions for Talks with Israel Include Support at UN

The Palestinian Authority has presented the Quartet with four pre-conditions without which it refuses to resume talks with Israel.

PM Says Abbas Must Recognize Israel's Jewishness Before Peace

Netenyahu says PA must recognize Israel as a Jewish state before two-states emerge; then invokes Hertz saying Israel must build in all of Israel.

Lieberman: Oslo Void If PA Declares State

FM Avigdor Lieberman told EU counterpart Catherine Ashton a declaration of statehood by the PA would void the Olso Accords.

PA Criticized for Honoring Oslo Accords

The PA was criticized for coordinating Jewish visits to Joseph's Tomb after the recent visit of twelve Jewish MKs to the site.

PA Arabs Plan Human Chain 'In Support of Palestine'

PA Arabs launch a Facebook campaign in which they call on Arabs to create “the largest human chain” in support of a Palestinian state.

Abbas Is 'Trapped With September'

PA officials say Abbas wants to back down from his unilateral track at the UN and return to talks with Israel, but has locked himself in.

PA Financial Woes Fueling Unity Crisis

Despite claims to the contrary, the PA economy is in crisis and cannot sustain a PA state; unity government deadline missed.

Abbas Advisor Warns of Third Intifada if Talks Fail

A senior advisor to Abbas says Nakba Day incidents were a “rehearsal” for Naksa Day, warns of a third intifada if peace talks don't advance.

Egypt Plans Gaza City Consulate

Egypt plans to open a consular office in Gaza City after the Fatah-Hamas unity government is formed.

Poll: Ungrateful PA Pans UN

Although the Palestinian Authority has been one of the greatest beneficiaries of the UN's largesse, PA Arabs don't care for the United Nations.

Begin Breaks Likud Ranks on INR Radio; Rejects PA State

INR interview: Minister Benny Begin rejects PA state, says "Naqba Day" events prove Arabs' true intent, says pr war can be won with truth.

Survey: Israelis Believe Palestine State and Intifada on the Way

Survey among Israelis finds that most believe a Palestinian state is coming in September along with a new Intifada that has PA support.

Shaath: Unity Makes Liberation of Palestine Possible

PA negotiator Dr. Nabil Shaath says Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is essential to the "liberation of Palestine" during talks with Hamas in Gaza.

PA: Bibi More Popular Than Washington, Lincoln!

PA says Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reception in the US Congress shows America's bias; Bibi more popular than Washington and Lincoln!