Palestinian Authority

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!

PA Vows Unilateral Moves; Obama: It's a Mistake

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas vows to go to the UN if Israel doesn't sit down and negotiate with Hamas; Obama says, "it's a mistake."

Business Leaders' Unity Meeting in Gaza

A delegation of PA business owners from Judea and Samaria entered Gaza through the Rafiah Crossing Thursday for a separate unity meeting.

MKs See How PA Takes Over Jerusalem

National Union MKs were given a tour of neighborhoods in Jerusalem and saw first hand how the PA paves roads within Israeli-controlled territory.

'A Palestinian State is an Illusion'

Dr. Ron Breiman of the Hatikva faction in the National Union party believes that a Palestinian State would never bring about peace.

PA to Pay Terrorists in Israeli Prisons Salaries

The Palestinian Authorites passed a law last month granting PA residents and Israeli Arabs imprisoned by Israel for terror salaries.

Hamas Founders Amid Lover's Quarrel

Hamas co-founders Khaled Mashaal and Mahmoud al-Zahar don't agree on PA talks with Israel; "resistance the only option," al Zahar says.

Netanyahu: Abbas is Distorting History

Prime Minister Netanyahu harshly criticizes PA Chairman Abbas over his NY Times op-ed which conveniently left out and warped historical facts.

Erekat: Israel 'No Partner' for PA

Former Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat told a conference in Tel Aviv Monday there is no peace partner today in Israel.

Israel to Renew Tax Transfer to the PA

Israel announces that the frozen tax money will be transferred to the PA, after confirmation was received that it will not be given to Hamas.

Unity Fallout: PA to Ask UN to Intervene in Israeli Tax Freeze

PA leadership voted to ask UN to intervene to lift Israeli freeze, instituted to keep money from Hamas, on transfers of tax revenues to the PA.

Hamas Admits 'Peace Accord' is a Prelude to War

Mahmoud Zahar says Hamas will never recognize Israel as that would "cancel the right of the next generation to liberate the land."

PA Firm Issues 5-Year Corporate Bonds

The Palestinian Authority has issued its first set of five-year corporate bonds. They were purchased by Jordanian and PA banks.

Expert: PA State Endangers Israel’s Home Front

Arutz Sheva presents the contents of a study by Moshe Hisdai on the future Palestinian state and the dangers it poses to Israel's security.

Lieberman's Party to Demand Cutting of Ties with PA

Israel Beiteinu to demand Israel cut all ties and monetary transfers with PA following the Hamas-Fatah unity deal; Israel asks EU to cut funds.

UN Workers: Holocaust Education Would 'Confuse' PA Children

UNRWA workers oppose Holocaust education in PA schools, as PA accuses Israel of “imitating Nazis.”

PLC Member Puts The Lie to Abbas' Vow to Talk

Faud Kokali (PLC) admits the PA has no intention of negotiating with Israel; Hamas has not agreed to peace; unity is a hope, not a reality.

Cairo Invites Fatah, Hamas For Signing Ceremony

Cairo has sent invitations Thursday to Fatah and Hamas for the signing of the reconciliation agreement announced Wednesday.

Fayyad: PA Already Moving to Make J'lem its Capital

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the PA will make unilateral moves to establish Jerusalem as the capital for a PA state.

Hamas and Fatah to Kiss, Make Up?

Egyptian intelligence officials say Fatah and Hamas have reconciled and will be setting a date for new elections.

Netanyahu to PA : Peace With Hamas Means No Peace With Israel

PM tells Abbas peace with Hamas means no peace with Israel after reports of a Fatah-Hamas reconcilliation emerge.

The Four Sons, the Leftist Elite, and the PA State

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel discusses the connection between the Four Sons of the Haggadah and the PA state.

Abbas Rejects Third Intifada; Beats Unilateralist Drums

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he 'would not accept' a third intifada, reiterated he would seek a UN declaration of a PA state.

PA Gunning For French, German Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas plans to meet with France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel in a bid for recognition of a unilaterally declared PA state.

PA Says US Needs to Move Fast on 'Peace Plan'

"It's time for the American administration to move before September," says Abbas spokesman, demanding to a "strong policy" against settlements.

Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.

Int'l Monetary Fund, World Bank: PA Ready for Statehood

The International Monetary Fund gave the Palestinian Authority a boost this week, saying it can run the economy of an independent nation.