Palestinian Authority

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.

PA Accuses Dahlan of Sending Israeli Arms to Libya

Fatah strongman Muhammad Dahlan is being investigated by PA for allegedly helping send an ship of Israeli arms to Libya's Qaddafi.

Colombia Won't Recognize PA as a Country

Columbia won't join the parade of Latin American nations that have recognized the Palestinian Authority as a sovereign country.

General Alon: Progress In Investigation of Fogel Murders

IDF Judea and Samaria Commander, Brigadier General Alon speaks about the Fogel murders, checkpoints, legal advisers, and "Price Tag" responses.

Uruguay Recognizes PA as Sovereign Nation, France Defers

Uruguay joins a parade of Latin American nations recognizing the Palestinian Authority as independent. France says it won't do so on its own.

Netanyahu to PA: Sit Down and Talk Already!

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explained succinctly on Sunday why the negotiations with the PA have gone nowhere.

Ya'alon: Leave the Situation in the PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

Egypt Reaffirms 'Deep Ties' to Abbas's PA

PA Chairman received a letter from Egypt's de facto ruler, Gen.Tantawi, reaffirming bond between Cairo and Ramallah.

PA's Hevron Demand: Full Access for Arabs, None for Jews

While Hevron's Jews remain restricted to 3% of the city, PA Arabs demand unlimited access to majority-Jewish road.

PA Institutions Boycott U.S.

PA announces a boycott of the U.S. consulate in east Jerusalem after the U.S. vetoed an anti-Israel resolution at the UN last week.

PA Has a New Request from the UN for Hevron and Bethlehem

The PA has a new idea to prevent Jewish growth in Hevron and Bethlehem.

Abbas Turnabout: We Won't Declare Unilateral State

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas tells Al Jazeera that he has no plans to declare a state unilaterally, reveals Barak's plan for Jerusalem.

British Official: No Recognition of Unilateral PA State

A top British official said Thursday that Britain would not recognize a state declared unilaterally by the Palestinian Authority.

PLO Raises Flag over Washington

For the first time, the PLO raises its flag over its Washington mission. PA officials praise the Obama administration.

Both Heads of UNRWA in Gaza, Judea and Samaria Resign

The directors of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza, Judea and Samaria have both quit their jobs. Neither gave an explanation.

Dahlan Booted from Fatah Leadership, Under Investigation

Former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan is suspended from the faction's leadership and under a probe for planning a coup against PA Chairman Abbas.

PA Jails Atheist 'For His Own Good'

PA officials respond to human rights complaint, say atheist blogger is being held in jail for his own good.

Argentina, Uruguay Recognize PA as a State

More South American countries expected to do the same, allowing PA to avoid making peace or recognizing Jewish state.

PA Claims It Stopped Hamas Suicide Bomb Plot

The Palestinian Authority says is broke up a Hamas cell planning to kill a PA official, kidnap Israelis and attack Jerusalem with suicide attacks.

Israel Revokes Diplomatic Privileges for Qureia, Dahlan

Israel has revoked diplomatic privileges for former PA chief negotiator and prime minister Ahmed Qureia and Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan.

PA Offers Incentives to Jerusalem Investors

Palestinian Authority tries to strengthen its claims on Jerusalem with a new company aimed at promoting projects in the capital and its suburbs.

PA Plans Int'l Airport, Fayyad Promotes Provocations

The PA plans to build an international airport in Jericho and started an unauthorized industrial park in an area under total Israeli control.

MK Rotem: No One Should Be Surprised at FM Lieberman's Views

MK David Rotem doesn't know why Binyamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak were taken aback by FM Lieberman's speech - since his views are 'well known.'

Hamas Lawmaker Sues PA Forces in Tulkarem

A Hamas lawmaker is suing the PA security force after his home near Tulkarem was raided on Tuesday.

PA: Jewish Worship 'Sin and Filth' at Western Wall

The Palestinian Authority has publicly labeled Jewish worship at the Western Wall to be 'sin and filth' in a TV documentary.

PA Will Not Need Foreign Aid By 2013- or Will It?

PA Prime Minister says PA will be able to finance its budget on its own within three years. Donations are falling.

PA Prime Minister's Diplomatic War Against Israel

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad works to sabotage direct talks between Israel and the PA with a diplomatic war plan, "Appointment with Freedom."

Talks to Resume: US Wants Deal in One Year

The US announced that upcoming direct talks between Israel and the PA set for September would "resolve all final status issues... within one year.”

Israel: No Preconditions For Talks with PA

PM Netanyahu and his inner cabinet decided last night that Israel would not accept preconditions for talks with the Palestinian Authority.

PA Court Jails Hamas-Linked Gaza Journalist

A Hamas-linked journalist from Gaza has been jailed by a Palestinian Authority court in Hevron. He is not the first.

Barak: 'Difficult Decisions' Will Be Necessary

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met on Friday with UN Secretary General Ban ki-Moon. Barak said Israel hoped direct talks with the PA would begin soon.

Video: Where Massive Aid to PA Really Goes

A stark, hard-hitting video by FreeMiddleEast.com shows the world where its aid money to the PA really goes - and where it could be going.

PA Government Shakeup Planned Next Week

The Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is headed for a major shakeup next week. Prime Minister Salam Fayyad will allegedly form a new government.

Hizb Ut-Tahrir Extremists Clash with Hamas, PA

The pan-Islamist Hizb Ut-Tahrir group, committed to a worldwide Islamic Caliphate, clashes with Hamas in Gaza.

Abbas: Return to Direct Talks If Mitchell Makes Progress

If proximity talks go well, the Palestinian Authority may return to direct negotiations, according to PA Chairman and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas.

PMW: PA Students Turn Israel into 'Palestine'

Another clue as to the PA's true stance came in a TV program, when a student discussed the size of 'Palestine,' denying Israel's existence entirely

Report: Obama-PA ‘Understanding’ on Freeze Continuation

Obama administration has reportedly reached an "understanding" with the PA that Jewish construction will continue to be frozen - even in Jerusalem.

PA Poll: Majority Oppose 'Proximity Talks', Support Fayyad

The majority of PA Arabs in a recent survey opposed “proximity talks” with Israel, and supported a unilateral declaration of a new country in 2011.

Abbas the "Peacemaker" Hints at Intifada

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas hinted on Monday that a third intifada might be in the making while meeting with US Mideast envoy George Mitchell.

Hamas Furious over Negotiations Go-Ahead

Hamas speaker angered by Arab League go-ahead for mediated negotiations, warns Fatah against “illegitimate” talks.

Arab League Approves US-Brokered PA-Israel Talks; PM is Pleased

The Arab League has approved "indirect negotiations" between the PA and Israel. The US will broker. Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the decision.

Fatah Leaders Praise Mass Murderer

A Fatah conference in Ramallah included words of praise for terrorists, including the one who murdered 35 Israelis.

Elkin: PA's Outcry on Heritage Sites Proves Our Claim

The PA's anger over the inclusion of Judean sites as part of Israel's heritage proves that MKs were right to fight for it, says Likud's Elkin.

Video: PA Mother Calls to Sacrifice Children as Martyrs

The Palestinian Authority continues to incite against Israel, this time promoting a mother who calls on women to “sacrifice child for Palestine.”

PA: We Foiled Rocket Attack on Tel Aviv

Palestinian Authority troops say they found a rocket almost ready to launch in an Arab village east of Tel Aviv.

MK, Activists in Jericho Synagogue Drama

An MK and several activists circumvent the IDF to enter Jericho in dramatic protest for a Jewish presence. They said they were removed "violently."

PA Police Destroy Stolen Israeli Cars

Palestinian Authority police destroyed hundreds of stolen Israeli cars after finding them last week, rather than return them to their owners.

'J Street' Middle East Junket for 5 Congress Members

“J Street” is sponsoring a tour for five members of Congress this week in Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.

PA in Turmoil over Sex-Corruption Scandal

The plot thickens: Abbas suspends chief of staff, suspected in sex scandal. He in turn says he is the victim of an Israeli plot.