Palestinian Authority

Religious Zionist Rabbis protest treatment of Jews in Samaria

Several prominent religious Zionist Rabbis have signed a statement demanding Israel treat Jews differently than Palestinian rioters.

Pres. Herzog urges PA chief:

'Forceful, persistent, war against terror'

Israel's Pres. Herzog calls on Palestinian Authority chief to act to thwart terror, incitement.

Why the Palestinian authority hates archaeologists

Those pesky archaologists keep turning up proof that Jews lived in Israel in ancient times, but have found nothing on 'Palestinians.' Op-ed.

Netanyahu: Eliminate aspiration for Palestinian state

Israel is preparing for the day after Mahmoud Abbas, PM Netanyahu says during closed meeting.

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

A soldier on leave is suspected of having taken part in a violent riot near the PA town of Umm Safa.

A rare meeting at the UN

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly tells UN officials: The PA has lost its ability to control northern Samaria.

Ending terror against Israelis now

The 'occupation' is a bad thing, all agree. Since it is suicide to allow a PA state, the only option is sovereignty and annexation. Op-ed.

Israelis attacked on their way to Samaria town

Cars driving to the town of Homesh were pelted with stones as they passed the Palestinian town of Burka.

Bereaved husband and father-in-law demands action against PA

Binyamin Horgen, who lost two loved ones to terrorism, went to the Knesset to demand lawmakers take stronger action against the PA.

PA, Hamas hold Israel responsible for crime in Arab communities

The PA and Hamas have each stated that Israel is not doing enough to protect Arab communities from violent crime.

ZOA president:

'Jewish leaders must do more against PA'

Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, urges Jewish leaders to push harder against support for the PA.

Abbas' spokesman:

'All Israeli occupation settlements are illegal'

PA blasts relocation of the Homesh Yeshiva, claims “that all Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal.”

Report:

PA intel officer killed during Israeli operation in Jenin

Palestinian Authority media outlet claims intelligence officer and Fatah terrorist released from Israeli prison killed by IDF in Jenin.

Abbas' spokesman:

'Flag Dance is a surrender to the Jewish extremists'

Spokesman for PA chairman warns against Flag Dance passing through the Temple Mount complex, says it could lead to a security escalation.

PA to ICC:

'Issue an arrest warrant against Ben Gvir'

PA claims National Security Minister supported the targeted killing of Palestinian Arabs.

Op-Ed:

The next step after diplomatic relations with the Saudis

The path to normalization involves a resolution of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs, but not necessarily a state.Op-ed.

Samaria leader:

'Eliminate the Palestinian Authority's terror infrastructure'

'Capturing terrorists after the act does not stop terror, IDF and government must change the paradigm,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Chinese Foreign Minister:

'We're ready to help facilitate Israel-PA peace talks'

China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, speaks to Israeli and PA counterparts, expresses concerns over intensifying tensions.

How a Holocaust happens

Remembering the Holocaust may allow us the consolation of assuming that the "worst" has already happened. Alas, this may not be true.Op-ed.

UN committee to PA:

'Investigate disappearance of Israelis in Gaza'

UN Committee tells PA to investigate disappearance of Israeli citizens Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, who are held in Gaza.

3 billion shekels to the PA:

'Why is Netanyahu still funding murderers?'

Real blame goes to Bennett, who saved PA from financial implosion, says Morris Hirsch.

PA responds to Evyatar march:

'The entire settlement is illegal'

Abbas' spokesman describes participants of march to Evyatar as "the militias of the settlers" and "a fascist invasion of Jewish extremists".

Azerbaijan to open diplomatic office in Ramallah

Azeri Foreign Minister announces move during meeting with PA foreign affairs chief. Azerbaijan this week opened an embassy in Israel.

Op-ed:

Our efforts to lower terrorism perpetuate the conflict

Compromise, negotiation and allowing the Jewish State’s honor and position to be pushed back are met with war, time and time again. Op-ed.

Op-Ed

What are the Palestinian Arabs thinking?

A new poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR), provides a fresh view of Palestinian Arab opinions. Op-ed.

Abbas' office to Smotrich:

'The Palestinians are the owners of this land'

Office of PA chairman condemns Smotrich's remarks that “there is no such thing as a Palestinian people.”

Ahead of Ramadan:

Israel repeats commitment not to build in Judea and Samaria

At the joint summit in Egypt, Israel and the Palestinians repeated their commitment to agreements made at the previous summit in Jordan.

PA cabinet leader claims:

'This land has been ours since the time of the Canaanites'

Mohammad Shtayyeh: We do not need to provide proof that we are the original owners of the land in Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Authority building luxury town for terrorists

100 luxury villas under construction in Samaria for freed terrorists and their families.

One week before Ramadan:

Israel and PA to hold another summit in Egypt

More than two weeks after the summit in Aqaba, the two sides will meet again in Sharm El-Sheikh.

PA factions welcome Saudi-Iran normalization

PA chairman's office hopes Saudi-Iran agreement "will lead to stability and enhance the positive atmosphere in the region.”

PA officials warn:

'Death penalty for terrorists law will open the gates of hell'

Hamas says the continuation of the "policy of executions in cold blood in the field will not terrorize the Palestinian people".

Hamas’s Ramadan plan

The IDF may be forced to launch additional operations deep in the PA because it.no longer fights against terrorism. Op-ed.

Aqaba Summit

US reveals Israeli concessions to PA, plans for second summit

Israel will join US-mediated talks with Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Egypt again next month, State Department reveals.

Aqaba Summit: Israel agrees to 4-6 month settlement freeze

The Jordanian-sponsored summit between Israel and the PA has ended with limited agreements to restore cooperation between the parties.

IDF reduces counterterror activity following Jordan summit

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams govt. after decision to reduce operations to arrest terrorists in Judea and Samaria in response to summit.

Former PA cabinet leader Ahmed Qurei dies at 85

Qurei, also known as Abu Ala, was a member of the PA's negotiating team with Israel, but was also critical of the Jewish state.

Hamas claims:

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

Hamas accuses PA of caving to US and withdrawing Security Council resolution condemning Israel over Judea and Samaria construction.

PA seeking anti-Israel motion at Security Council

Axios report: PA talking to members of UN Security Council about resolution condemning Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish org slams Canadian government for funding ‘pay for slay’

Abraham Global Peace Initiative denounces Canadian government for 'complicity in aiding and abetting Palestinian terrorism.'

Terror victims sue Biden administration to stop funding of PA

Relatives of murdered terror victim and survivor of suicide bombing file suit to bar Biden White House from funding Palestinian Authority.

Israel challenges US handover of First Temple-era relics to PA

Artifact from First Temple-era Judea seized from Jewish philanthropist's collection declared 'example of Palestinian cultural patrimony.'

INTO THE FRAY

Conspicuous by their…presence

Palestinian flags, on unabashed and unhindered display at demonstrations against Israel's judicial reform, reveal their real motive. Op-ed.

Will Palestinian Authority rein in 'time bomb' terrorists?

Will the PA, largely supported by Israel and the US, take control of the situation or allow an escalation of terror attacks?

Minister Orit Strock:

'The Palestinian Authority is directing the attacks'

Minister Orit Strock at Religious Zionist conference: The PA's law book contains things that were also written in the days of Nazi Germany.

PA says it is halting security coordination with Israel

Palestinian Authority PM says security cooperation 'no longer exists' in response to IDF raid in Jenin which foiled major terror attack.

PA claims:

'Netanyahu is taking over Area C'

PA foreign affairs bureau condemns the Prime Minister's comments regarding law enforcement against illegal Palestinian Arab construction.

Ad Kan:

A fake Palestinian Land Registry for Area C is being written now

According to a new report, the World Bank, EU and UN, the PA established a fake Palestinian land registry in Judea and Samaria

PA thanks Saudis for refusing to normalize ties with Israel

The statement comes after Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister said the kingdom will not normalize ties with Israel without a Palestinian state.

On its 35th anniversary, Hamas promises more violence

The question is how much the population, and especially the influential clans of Gaza, are willing to endure?" Op-ed.

ICJ confirms it received request to probe Israeli 'occupation'

The UN General Assembly voted last month in favor of the resolution, which was promoted by the PA.

Israel-Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian issue

The Saudis have much to gain from peace with Israel and nothing to gain from championing the Palestinian Arabs Will logic win out? Op-ed.

Op-ed:

The terror authority

The P.A. poses a strategic threat to Israel’s security. Op-ed.

Revealed: PA's plan to build neighborhood on Joshua's Altar

Israel org. obtains official PA documents showing PA plan to build on top of historic Biblical site, taking it over and destroying it.

Report:

New sanctions spell trouble for PA

A source in the Palestinian Authority says that Abbas won't rush to send security forces to operate if the sanctions continue.

Minister Smotrich announces reappropriation of PA funding

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the reappropriation of funding from the Palestinian Authority to victims of terror.

Millions for terror victims:

Smotrich implements sanctions on PA

Finance Minister to sign order transferring NIS 139 million of PA finds to terror victims under Litvak verdict.

Police stop terror conference in Jerusalem

Officers who arrived at the scene prevented the conference from being held, shut the venue, and summoned three activists for questioning.

Terrorist who murdered IDF soldier receives warm welcome

Karim Younes, who was released from prison, was greeted in his village in northern Israel by a large crowd, including PA officials.

Palestinian Authority:

'Israeli sanctions won't stop us from fighting the occupation'

PA "foreign ministry" condemns sanctions imposed on it by Israel in response to its anti-Israel bid at the UN.