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Israeli flags to be flown on Temple Mount - despite threats

Temple Mount groups urge Independence Day visits with Israeli flags, while the Palestinian Authority warns of escalation over the planned move.

Israeli flags to be flown on Temple Mount - despite threats

PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack

The Palestinian Authority extradites Hicham Harb, a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly 1982 attack on the Jo Goldenberg Jewish restaurant in Paris.

PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack

Demonstrations supporting terrorists in the Palestinian Authority

While thousands of terrorists are being held in Israeli prisons, including those who planned and carried out the October 7 massacre, the Palestinian Authority marked “Prisoner’s Day" today.

Demonstrations supporting terrorists in the Palestinian Authority

Sharp criticism

British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.

British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Why do we succeed against enemies abroad but struggle at home?

We cannot defeat an enemy we refuse to name and whose ideology we are afraid to confront. It's time to define the Arabs of Judea and Samaria, whose children are taught to kill Jews in school, as part of the enemy. Opinion.

Why do we succeed against enemies abroad but struggle at home?

22 Years Later:

US ruling against Palestinian Authority restored

The U.S. federal appeals court reinstated the 2015 judgment ordering the Palestinian Authority and the PLO to pay $655.5 million to victims of terrorism.

US ruling against Palestinian Authority restored

Four Israelis rescued from Jericho

Three Israeli women in their 20s and a toddler enter Palestinian Authority-controlled Jericho for holiday vacation, are rescued by security forces.

Four Israelis rescued from Jericho

Top PA official:

'Expel Israel from all international soccer institutions'

Jibril Rajoub, President of the Palestinian Authority soccer association, calls at a press conference for Israel to be expelled from all international soccer bodies.

'Expel Israel from all international soccer institutions'

Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision

Muslim Waqf protests decision to shutter institution functioning as branch of the Palestinian Authority, turns to legal channels.

Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision

Severe warning:

Palestinian Authority is preparing a Trojan Horse for Israel

Palestinian Authority possesses an armed force three times larger than that agreed upon in the Oslo Accords, elite units, and offensive weapons. 'No one can say they were not warned,' says MK Avigdor Liberman.

Palestinian Authority is preparing a Trojan Horse for Israel

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

Underground parking lot in Bnei Brak leads to discovery of unusual quantity of eggs from the Palestinian Authority - some without stamps and some with counterfeit stamps.

Unusual discovery in Bnei Brak parking lot

'Secret base’ on the Temple Mount sparks Palestinian anger

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel sparked a viral stir with an AI-generated image of fighter jets over the Temple Mount, drawing over 100,000 views and sharp criticism from the Palestinian Authority.

'Secret base’ on the Temple Mount sparks Palestinian anger

COGAT takes aim at Palestinian Authority's toxic vegetables

COGAT orders additional testing for Palestinian Authority agricultural products, following toxic results.

COGAT takes aim at Palestinian Authority's toxic vegetables

Subsidizing Slaughter:

Why the PA is the greatest obstacle to regional peace

Western funds intended for civic institution-building are actively being manipulated to sustain a massive, hidden infrastructure that financially rewards past and present terror attacks. Op-ed.

Why the PA is the greatest obstacle to regional peace

PA sent half a billion shekels to terrorists in 2025

The Palestinian Authority transferred hundreds of millions of shekels to terrorists over the past year, including "special grants" to those released in the recent hostage deals.

PA sent half a billion shekels to terrorists in 2025

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

PA envoy Riyad Mansour withdraws bid for UN President after diplomatic pressure. Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon hails the move: The PA should focus on stopping incitement.

PA envoy drops UN presidency bid, Israel applauds decision

Over terror ties

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany calls for an end to financial support for UNRWA, demanding stricter monitoring of aid to the Palestinian Authority and an immediate halt to donations.

Germany’s CDU calls for end to UNRWA funding

'You're being poisoned':

Knesset comm. warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Knesset Health Committee finds many Palestinian Authority agricultural products entering Israel contaminated with banned pesticides linked to cancer, Parkinson’s, damage to liver and kidneys, and developmental harm in children.

Knesset comm. warns of toxic Palestinian produce entering Israel

Conference of Presidents:

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

Yisrael Ganz calls for full Israeli security in Judea and Samaria, civilian stability for Arabs, and a move away from the failed Palestinian state model, stressing security as the basis for coexistence.

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

Nir Barkat:

Emirates model can replace Palestinian Authority

Nir Barkat proposes a Hebron-based “Emirates model" as an alternative to a two-state solution and highlights Israel’s growing ties with Asia and the US.

Emirates model can replace Palestinian Authority

The PA’s Draft Constitution:

A document built on a lie that demands an Israeli legal response

The Legal Response Israel should be making must show this sham document for what it is - the legalese language version of "from the river to the sea." This is not a document about building a state. It is a document about erasing a people. Opinion.

A document built on a lie that demands an Israeli legal response

Abbas announces: 'State of Palestine' has new 'constitution'

Palestinian Authority publishes draft of 'temporary constitution,' calling on public to submit reactions.

Abbas announces: 'State of Palestine' has new 'constitution'

PA 'finance minister' warns of collapse

PA’s “finance minister" warns in press conference in Ramallah that the financial situation of the PA has become "extremely dangerous."

PA 'finance minister' warns of collapse

European pressure works: The change in Palestinian Arab textbooks

Palestinian Arab report says changes have been made to Palestinian Authority textbooks, including the removal of some inciting content.

European pressure works: The change in Palestinian Arab textbooks

'Gaza is part of Israel'

PA livid over Strock’s remarks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ office blasts Minister Strock after she says the Gaza Strip is part of the Land of Israel.

PA livid over Strock’s remarks

Netanyahu’s office:

'PA will have no role in Gaza'

Israel rejects newly revealed Gaza committee logo featuring a PA symbol, saying it contradicts Netanyahu’s pledge and differs from the version originally shown to Israel.

'PA will have no role in Gaza'

PA not involved in Gaza rule? The logo says otherwise

Despite pledges excluding Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, the new Gaza administration body features PA symbols and members linked to Fatah and PA institutions.

PA not involved in Gaza rule? The logo says otherwise

Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho

Four Jews, some holding foreign citizenship, entered Jericho accompanied by a Palestinian guide and said they did not know that that their presence in the area was prohibited.

Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho

Palestinian Authority policeman fires towards Israeli Jew

IDF claims shooting by Palestinian Authority policeman towards Israeli Jew not a terror attack.

Palestinian Authority policeman fires towards Israeli Jew

Ex‑PA official:

PA leadership full of systemic corruption

Former PA intelligence chief Tawfiq al‑Tirawi accuses Abbas’s leadership of systemic corruption, warning he may reveal specific cases.

PA leadership full of systemic corruption

PA welcomes Trump’s push for next phase of Gaza plan

PA welcomed President Trump’s efforts to advance the second phase of his peace plan for Gaza, backing a transitional administration and renewed international coordination.

PA welcomes Trump’s push for next phase of Gaza plan

Reform in the Palestinian Authority curriculum? What reform?

Textbooks most clearly reflect the way in which a society seeks to instill its principles in the minds of its youth. PA textbooks clearly contradict its commitments under the Oslo Accords. Op-ed.

Reform in the Palestinian Authority curriculum? What reform?

Hamas accuses: Netanyahu is dragging his feet

A senior Hamas official says talks are ongoing in Cairo with Egypt and other Palestinian organizations.

Hamas accuses: Netanyahu is dragging his feet

Bereaved father to former MK: 'You sell your soul to terrorists'

Bereaved father Yossi Cohen lashes out at former Meretz MK Mossi Raz at meeting on freezing monies used to pay terrorists' salaries.

Bereaved father to former MK: 'You sell your soul to terrorists'

Report:

Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

According to an Al-Sharq report, PA President Mahmoud Abbas was taken for medical treatment in Ramallah.

Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

PA against E1: A dangerous turning point

The PA’s Jerusalem Governorate claims that issuing the E1 tenders is intended to establish facts on the ground that will block a Palestinian state.

PA against E1: A dangerous turning point

Palestinian Authority attempting to reassert control over Gaza

PA cabinet leader says he will continue advancing changes that would enable the PA’s integration into governance in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Authority attempting to reassert control over Gaza

149 million shekels paid to families of terror victims

Following seizures imposed on Palestinian Authority funds, families of victims of severe terrorist attacks since the early 2000s receive payments.

149 million shekels paid to families of terror victims

Report:

Israel agrees to establish a managing committee for Gaza

Senior Palestinian Authority and Egyptian officials are discussing implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement and reopening the Rafah crossing in both directions.

Israel agrees to establish a managing committee for Gaza

Lawsuit against PA

Over 1.2 billion shekels for terror tictims

273 terror victims and their families have filed a lawsuit against the Palestinian Authority and Hamas for their involvement in funding terrorism.

Over 1.2 billion shekels for terror tictims

Smotrich:

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Israel to remove waste caused by illegal fires set by Palestinian Authority Arabs, charge bill to Palestinian Authority.

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Abbas:

'No one will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'

Palestinian Authority chairman marks 61 years since Fatah’s “revolution” and declares: Gaza will return to PA control; no Palestinian state will be established without it.

'No one will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'

IDF Reserve Officer:

'We're supporting an enemy army inside Israel'

Following the extensive military exercise conducted by the PA, which included seizures of towns and the use of RPG launchers, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi warns that the PA will soon turn on Israel.

'We're supporting an enemy army inside Israel'

IDF rep reveals:

Political leadership ordered to strengthen PA economy

IDF representative tells Knesset subcommittee that Israeli Arabs are being allowed into Jenin and Tulkarm to boost PA economy.

Political leadership ordered to strengthen PA economy

Palestinian Authority: Marwan Barghouti is a leader

PA chairman Abbas meets with Fadwa Barghouti in his office as part of a Palestinian Arab and international campaign for the release of Marwan Barghouti.

Palestinian Authority: Marwan Barghouti is a leader

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Winter:

'Israel seeks peace, Palestinians seek our destruction'

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter warned at the Jabotinsky Conference that Israel misreads Palestinian intentions, arguing that talk of a “day after” in Gaza fueled false hopes, calling for decisive action and a clear rejection of a Palestinian state.

'Israel seeks peace, Palestinians seek our destruction'

Smotrich:

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

IDF soldier found in the heart of Jericho

Palestinian Authority security forces locate IDF soldier in Jericho, transfer him to Israeli forces; IDF investigating.

IDF soldier found in the heart of Jericho

PA:

'Approval of new Judea and Samaria communities a defiance'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, condemns Israel’s policy in Judea and Samaria, calling it “a defiance of international law.”

'Approval of new Judea and Samaria communities a defiance'

Spain’s PM to Abbas:

'Gaza devastation is genocide, accountability needed'

Spain’s PM Sanchez tells PA chairman Abbas in Madrid that Gaza’s devastation demands accountability, reaffirming Spain’s support for a two-state solution and recognition of “Palestine”.

'Gaza devastation is genocide, accountability needed'

PA slams approval of 764 new housing units in Judea and Samaria

PA accuses Israel of undermining international efforts to restore stability, urges President Trump to pressure Israel to reverse its policies, warning that continued construction risks would ignite further regional escalation.

PA slams approval of 764 new housing units in Judea and Samaria

A behind-the-scenes diplomatic move

Report: Prime Minister Netanyahu held a secret meeting last week with Tony Blair, who is advancing a plan to bring the Palestinian Authority into control over areas in Gaza. The idea is designed as a pilot program and is contingent on reforms within the PA.

A behind-the-scenes diplomatic move

PA Textbooks:

Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

A current review of Palestinian Authority textbooks points to incitement, historical rewriting, non-recognition of Israel and encouragement of jihad.

Six-year-olds to be taught about 'martyrs'

Saudi Arabia transfers $90 million to the Palestinian Authority

Saudi Arabia is working on the international stage to encourage donor countries to assist the Palestinian Authority, in order to prevent its economic collapse.

Saudi Arabia transfers $90 million to the Palestinian Authority

Unfulfilled commitments:

PA continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.

PA continues to transfer payments to terrorists

PA demands return to Resolution 181 borders

The Palestinian Authority has once again marked the anniversary of the UN Resolution 181 with a demand that Israel allow it to return to the borders and rights of the UN partition plan.

PA demands return to Resolution 181 borders

Fatah Youth Conference:

Mahmoud Abbas's provocative speech

At Fatah Youth Conference, Mahmoud Abbas praises beginnings of ‘Palestinian revolution,’ refrained from condemning 10/7, referred to fighting in Gaza as a ‘new Nakba,’ and prayed for the ‘heroic martyrs.’

Mahmoud Abbas's provocative speech

Review:

"The Palestinian Lie: Shattering The Myths"

One example: According to the 1922 British census, Jews were the majority of residents of Jerusalem, outnumbering Moslems with 33,971 Jews to 13, 413 Moslems.

"The Palestinian Lie: Shattering The Myths"

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

In a special Security Council meeting, Israel's ambassador to the UN attacked the Palestinian Authority, claiming that it is not preventing the establishment of terrorism.

Danon to PA representative: You will not be in Gaza

Tony Blair discusses the 'day after' in the Gaza Strip

Abbas’s deputy Hussein al-Sheikh meets with former British PM in an effort to involve the Palestinian Authority in governing Gaza after the official end of the war.

Tony Blair discusses the 'day after' in the Gaza Strip