Ramallah

Violence over Temple Mount Spills into Ramallah

Arab mob attacks IDF soldiers near Ramallah while protesting against Israeli forces on Temple Mount.

Abbas Accused of Deliberately Trying to Weaken Gaza

Where's the money? Chairman of Palestinian parliament's Audit Committee says Abbas not sending money to where it's needed.

Facing his demons

His Father was Lynched in Ramallah; Today He Protects Israelis

Roey Avrahami was just five when his father was lynched on live television in Ramallah - but his memory stayed with him for life.

Karma: Arab Terrorist Dies after IDF Jeep Flips On Top of Him

Palestinian terrorist attacks IDF jeep with explosive device - and ends up underneath it.

Hamas Wins Election at University in Fatah Stronghold

Hamas student list takes large-margin win at Birzeit University near PA-center of Ramallah, in best estimate short of unity elections.

Abbas Risks ICC Declaring Gaza is Not His

PA gambit at the ICC might backfire if the court declares Ramallah has no grounds to file complaints for Gaza.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

Acting like a state

PA Disregards Oslo by Arresting Israeli Arab from Jerusalem

In blatant breach of Oslo Accords, PA arrests Arab citizen of Israel and tries him; his brother tells Arutz Sheva 'our contact was cut off.'

Exclusive interview

NYC Councillor: Proud to Wear My Kippah in Ramallah

Jewish NYC councilor recalls how PA security told him to remove his kippa – and why he refused. 'We shouldn't be ashamed of who we are.'

Rivlin Meets Canadian FM Baird

Baird thanked Rivlin for a warm welcome – quite the opposite of what he experienced just a few hours earlier, on a visit to Ramallah.

Terrorist Who Stabbed Officers in Jerusalem Arrested in Ramallah

Arab terrorist who wounded two officers in Old City arrested week later in PA home turf; two soldiers wounded during the arrest by mob.

Former Meretz MK Pays Condolence Visit for Ziad Abu Ein

Meretz ex-MK and candidate, ex-Peace Now leader Mossi Raz visits terrorist turned PA minister's home, vows 'end of occupation.'

Tensions High as Palestinians Gather for Abu Ein Funeral

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs gather in Ramallah, call for revenge, after PA official dies of heart attack; IDF calls in reinforcements.

Suspected 'Price Tag' Revenge Attack Near Ramallah

According to reports, extremists knocked on door before pouring lighter fluid and setting Palestinian house on fire.

IDF Officer Loses Two Fingers in Fireworks Attack

Injury from fireworks lobbed by rioters highlights growing - and dangerous - phenomenon; IDF now allowed to open fire.

Sweden Says No Plans to Open Ramallah Embassy

Despite recognizing 'state of Palestine,' Swedish foreign minister says her country will continue to liaise with PA via Jerusalem consulate.

Police Call Center Saves Family From Ramallah Lynch

After abject failure in murder of three teens, police emergency line manages to rescue family from potentially lethal wrong turn.

UN Chief Slams 'Settlement Building' Despite Freeze

UN chief visiting Ramallah criticizes 'provocations' at Temple Mount, hitting out at Israeli police - not Arab rioters.

Secret Israel-PA Communication Channel Revealed

Covert talks to 'change reality on ground in Gaza' with PA unity government held in parallel to official Cairo truce talks.

IDF Central Commander Alon Discriminates Against Jews?

Jewish teen arrested breaching distancing order from Judea home; Arab woman in Ramallah suspected of terror let off for same breach.

Arab Rioter Shot Dead Trying to Kill IDF Soldiers

In violent riots against IDF forces who were north of Ramallah to arrest a Hamas terrorist, 22-year-old killed as he tries to throw a bomb.

Hamas 'Victory Rally' in Abbas's Home Turf of Ramallah

Thousands join celebrations for supposed 'victory' in Gaza op. featuring speeches from Hamas leaders in Gaza, amid jockeying with PA.

Hundreds Join Pro-Hamas Demonstration in Ramallah

'Day of Rage' in Israel Monday finds parallel in PA, as demonstrators insist Hamas is the 'only way' to actualize Palestinians' demands.

Watch: Dispersing a Protest, PA Style

The PA claims Israel uses live ammunition to disperse protests, while its forces use the same tactic it accuses Israel of using.

PA Police 'Assault' Hamas Members in Ramallah

'Unity' on the rocks as PA security forces beat Hamas protesters, prominent official. Banks closed in Gaza, blocking PA employee wages.

Revoke NGO Status of Defense of Children International

Two Journalists Attacked while Covering Arab Riot

Two journalists for Walla! website surrounded and hit by angry mob while covering a violent riot near Ramallah.

Psagot Couple Narrowly Escape Shooting Incident

Psagot couple describe as "a great miracle" the fact that shots fired from Ramallah at their home didn't hit them.

'The PA Has Done Everything in Its Power For a Peace Agreement'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets with Zahava Gal-On Monday in battle against 'Israeli extremism.'

Questions, But Few Answers as Israeli Students Meet Abbas

Left-wing students, activists meet Mahmoud Abbas at PA HQ to push for Palestinian state. But some questions left unanswered.

Analysis

Two States for Two Peoples - And Don't You Dare Say Otherwise

Analysis: Unprecedented meeting between Israeli students and PA President reveals an awkward aversion to inconvenient truths.

PA Official Glorifies Teenage Terrorist in Live PA TV Broadcast

In official ceremony broadcasted live, Ramallah governor lauds teenage suicide bomber as 'brave hero.'

Details of 2000 Ramallah Lynch of IDF Soldiers Revealed

Transcripts from the interrogations of terrorists who killed Yossi Avrahami and Vadim Nurzhitz released, show utter barbarism.

MK Chetboun: Why Are Israeli Students Meeting Abbas?

MK criticizes Student Union for planning to go to Ramallah. "Even the President of Guatemala isn't meeting Abbas," he notes.

Report: IDF Kills Palestinian Arab Rioter in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority medical sources say rioter shot dead by IDF forces.

Canadian Businessman's Father Arrested for 'Insulting Abbas'

Mohammed Al Sabawi held for nine hours after calling for PA Chairman's downfall. 'Hurt his feelings and he'll arrest you'.

Abbas Threatens to 'Take Action' Against Israel if Talks Fail

Ahead of Kerry's visit, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas threatens to take unilateral action via international bodies if negotiations fail.

Ramallah Prepares to Celebrate Terrorist Release

Thousands gather in Ramallah as the terrorists released by Israel make their way home.

11 MKs Visit Ramallah, Right: 'Trip Rewards Terror'

A trip made Monday by 11 MKs to Mahmoud Abbas' presidential palace in Ramallah has been slammed as rewarding terrorism.

Two Arabs with Rifles Arrested in Hevron

IDF forces intensively combing the city for suspects in the murder of 1st Sgt. Gal Kobi Hy”d.

Samaria Council to Livni: 'Stop Negotiating With Murderers'

Shomron Residents Council calls on Justice Minister Tzipi Livni to "stop negotiations with the murderers of children from Ramallah."

Hundreds March in Ramallah Against Peace Talks

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine organizes march in Ramallah against the peace negotiations with Israel.

Fatah: 'Without Blood Palestine Will Not Return'

Fatah's official Facebook page pays homage to the female suicide bombers who are described as the "stars glittering in the sky"

Video: Three Arabs Killed in Kalandiya Riot

IDF: security forces entered neighborhood to carry out an arrest, and were attacked with "extreme violence" by hundreds of Arabs.

Abbas to Freed Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas personally greeted 11 freed terrorists and said: "Allah willing, all prisoners will be freed."

Freed Terrorists Return to Their Homes

The 26 terrorists that Israel freed have arrived in Ramallah and Gaza. Abbas greeted the 11 who arrived in Ramallah.

Officials: If PA Doesn't Act, IDF Will Close Down Radio Stations

Israel threatened on Sunday to take military action if needed to protect its skies from PA “radio terrorism.”

PA Chairman Mirrors Israeli PM for Referendum on Peace Deal

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he will hold a referendum over any final status agreement reached with Israel before signing the dotted line

Fayyad Urges New Elections for PA Unity in Farewell Address

Outgoing PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad urged the Ramallah government to hold new elections to reunite PA Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Kerry Meets with PA’s Fayyad, Israel's Leaders

US Secy of State John Kerry met Monday with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Jerusalem ahead of ongoing talks with Israeli officials.

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad Suddenly Hospitalized

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad was hospitalized Monday after suddenly falling ill.

Obama to PA: Forget About Preconditions, Building Freeze

Some 'new thinking' was needed to get Israel- PA talks going again, President Obama said. Demanding preconditions is 'old thinking'

PA Official: 'Obama Not Wanted in Ramallah'

PA Arabs are not happy that U.S. President Barack H. Obama is paying Ramallah a visit Thursday

Obama's 2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem

Obama to begin the second day of his visit to Israel and the PA, in which he will meet PA Chairman and deliver a speech in Jerusalem.

PM Netanyahu Thanks Obama for Upholding Israel ‘Right to Exist’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu offered firm thanks in welcoming remarks to U.S. President Barack Obama for supporting Israel's "right to exist."

Obama May Skip Ramallah During Visit

U.S. President Barack Obama could skip Ramallah during his upcoming visit to the region, PA source claims.

Gaza Supplies Locked Out with Hamas Border Closure

More than 70 flatbed trucks of foodstuffs and other goods are sitting at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, locked out by Hamas.

2 Arrested in Ma’ale Rehavam Demolition ‘Solidarity Protest’

Two Jewish protesters were arrested Wednesday in a solidarity demonstration for those expelled from their homes in Ma’ale Rehavam.

PA Security Forces Arrest 25 Hamas Members

Palestinian Authority security forces arrested more than 25 members of the Hamas terror group over the past 48 hours.

PA Leaders Slam Netanyahu and Lieberman on Israeli TV

PA leaders, interviewed on Israeli TV, say electing Netanyahu "will lead to disaster", claim Lieberman is "a thug and a criminal".