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Abbas Hopes for Palestinian State in 2013

"Next year will be the year of statehood and independence," PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says in Ramallah.

Abbas 'Victory Speech': Jerusalem 'Eternal Capital of Palestine'

PA Chairman promises that someday the PA flag will fly over “Jerusalem, eternal capital of the state of Palestine.”

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.

Abbas Warns UN Bid is 'Last Chance' for Peace

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas claimed Saturday the entity's renewed bid for UN membership is the “last chance” for peace with Israel.

Swiss Team Arrives in Ramallah Ahead of Arafat Exhumation

A Swiss laboratory team has arrived in Ramallah to prepare for the exhumation of former Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat.

French Officials Confirm Exhumation of Arafat's Body

French officials confirm that criminal investigators will order to exhume former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat's body next month.

Arafat Death Investigators to Come to Ramallah in November

French investigators into the death of former Palestinian Authority chairman Yasser Arafat will arrive on November 26 in Ramallah.

Kadima MKs Meet in Ramallah with PA's Abbas, PLO Secy-Gen

A group of Israeli lawmakers traveled to the Palestinian Authority capital of Ramallah Sunday to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Soldier Lightly Wounded in Rock Attack

Soldier was part of an IDF force that arrested wanted suspects near Ramallah.

"PA Spring" Aimed at Leaders, Who Blame Israel

A “Palestinian Authority Spring” appears to be limping, but getting off the ground in Ramallah against Fayyad and Abbas. Hamas is waiting.

Israeli Wounded in Samaria Road Terror Attack

An Israeli motorist was wounded late Wednesday in a road terror attack while driving near a town in Samaria, north of Ramallah.

Shin Bet Arrests 2 Ramallah Lynch Suspects

Two Ramallah lynch terrorists are among those arrested as part of a Hamas terror cell.

Gunshots Fired Near Fayyad's Ramallah Compound

PA police officers trade gunfire with assailants at Fayyad’s compound in Ramallah. No casualties reported.

PA Cancels Summit After Israel Bars Hostile Countries' Envoys

The PA has cancelled planned meeting of envoys in Ramallah after Israel refused to admit attendees from countries that don't recognize it.

Israel to Arabs: No Recognition of Israel? No Entry

Israel is getting tough with Arab countries that do not recognize Israel and bars them from crossing Jordan to Ramallah.

PA Appeals to Arab Ministers for More Money

The Palestinian Authority has appealed to the Arab League for more money, citing the “worst budget crisis” in nearly 20 years.

Journalists Protest PA Rights Abuses

Dozens of journalists protested the trampling of their rights by the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah.

Ramallah Women’s Lib Revolt: Men Barred from Café

Ramallah Arab women, fed up with men-only cafes, have opened one of their own. No males allowed, except for the chef – for the time being.

Save the Broker Who Sold the Machpela House!

Israeli lawmakers are calling on the government to rescue from PA execution the broker who sold a building to Jews in Hevron.

IDF Raids Two Ramallah Pirate TV Stations

The IDF raided two Ramallah pirate television stations Wednesday morning, and Communications Ministry officials confiscated equipment.

Commander Who Forgot Soldier in Ramallah Dismissed

Lt. Colonel Muli Cohen was dismissed from command of the 74th Armored Brigade for leaving a soldier behind in Ramallah.

Senior IDF Officer Suspended for Leaving Soldier Behind

Commander of an IDF mechanized infantry unit suspended for leaving one of his soldiers behind in a village near Ramallah.

IDF Soldier Left Behind in Ramallah

The IDF is investigating a 'serious operational failure' that saw a lone soldier left behind in Ramallah; local Arabs helped him to safety.

Killers of Shin Bet Officer and Teenage Girl to be Released

Killers of 15-year old Helena Rapp and security officer Noam Cohen to be released

Abbas Launches 'Palestinian Spring' in Ramallah

Cheered by thousands, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announced the start of “Palestinian Spring” in Ramallah Sunday upon his return from the UN.

PA Arab Riots Begin to Escalate in Judea, Samaria

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted and hurled rocks at IDF soldiers stationed in an area south of Hevron.

PM Netanyahu, German FM Westerwelle Meet in Jerusalem

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle is in Jerusalem to discuss the PA statehood bid.

German Foreign Minister to Meet with Abbas in Ramallah

Germany's foreign minister goes to Ramallah in a last-ditch effort to convince PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to abandon the UN statehood bid.

PA Denies Split with Jordan on UN Statehood Bid

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas denies a split with Jordan on the upcoming UN statehood bid. German official meets in Ramallah.

It's Official: US Will Veto PA's UN Statehood Bid

The United States has announced it will exercise its veto in the U.N. Security Council to block a bid by the PA to gain UN membership.

PLO, PA Compete on UN Statehood Bid

The Palestinian Authority officially began its bid for statehood at the United Nations Thursday. The PLO raced to deny the campaign launch.

PA 'Condemns Attacks on Civilians' After Tel Aviv Stabbings

The Palestinian Authority announced Monday it "condemns all attacks on civilians" after a PA Arab stabbed 8 people at a Tel Aviv club.

PA Slams Israel's New Housing Starts

The Palestinian Authority has slammed Israel's effort to relieve its housing shortage in two towns in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorist Abduction Plot Foiled by Shin Bet, IDF

The IDF and Shin Bet have foiled a terrorist plot to kidnap an Israeli soldier and attack other Israeli citizens.

Last Ramallah Lynch-Mobster Acquitted

IDF military court finds Wisam Ali Mahmad Raadi innocent of manslaughter charges in the infamous lynch-murder of two IDF soldiers 10 years ago.

PA Gov't Honors Mass Terrorist

A Palestinian Authority government complex is being built on a Ramallah street named after arch-terrorist Yahye Ayash, known as The Engineer.

Fatah Official Skips Mother's Funeral in Gaza

Fatah leader Muhammad Dahlan skipped his mother’s funeral because it was held in Hamas-controlled Gaza. PA sources: Israel & the US said not to go.

PA Defends Right to Publicly Honor Terrorists

The PA government is defending its right to honor murderers of Israelis by naming public places after terrorists.

Luxury Malls Catering to 'Refugee' Arabs Expect Handsome Profit

Despite their portrayal as impoverished refugees, local Arabs are expected to swarm into several new luxury malls opening in Arab populated areas.