Saeb Erekat

PLO official: Abbas didn't deny the Holocaust

Saeb Erekat refutes claims that PA chairman denied the Holocaust, says Abbas has no problems with Jews but rather with the "occupation".

Greenblatt to Erekat: Roll up your sleeves and get to work

Trump envoy rejects PA negotiator's claims that he is biased in favor of Israel.

PA Versus Trump Admin:

'Trump is blindly supporting Israel - we need foreign help'

Veteran PA official writes to foreign diplomats in Ramallah slamming Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt, says US parroting Israeli talking points.

'Christians flee PA oppression'

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera explains how Christians went from 85% of Bethlehem's population before Oslo to under 10% today.

PA: U.S. embassy move a 'provocation to Arabs'

PA leadership blasts U.S. decision to open its embassy in Jerusalem to coincide with Israel’s 70th Independence Day.

White House denies it discussed 'Sovereignty Law' with Israel

Spokesman for Jared Kushner denies White House discussed Sovereignty Law with Israel - but Netanyahu insists talks took place.

PA: Trump admin 'complicit in Israel's annexation plans'

Senior PA official claims US is complicit in Israel's plans to 'annex' Judea and Samaria.

Who dared to say 'shut up' to Nikki Haley?

Saeb Erekat confronted the US Ambassador to the United Nations. How did she react?

Bennett debates PA spokesman on Trump's Jerusalem declaration

Watch: Jewish Home chief debates veteran PA spokesperson Saeb Erekat, defends Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem.

PLO backs Hamas, slams US for sanctions on senior terrorist

Senior Fatah diplomat who received lung transplant in US blasts US over blacklisting of Hamas terrorist, calls for 'national unity'.

Erekat: We'll complain to ICC against Trump

PLO official blasts Trump peace plan and recognition of Jerusalem, says "State of Palestine" will complain in The Hague.

ANALYSIS: As PA escalates conflict with U.S., France steps in

Abbas even went to France to convince Macron to take over the US role.

Erekat blasts Pence speech

PLO official Saeb Erekat says Pence's Knesset speech is a "crusade" which provides a "gift to the extremists".

Report: Trump suggests annexation of 10% of Judea and Samaria

Chief PA negotiator says US plan includes Israeli sovereignty over 10% of Judea and Samaria, PA capital on outskirts of Jerusalem.

Erekat: No peace talks until US annuls J'lem recognition

PA chief negotiator says PA won't resume peace negotiations with Israel until the US annuls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

PA's anti-Israel spokesman seeks treatment in Israeli hospital

Senior PA official Saeb Erekat, who accused Israel of genocide, checks into Israeli hospital in Petah Tikva.

The Arch of Titus and Saeb Erekat

PLO: Trump 'destroyed' two-state solution

Hamas says Trump 'opened gates of hell' on US interests in region by recognizing Jerusalem.

Erekat:

'Trump recognition of Jerusalem is playing with fire'

PA officials criticize reports that Trump is planning to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'An Arab breathing with the lungs of a Jew'

President Reuven Rivlin hosts event for organ donors and praises them for bringing the country together.

Erekat: Abbas respects Kushner

Senior PA official changes tune on U.S., denies Abbas refused call from Trump's son-in-law

PLO threatens to cut ties with Washington

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the organization would cut off contacts with the U.S. if its mission in Washington is closed.

Top PA official undergoes lung transplant in the US

Saeb Erekat undergoes successful lung transplant in North Virginia hospital.

Pres. Trump, don’t swallow Erekat’s PLO-Palestine poison pill

Erekat: Israel occupies 100% of Palestine

PLO secretary general blasts Ambassador David Friedman for saying he believes Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are part of Israel.

Erekat awaiting lung transplant in the United States

Former PA chief negotiator awaiting a lung transplant in the United States. Previous reports said he wanted to have it in Israel.

Erekat: Publish blacklist of 'settlement collaborators'

Secretary-general of the PLO's Executive Committee urges international community to continue supporting UNRWA and the "refugees".

PA blasts US ambassador for denying Israeli 'occupation'

Palestinian Authority claims Trump WH turning blind eye to Israeli 'settlements', says Ambassador Friedman's comments are 'unacceptable'.

Israel slanderer waits for Israeli lung transplant

'Those who choose to boycott the State of Israel should show some self-respect and boycott all the services of the State of Israel.'

Erekat 'surprised' by Kushner's skepticism about peace plan

PA's chief negotiator says he's surprised by Jared Kushner's comments expressing doubt about existence of solution to Arab-Israeli Conflict.

'Erekat is not on the organ transplant waiting list'

Chief PA negotiator will only be permitted a lung transplant in Israel under very rare circumstances.

Top PA official looks to Israel for life-saving transplant

After decades of fiery rhetoric against Israel including accusations of genocide and war crimes, PA diplomat turns to Israel for transplant.

PA official at UN: Hamas is not a terrorist group

Saeb Erekat tells UN 'Hamas, PFLP are not terrorist organizations,' says key to stopping ISIS is defeating Israel.

PLO blasts cabinet over Jerusalem meeting

PLO's Saeb Erekat says holding weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem is a provocation.

Erekat 'hopes' Israel will halt construction

Senior PLO official hopes Israel will halt construction in Judea and Samaria but does not make that a condition for talks.

Jordan, PA, Egypt reiterate commitment to two states

Jordan, PA and Egypt officials meet in Amman, discuss peace process between Israel and the PA.

'There will be no Palestinian state without Gaza'

PLO leader says stability, security, and peace in the Middle East are dependent on ending the Israeli 'occupation.'

Erekat to remain chief PA negotiator

Saeb Erekat to continue to lead negotiations with Israel, decides Fatah. Also appointed: A deputy to Abbas.

Erekat to EU: Ban all 'settlement products'

PLO chief: Labelling "settlement products" isn't enough. They should be totally banned.

Erekat: Moving embassy is like recognizing annexation

PLO Secretary General again threatens to cancel recognition of Israel if the United States moves its embassy to Jerusalem.

PLO: Regulation Law legalizes land theft

PLO's Erekat blasts approval of Regulation Law, says it proves Israel wants to destroy the chances for peace.

Erekat: Investigate 'occupation crimes' in Hague

PLO official pushes Hague to investigate Israel for 'stealing' land, including Jerusalem, from imaginary PA state.

Erekat: ICC is the place for 'Israeli war criminals'

PLO Secretary-General calls on the International Criminal Court to open an immediate investigation against Israel.

Erekat: We await Trump's response to Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General demands a response from President Donald Trump to Israel's "settlement activities".

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".

PA officials: US caved to our pressure, won't move embassy

Palestinian Authority officials say US agreed not to move embassy to Jerusalem.

PA calls on intl community to punish Israel for Yesha bulding

PLO secretary general Saeb Erekat calls on international community to take action against Israel following approval of 2,500 units in Yesha.

Erekat blasts Congress for condemning UN

PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat blasts Congress after it voted to condemn UN Security Council Resolution 2334.

Erekat: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

PLO Secretary-General says PA chairman is willing to attend a three-way peace summit in the Russian capital.

Kerry: Moving US Embassy could cause 'explosion' in Middle East

Outgoing Secretary of State says moving US Embassy may cause 'explosion' and cause Jordan and Egypt to withdraw support for Israel.

White House: report of meetings with PA officials 'fabrications'

US officials deny reports John Kerry met with PA officials to plan anti-Israel UN resolution

PA planning more steps against Israel at ICC

Former chief negotiator Saeb Erekat says the PA will take a number of steps at the ICC against Israeli "crimes".

Erekat threatens: PLO will cancel its recognition of Israel

PLO Secretary General threatens to cancel agreements with Israel if Trump follows through on pledge to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Erekat: Moving the American embassy would destroy peace

PLO Secretary General warns Trump that moving the American embassy to Jerusalem would be "the destruction of the peace process".

Erekat: All the 'settlements' are illegal

PLO's Saeb Erekat blasts Israel, calls for action against the Jewish state at the International Criminal Court.

PA: Promote French initiative despite Israel's objection

PA leaders urge France to move forward with its peace initiative despite Israel’s rejection of it.

Erekat blasts Israel for takeover of flotilla

PLO official demands Israel release women involved in latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.

Palestinians angered by Trump 'undivided Jerusalem' comments

PA officials harshly condemn Trump's avowal to reverse longstanding US and UN policy and recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of Israeli 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA submits more anti-Israel material to ICC

PLO leader Saeb Erekat says the PA transferred to the International Criminal Court a detailed file concerning Israeli “settlements”.