Saeb Erekat

Erekat blasts Rivlin for visiting 'illegal settlements'

PLO Secretary-General blasts President Rivlin's tour of the Binyamin region.

Erekat hails French initiative, rejects direct talks

PLO secretary-general says Paris peace summit is a "significant step" on the path to peace, rejects Netanyahu's call for direct talks.

Erekat rejects Netanyahu's peace statement as 'PR strategy'

PLO Secretary-General rejects Netanyahu and Liberman’s statement in favor of peace talks and the two-state solution.

Saeb Erekat attacks new 'extreme' Israeli coalition government

PA chief negotiator - who recently sat in coalition with Hamas Islamists - says expanded Israeli gov't poses a threat to regional stability.

Erekat claims Kerry will attend French peace summit

PLO chief negotiator says that despite being reluctant to support the French peace initiative, Kerry will attend a May 30 summit in Paris.

Recognizing Israel as the Jewish State: Part I

IDF withdraws, PA cuts security coordination?

A mere day after reports of IDF withdrawal from Area A, PLO to debate a complete end of security coordination with Israel.

Eurovision bans waving of PLO, ISIS flags

Rules on waving flags during Eurovision Song Contest are published, including bans on PLO and ISIS flags.

Erekat: Liberman is lying about secret Israel-PA talks

PLO Secretary-General dismisses Liberman's claims that Israel has been holding secret talks with the PA, calls him a liar.

PA tells UN to investigate soldier's shooting of terrorist

PA demands investigation of 'extrajudicial killings,' as chief negotiator Erekat claims Israel is 'rewarded with impunity.'

Erekat claims IDF general is 'acting Palestinian president'

PLO Secretary-General claims Netanyahu is controlling the Palestinians through the Civil Administration and COGAT.

Saeb Erekat: PA 'waging a war' with Israel

Senior Palestinian Authority official asserts the body is at war with the Jewish state and that new talks are unlikely.

Erekat hails EU's 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA chief negotiator says EU should ban products from Judea and Samaria after passing resolution voiding agreements in that area.

PA official: Netanyahu has destroyed Arab 'culture of peace'

Saeb Erekat expresses 'shock' over suspicions against his aide, despite admitting Israel routinely spies on PA activities.

Saeb Erekat's assistant suspected of spying for Israel

Aid to senior official arrested by PA security forces on suspicion of espionage. Erekat acknowledges incident.

PA leaders slam Aegean Airlines incident as 'apartheid'

PLO's Erekat says removal of two Arabs from a flight due to security concerns is "reminiscent of apartheid".

Erekat denies suggesting secret peace talks with Israel

PLO Secretary-General denies Israeli report that he proposed to start secret negotiations with Israel last summer.

Erekat: PLO to make 'critical decisions' regarding Israel

PLO Secretary General says the Palestinian leadership will convene this week to decide how to move forward with regards to Israel.

Erekat: 'Settlers' are behaving like ISIS

PLO secretary general accuses Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria of carrying out ISIS-like crimes against Palestinians.

Racism is just fine, if it is aimed at Israel

UN Amb: PA’s Erekat Paid Condolence Call to Terrorist

Amb. Danon tells Ban Ki Moon top PA negotiator paid visit to terrorist's family on December 5, after terrorist was killed.

Erekat: Make peace or ISIS will take over

Senior PLO leader warns that if Israel doesn't agree to a Palestinian state, ISIS jihadists will replace the PA.

Saeb Erekat, alleged PA moderate, visits terrorist's family

Erekat, long-time head of PA negotiating team, makes official visit to family of terrorist killed during attack on Thursday.

The lies of Saeb Erekat

Erekat blames Netanyahu for terror wave, won't condemn attacks

PA chief negotiator claims Netanyahu's "policies" are to blame for terror wave, refuses to condemn attacks on Israelis.

PLO celebrates EU labeling but 'it isn't enough'

'War crime products must be banned not just labeled,' says terror group; Erekat lauds 'significant move to total boycott.'

PA continues filing complaints against Israel at ICC

PA continuing its "diplomatic war" against Israel, files lawsuit over alleged "crimes of execution".

Irony: Inciting PA complains against Israeli 'executions'

PA declares it filed a complaint against Israel’s alleged “extrajudicial executions” with the ICC.

Erekat Demands Investigation of Israeli 'Executions'

PA chief negotiator silent on knife attacks, demands UN investigate Israel's "executions" of Palestinians.

Erekat Accuses Quartet of Caving in to Israel

PA chief negotiator says Quartet gave in to Israeli dictates by postponing a scheduled visit to Ramallah and Jerusalem this week.

PA to Prosecute Israel for 'Extrajudicial Killing' of Terrorists

Erekat to file ICC petition against Israel for shooting terrorists in self-defense.

PA: Offer of Return to Negotiation is a Trap

Negotiator Saeb Erekat demands that Europeans guarantee Israeli 'recognition of Palestinian rights.'

Erekat: Not Interested in Abbas's Job

Abbas should be looking elsewhere if he is considering Saeb Erekat as a successor, the PA negotiator said in an interview.

PA Officials Dismisses Netanyahu's Comments on Peace

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu is prime minister of "the settlers" and isn't serious about peace.

Yet Again: Reports Say Abbas to Quit as PA Chief

Fatah official says three positions Mahmoud Abbas has held for years, including PA chairman, may soon be up for grabs.

Report: Mahmoud Abbas to Step Down as PA Chairman

Resignation rumors resurface after Abbas assigns Saeb Erekat as Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee.

IDF Mobilizes After PLO Blames Israel for Arson Attack

'Settler terrorism' responsible for attack which killed a toddler, Saeb Erekat insists; 4 IDF battalions dispatched.

Arab League to Meet Over Temple Mount Clashes

Saeb Erekat condemns 'dangerous developments' after Arab rioters clash with Israeli police at Judaism's holiest site.

Minister Shalom Meets with PA Chief Negotiator

Minister Silvan Shalom, who was appointed to head peace talks, met last week in Jordan with the PA’s chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat.

Erekat Named PLO Secy-Gen, May Replace Abbas

PLO chief negotiator takes top spot after Abbas, sparking speculation he may replace chairman whose termed ended in 2009.

PA: Next Step is an ICC Investigation of Israel

After submitting case Erekat says PA pressing for investigation to be launched, while outlining diplomatic warfare strategy.

Erekat: PA Should Promote 'National Struggle' of Terrorism

PA's Israel negotiator Saeb Erekat strategizes in new document cooperation with Hamas and the lending of more support to terrorists.

Erekat Recommends PLO Retract its Recognition of Israel

PLO chief negotiator suggests the PLO retract its recognition of Israel until it recognizes a Palestinian state.

PA Refuses to Restart Peace Talks on 'Settlement Blocs'

Chief negotiator Erekat says report on Netanyahu wanting to restart talks and define 'blocs' is attempt to steal 'state of Palestine.'

Erekat: New Israeli Government is 'Racist'

Chief PA negotiator blasts Israeli government as "racist" and "extremist" following meeting with EU's Mogherini.

PA Chief Negotiator Skeptical About Peace

Saeb Erekat expresses skepticism about peace prospects with Israel, following Netanyahu's comments against a Palestinian state.

Erekat Calls for Forced, Full Withdrawals from Judea-Samaria

PA calls on US, EU to force Israel to withdraw from Area C, recognize 'Palestine', and release more terrorists.

First Obama Official Post-Election Israel Address - At J Street

Obama adviser first White House official at Israel event since vote - and chose radical leftist event, featuring Erekat, Labor sec.-general.

PA: Negotiations 'Only on Two-State Solution' Basis

The PA officially announced Wednesday night that it was hoping to renew talks with Israel, regardless of who was Prime Minister.

Erekat Vows to Intensify Efforts Against Israel

PA chief negotiator says the results of the elections means PA will continue to pursue Israel at ICC.

Hamas: Leftist Government Disaster 'No Less than Netanyahu'

Hamas leader warns Israeli left victory means endless peace talks, even as 'West Bank' is being 'destroyed.'

A new era?

Erekat: Relations With Israel Reached the Point of No Return

Erekat threatens 'new stage' of enmity with Israel, demanding PA independence - or that Israel 'take full responsibility' for region.

Erekat: There's No Difference Between Israel and ISIS

PA chief negotiator says Israel’s construction in Judea and Samaria is like the terrorism carried out by the Islamic State.

Erekat Threatens: We'll Dismantle the Palestinian Authority

PA chief negotiator says the PA will not agree to the status quo, threatens the PA will dismantle itself and “hand the keys” back to Israel.

Israel Freezes $127M in Funds to the PA For ICC Bid

Netanyahu orders financial penalty against the PA, which is already struggling to pay off staggering debts, in retaliation for ICC bid.

Erekat Unveils Slew of Conventions Abbas Signed

Erekat gives UN list of int'l treaties 'State of Palestine' signed onto in breach of Oslo Accords, says 'settlements' focus of ICC lawsuits.

PA Co-opts Jesus the 'Palestinian Messiah and Martyr'

PA Christmas tradition of rewriting history continues as Jesus claimed as 'first Palestinian' by senior officials and Abbas.

Erekat: Vote in UN Later Today or Monday

PA chief negotiator says the Security Council would vote on unilateral resolution later Friday or on Monday at the latest.

Erekat: UN to Vote on Resolution 'Very Soon'

Chief PA negotiator claims the Security Council will vote on the PA's unilateral resolution before the end of 2014.

Kerry Reportedly Vows UN Veto, PA Pushes UN Bid Anyway

Kerry vows veto on demand for Israeli withdrawals citing Knesset elections in Erekat meeting; PA bid on Wednesday.