Saeb Erekat

Erekat: Hope Israelis Will Elect a Peace Partner

PA chief negotiator says that in the upcoming elections, Israelis will choose between being a "peace partner" and an "occupier".

Erekat: Jewish Homes in Jerusalem a 'Slap in the Face' to US

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat livid over more construction announcements, claims move insults US, international community, peace.

Kerry Will Not Unveil New Peace Plan

State Department spokeswoman says Kerry will meet PA negotiator Erekat but will not unveil an American peace plan.

Peace talks returning?

Kerry to Meet Chief PA Negotiator

Secretary of State John Kerry to meet Saeb Erekat to discuss how to advance the frozen peace process.

Erekat: Construction Punishable Under International Law

Palestinian Authority officials condemn Israel's decision to build in Jerusalem, call on international community to take action.

PA's Erekat Justifies Terrorist Murder of Israeli Baby

'Chief negotiator' accuses Israel for 'provoking' terror attack from PA 'unity partner' Hamas terrorist in Jerusalem.

PA Threatens 'This Will Not Last Beyond November'

Erekat says despite US pressure, PA will unilaterally try to push UN Security Council plan forcing Israeli withdrawals.

Erekat: If Our UN Bid Fails, We'll Join Int'l Organizations

PA chief negotiator threatens to apply for membership to 522 international organizations and statutes.

Arab MK Calls for Establishment of 'United Islamic States'

Sarsour says Israel and US are 'crueler than ISIS' while Hamas is 'moderate,' calls for global Islamic caliphate system.

PA's Erekat Equates 'Islamic State' and Jewish State

Abbas's confidante accuses Netanyahu of supporting 'terrorist settlers who kill like ISIS,' and 'shutting door' on two-state solution.

Saeb Erekat Claims '96% of Gaza Deaths Were Civilians'

Bizarre claim the latest by top PA negotiator, follows Abbas's UN attack on 'Israeli genocide'. Minister Erdan slams 'Palestinian lies.'

PA Rejects U.S. Criticism of Abbas's Speech

Senior PLO member Saeb Erekat says State Department reaction to Abbas's UN speech was "irresponsible, indecent and rejected".

Erekat to Present US with 'Timetable' for Judea-Samaria Pullout

Reports from Palestinian sources claim PA to approach Kerry with schedule for withdrawal to 1949 Armistice lines.

Hamas Signs Application for ICC Membership

Islamic Jihad still refusing to join ICC membership application; move opens up possibility for PA, Hamas to be tried as well.

Erekat: Abbas a 'Coward' for Not Standing Up for 'Palestine'

Saeb Erekat and Mahmoud Abbas are at it again, with the former slamming the latter over his 'cowardice' in the face of Israel and the US.

Erekat 'Furious' After Abbas Won't Accuse Israel of 'War Crimes'

Former PA negotiator lashes out at Abbas after PA Chairman rejects vote to take Israel to the Hague, says PA is Abbas's 'personal property.'

PA: 'Immediate Action Against Israel' Over Hunger Strikes

Saeb Erekat writes to EU, UN over hunger strikes, claims terrorists are being wrongfully held without trial.

PA Condemns Australia Over Stance on Eastern Jerusalem

PA chief negotiator blasts Australia's decision to drop the term "occupied" when referring to eastern Jerusalem.

PA Negotiator Tells UN Israeli 'Terror' Stopped Talks

Saeb Erekat tells UN envoy, British and Finnish officials that Israel 'destroyed two-state solution' through 'settlements' and 'terror.'

Deputy Minister Slams IDF Radio for Promoting Palestinian 'Lies'

Deputy Minister lashes out at the great Palestinian Arab myth - that they preceded a Jewish presence in the Land of Israel.

Erekat: Hamas Isn't a Terrorist Group

PA's chief negotiator claims Hamas is a "legitimate political organization" and not a terrorist group.

PA Planned to Torpedo Talks Weeks in Advance

Document reveals Erekat told Abbas to apply to international conventions well before fourth prisoner batch.

Erekat: Israel Chose Settlements Over Peace

Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for the failure of the peace talks.

Bethlehem Christian Slams PA's Use of Children as Human Shields

Christy fled to the UK after persecution for sympathizing with Israel, tells how terrorists used child soldiers to attack Rachel's Tomb.

Erekat: Israeli Occupation the 'True Terror,' Not Hamas

PA Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said in an interview that Hamas is not a terror group; the real "terror" is "Israel's occupation."

Abbas: Unity Deal No Contradiction to Peace Deal

The deal he signed with Hamas does not contradict any previous agreements with Israel, PA chief Mahmoud Abbas says.

PA Threatens 'All Options' In Response to Talks Suspension

PA Chief Negotiator Erekat warns all responses being considered to suspension of talks, notes Hamas deal is 'the priority now.'

Fatah Delegation to Visit Gaza in New 'Unification' Bid

Sa'eb Erekat and other top Fatah terror group officials are practically begging Hamas to 'return' to the leadership of the PA

Erekat Brands Israeli Sanctions as 'Piracy'

The PA's chief negotiator continues to blast Israel's decision to stop tax money transfers to the PA.

PA Denies Progress in Peace Talks

Responding to reports of breakthrough deal, PA chief negotiator Erekat remarks gaps are still 'deep.'

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions as 'Theft'

Chief PA negotiator lashes out at Israel’s decision to freeze the transfer of taxes it collects for the PA.

Livni, Erekat Meet to Try and Make Up

Israeli, Palestinian Authority negotiators hold nighttime meeting in an effort to save 'peace talks.'

Ramallah Insists Israel Torpedoed Talks

Spokesman claims that Israel used talks to stall for time, brought end to talks by 'building settlements.'

Erekat: We Have Nothing to Lose

Chief PA negotiator declares that there are dozens of other institutions the PA could join if Israel fails to live up to its commitments.

'This is Our Country - Period'

Deputy Minister calls on Israel to stop capitulating to unreasonable demands from PA, in light of newest demands from Erekat.

Bennett: 'Here's a Commitment – You'll Never Get Jerusalem'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett keeps it snappy in a reply to Palestinian Authority's list of 7 demands.

Fourth Terrorist Release Officially Cancelled

Tzipi Livni announces cancellation, given PA unilateral moves 'new conditions have been created.' White House: 'dialogue remains open.'

Report: Threats, Curses Fly at Livni-Erekat Meeting

According to John Kerry, Israel and the Palestinian Authority made progress in talks Wednesday night - but sources tell a different story.

Elkin Blasts Livni for Meeting with PA

Deputy Foreign Minister says Livni's meeting with PA negotiators is a "disgrace."

Negotiations Continue - For Now

Tzipi Livni, Martin Indyk, and Saeb Erekat meet in Jerusalem over failing peace talks.

Livni Says PA 'Breached its Obligations', Urges Return to Talks

Justice Minister criticizes PA on one hand for 'breaching contract,' calls to 'fight for peace' on the other.

Former National Security Advisor: Netanyahu Worse than Rabin

Ya'akov Amidror, former National Security Advisor, notes that Yitzhak Rabin would never think of 'compensation' for Judea and Samaria.

Kerry Holds Fresh Talks As Pollard Deal on the Line

Focus shifts from making peace deal to extending talks at all as Kerry tries to convince Israel to trade more terrorists for Pollard.

Deputy Minister Urges Israel to Stand Strong Over Role in Talks

Deputy Minister Ze'ev Elkin, in Arutz Sheva interview, explains why Israel should stand strong - and prevent capitulating to PA.

Prisoner Release

PM: Prisoner Release Holdup to be Resolved 'In a Matter of Days'

Netanyahu says no more prisoner releases without 'clear benefits'; sources say Abbas pressuring to release arch-terrorist Barghouti.

Manipulating History for Political Purposes: Narratives

Erekat: Israel Systemically Makes Effort to Spoil Talks

Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”

Deputy Minister Would Rather Resign Than See Terrorists Released

Danny Danon, in Arutz Sheva interview, declares that principles come before politics - and that a fourth release can open a Pandora's box.

Erekat: Israel Must Choose - 'Settlements' or Peace

Chief PA negotiator blames Israel for lack of progress in peace talks, says negotiations don't need to be extended.

Abbas Staying in Negotiations for the Sake of Terrorist Releases

PA Chief Negotiator notes while pressure is mounting on Abbas to leave talks, the PA Chairman is staying to see more terrorists released.

Erekat Rejects Proposal to Extend Peace Talks

PA chief negotiator rejects Kerry's suggestion that April deadline for talks with Israel will be extended.

State Department Takes Issue with Erekat

United States expresses concern over comments against Israel by chief PA negotiator, says they are "unhelpful".

The Demise of the Palestinian Authority

Erekat: No to Recognition, No to Israeli Presence in 'Palestine'

Chief PA negotiator meets Palestinian Arabs in London, reiterates PA refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Erekat to Netanyahu: Say It - 1-9-6-7

Chief PA negotiator claims PA has made concessions while "stubborn" Israel has refused to give up anything.

Erekat: Israel is 'Racist' and Should be Punished

The world should rise against Israel’s "racist" regime, says the man who is in charge of peace talks on behalf of the PA.

Erekat is Wrong: Jews are in Israel for Millenia

Erekat: 'We Don't Hear Israel Recognize Us as 'Palestine'

PA negotiator: Israel refuses to recognize Judea, Samaria as Palestinian state - why should we recognize a Jewish state?

Bennett: They Can't Scare Us With Economic Threats

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett slams Justice Minister Tzippy Livni for utterly failing to 'put Saeb Erekat in his place for his lies'.

Bennett's Criticism 'Ruined Netanyahu's Ingenious Plan'

Sources in Netanyahu's office criticize Bennett for opposing proposal to have 'settlers' live under PA, claim it was all a ruse.