Saeb Erekat

Israel-PA Talks Resume in Amman, Round 3

The third round of Israeli-PA talks resumed in Amman Saturday night amid speculation as to whether the process will continue.

Erekat: Freeze Construction or Talks End

PLO chief negotiator Saeb Erekat has threatened to end talks on January 26 if Israel doesn't freeze construction, again.

Source: Talks With PA Aren't Producing Results

A senior source in the Foreign Ministry told A7 officials in Ramallah are trying to create the 'illusion' of a peace process.

2nd Round Israel-PA Talks Ends in Amman

The second round of talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority has ended in the Jordanian capital, with no apparent progress.

Hamas Calls on PA to Abandon Talks with Israel

Hamas has called on the PA to abandon talks with Israel, set to resume Tuesday in Amman for the first time in 15 months.

Jordan to Mediate Israel-PA Talks?

Jordan may be playing the role of mediator in getting direct final status talks back on track between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal

PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!

PA Denies Deal to Restart Tax Transfers

PA officials say reports they are willing to drop unilateral moves at the UN for the resumption of tax revenues frozen by Israel are false.

PA Threatens 'Violence and Anarchy'

Officials in Ramallah say the rejection of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statehood bid at the UN will plunge the region into chaos.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Israeli sanctions on Ramallah for violating the Oslo Accords as 'illegal' and 'blackmail.'

Erekat Slams Netanyahu: Not a Partner in Peace

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat slammed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu saying "Netanyahu is not a partner in peace."

US Position Upsets PA

Officials in Ramallah complain the United States is threatening them over their statehood bid at the UN on September 20.

PA Official: U.S. Warned Me of Aid Cut for Statehood Bid

The PA's chief negotiator claims: The U.S. Consul-General told me Congress would cut aid to the PA if we pursue statehood.

Shaath: Israeli 'Insanity' Will Not Stop Statehood Bid

Nabil Shaath of Fatah says Israel's response to Thursday's lethal terror attacks is about the PA and not safeguarding Israeli lives.

Erekat 'Warns' Israel After Day of Lethal Attacks

PA official Saeb Erekat took the occasion of 8 Israelis killed and 33 wounded to extend a 'warning' rather than condolences.

Mixed PA Signals on Bid for UN Recognition

Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat insists the entity will not defer its bid for United Nations recognition in September.

PA Spurns Netanyahu Concession

PA officials dismissed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's acceptance of pre-1967 borders as a basis for negotiations as "publicity stunt."

Duel? Erekat Chickens Out

Erekat Chickens Out of Duel with Ayalon

Dep FM Ayalon on PA negotiator's rejection of a public faceoff: "Palestinians can only debate unilaterally."

PA: No Talks Being Held with Israel

PA spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh: Despite reports in Israeli media, no talks are taking place between Peres and Erakat.

Abbas Dictates Terms to Quartet

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas dictated his terms for dropping his UN statehood bid to the Quartet, demands they adopt his negotiating position

PA's 4 Preconditions for Talks with Israel Include Support at UN

The Palestinian Authority has presented the Quartet with four pre-conditions without which it refuses to resume talks with Israel.

Erekat: USA Would Cut Funding if We Declare a State

Palestinian Authority negotiator says USA told PA unilateral declaration of state is not an option.

Erekat: Israel 'No Partner' for PA

Former Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat told a conference in Tel Aviv Monday there is no peace partner today in Israel.

Hamas Mum on Abbas Overture

Hamas has yet to issue an official response to a statement by PA Chairman Abbas that he was ready to visit Gaza "at any time" for reconciliation.

Fatah Announces Elections; Hamas Says It's a Conspiracy

With Mahmoud Abbas illegally usurping the PA “presidency” since last year, PA finally announces general elections “by September at the latest.”

PA Negotiator Erekat Steps Down

Senior negotiator Erekat steps down over Al-Jazeera leaks scandal.

Dichter: No Arab 'Return,' Erekat Will Swallow his Words

MK Dichter says Erekat's statements on Arab “return” to Israel are manipulative, predicts the PA negotiator will “swallow his words.”

Erekat Pulls Wool Over 'Guardian' Readers' Eyes

PA negotiator recounts proposal by UN mediator Folke Bernadotte in 1948 but neglects to mention Bernadotte's plan was rejected by the Arabs.

PA 'Moderate' Erekat Praised Ze'evi Assassination Mastermind

Saeb Erekat, considered a moderate voice in the PA, wrote a letter of praise to 'beloved' Ahmed Sa'adat, who planned murder of Israeli minister.

Strengthening Netanyahu: ‘Don’t Surrender to PA Blackmail'

Yesha Council chief: “In light of blackmail tricks by Abbas, gov't must make clear that it won’t give in, and that freeze will end in a month."

Ramon Advises PA Not to Enter Direct Talks

Ex-Justice Minister Ramon advised PA negotiator: Don’t go for direct talks with Netanyahu. MK Ben-Ari: Shin Bet must investigate.

PA’s New Conditions in Effect Rule Out Direct Talks

PA negotiator Erekat adds more conditions for direct talks: Accept the Olmert plan as a starting point and recognize 1967 borders as a PA state.

Netanyahu Under Strong Pressure Not to Extend Freeze

As Netanyahu prepares to leave for the US, ministers and loudspeakers outside his office remind him of his pledge to resume Jewish construction.

PA Finds Bibi's Biblical Reference 'Distasteful'

PA negotiator Erekat accuses Netanyahu of incitement for quoting the Bible to note the Jewish people's ties to Jerusalem. "Distasteful," he says.

Fayyad Proclaims Jerusalem Capital of 'Palestine'

Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad proclaims historic Jerusalem the capital of “Palestine.”