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PA blasts US over UN Security Council veto

PA chairman's office says US veto of Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza encourages Israel to persist in its "crimes" against the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.

PA chairman's office:

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.

PA to Biden:

'Prevent an operation in Rafah'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' spokesman accuses the US administration of complicity in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

Over veto at UN:

Abbas threatens to 'reconsider' ties with US

PA chairman announces the PA will "reconsider" its relationship with the United States after Washington vetoed a PA bid for full UN membership.

Abbas spokesman blasts the US over threat to veto UN bid

PA chairman's spokesman says there will be no security for anyone in the region as long as the State of Palestine does not gain full membership in the United Nations.

Report:

PA to end 'pay-to-slay' payments to terrorists

Politico reports that the US is nearing a deal with the Palestinian Authority to end policy of paying salaries to terrorists, as part of the US push to reform the PA.

PA livid after US veto at Security Council

Palestinian Authority warns that the American veto on resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza constitutes "a threat to the world and a danger to security and international peace."

PA rejects US demands for reforms

PA chairman's spokesman: What is really required is to reform US policies towards the Palestinian people.

DeSantis:

'Biden is empowering terror-supporting PA'

Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate says he will impose sanctions on the PA if elected president.

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Hamas claims:

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

Hamas accuses PA of caving to US and withdrawing Security Council resolution condemning Israel over Judea and Samaria construction.

State Department spokesperson:

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

White House:

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

White House criticizes PA chairman's comment to Russian President that US can't mediate peace talks with Israel.

Abbas to Putin:

'We don't trust America to mediate conflict with Israel'

PA chairman tells Russian President he does not trust the US but is "completely satisfied" with Russia's position towards Palestinian Arabs.

US announces new aid to UNRWA

US announces $64 million in aid United Nations agency dedicated to “Palestinian refugees”.

Top US official:

'Security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning'

US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs tells reporters the US is concerned over security coordination between Israel and the PA.

PA cabinet leader to US:

'Don't block our statehood bid at UN'

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls US not to block the PA’s bid for full membership in the United Nations.

US warns PA against full membership bid at UN

Axios report: Biden administration urged PA not to pursue vote at UN Security Council on gaining full UN membership.

Abbas meets visiting senior US diplomats

PA chairman asks visiting US officials to remove PLO from terror list, reopen US consulate in Jerusalem.

Blinken speaks to Abbas:

'Important to conclude probe into Al Jazeera journalist's death'

Conversation comes hours after US said it remains "committed to opening a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem."

Abbas meets Blinken, blasts West's 'double standards'

PA chairman claims West penalizes Russia over its invasion of Ukraine while ignoring alleged Israeli "crimes" against Palestinians.

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any promises

PA chairman’s spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh criticizes US administration, claims it hasn't any promises made to Abbas.

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

PA cabinet leader meets US envoy, asks him to pressure Israel to stop "settler terrorism".

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

Senior US and PA officials renew US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue for the first time since Trump administration ceased cooperation.

Abbas: Israel must stop 'unilateral measures'

PA chairman meets US Under Secretary of State: Israel must stop its unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution.

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA chairman meets US ambassador to the UN, urges Washington to recognize a Palestinian state.

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA: Israel, as "occupying power", does not have the right to veto the US administration’s decision.

PA disappointed by Biden administration

PLO leadership disappointed at the slow pace of political activity under the Biden administration.

Biden told Bennett he will not abandon Palestinian consulate

Biden reportedly told Bennett during their White House meeting that he will not abandon his plan to reopen US consulate in Jerusalem.

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

US to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

Biden administration agrees to Israeli request and will hold off on reopening US consulate in Jerusalem until after budget passes.

US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PA

US envoy concludes visit to Israel and PA which included "productive engagements" with Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

'I've never seen the PA in a worse situation'

Report: US envoy warned Israeli officials that the PA is facing dangerous economic and political crises.

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

PA officials meet US envoy, discuss with him their demands for the resumption of negotiations with Israel.

Top US official to visit Israel, PA

State Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday.

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror org.

PA chairman tells J Street Conference that Biden administration must rescind 1987 determination that the PLO is a terror group.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh welcomes restoration of US economic aid to the PA as well as its restoration of aid for UNRWA.

Report: Biden quietly transferred $75 million to PA

The Biden administration is quietly ramping up assistance to the Palestinian Authority, according to The Associated Press.

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

PA cabinet leader says resumption of US financial aid is "an important step in the right direction".

Biden plans to 'reset' ties with PA

Internal draft memo shows Biden administration crafting a plan aimed at “resetting” US ties with the Palestinian Authority.

'Biden will speak to Abbas in the near future'

The Biden administration has renewed ties with the PA that have been frozen since 2017, after Trump recognized Jerusalem.

Biden administration renews contacts with PA

The PA has been boycotting the US since former President Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

PA officials: There are ongoing contacts with the US

PA official says US administration clarified its support for the two-state solution and its opposition to Trump's peace plan.

PA hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA cabinet leader urges US president-elect to act to halt Israel's "settlement activity in Judea and Samaria."

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

Abbas spokesman says new US move will not legitimize "settlements" which will eventually be dismantled.

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

PA cabinet leader: Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria would "legitimizes the settlements".

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality

PA cabinet leader calls for action to create a new political process under the auspices of the incoming US administration.

PA leaders welcome Biden victory

Senior PA officials happy Trump was not reelected. "Nothing was worse than Trump's era."

'All the settlements are illegal'

PA attacks agreement permitting scientific cooperation between Israel and the United States in Judea and Samaria.

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Mohammad Shtayyeh says a Trump victory in the US presidential elections will be disastrous.

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath claims Israel and the US are blackmailing PA leaders by imposing financial sanctions.

'We want to see the Palestinians in their own state'

Robert O'Brien says US administration is "committed to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine".

Russia offers to mediate between US and PA

Russia reportedly offers to facilitate meeting between US and PA as part of an initiative to slow or stop Israeli sovereignty moves.

Senior US official warns Palestinians

“If the Palestinians continue to refuse to come to the table it will make our decision-making regarding annexation much easier."

PA denies receiving aid from US

PA denies reports that it will be receiving $5 million in humanitarian aid from Trump administration.

US to provide $5 million in aid to PA

Trump administration will give $5 million in humanitarian assistance to help PA hospitals cope with coronavirus.

Abbas planning 'diplomatic intifada' against Trump plan

PA chairman to present alternative peace plan in speech at the UN this week.

PA official lauds US resolution supporting 'two-state solution'

Mohammad Shtayyeh says House resolution in support of "two-state solution" is in harmony with international law.