News and updates about US-PA

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.

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator 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.

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

State Department spokesperson: Israel's sanctions on PA have served to exacerbate tensions

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

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

White House: We're deeply disappointed that Abbas told Putin he mistrusts Biden

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

'Deeply disappointed that Abbas mistrusts Biden'

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.

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

US announces new aid to UNRWA

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

US announces new aid to UNRWA

Top US official: The 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.

'Security situation in Judea and Samaria is very concerning'

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.

'Don't block our statehood bid at UN'

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.

US warns PA against full membership bid at UN

Abbas meets visiting senior US diplomats

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

Abbas meets visiting senior US diplomats

Blinken to Abbas: Important to conclude investigations into death of Al Jazeera journalist

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

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

Abbas blasts West's 'double standards' in meeting with Blinken

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

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

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any of the promises it made

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

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any promises

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

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

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

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

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

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

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

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.

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

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: Israel must stop 'unilateral measures'

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.

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

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 blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA disappointed by Biden administration

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

PA disappointed by 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.

Biden told Bennett he will not abandon Palestinian consulate

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.

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

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 to delay reopening of consulate in Jerusalem

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.

US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PA

US official to Israel: 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.

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

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

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

PA, US discussing resumption of negotiations

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.

Top US official to visit Israel, PA

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror organization

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

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

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.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

Report: Biden quietly transferred $75 million to Palestinian Authority

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

Report: Biden quietly transferred $75 million to PA

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

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

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

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 plans to 'reset' ties with PA

PA cabinet leader: 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 will speak to Abbas in the near future'

Biden administration renews contacts with PA

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

Biden administration renews contacts with PA

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 officials: There are ongoing contacts with the US

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 hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

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

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

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

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

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.

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality