“Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security,” an Israeli official told reporters.
According to Smotrich, the Israel Defense Forces and the security establishment “did not tell us the truth, and said it wasn’t the P.A.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Israel Police is deploying around 3,000 personnel, including Border Police officers, in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Mahmoud Abbas has said Ramallah would not deduct a single penny from the fund, despite a Feb. 10 statement interpreted by some as ending the practice.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Hans Wechsel is said to have told employees that he "didn't like the direction the ship was heading."
The IDF is preparing for an uptick in terror.
The same families will receive the same money, just through a different mechanism.
By David Isaac
The terrorists received $141,837,087 from the Palestinian Authority while serving time.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"His phone call tonight to a murderer of Jews is a wake-up call to those who still delude themselves about the P.A. being an alternative to Hamas in Gaza after the war," said Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Israeli forces are positioned around the crossing and there is no passage without [Israeli] supervision, oversight and advance approval.'
By Canaan Lidor
The Israeli Supreme Court's ruling dismisses a petition against compensating victims of Palestinian terrorist attacks with P.A. funds.
Issues include the involvement of PA security forces in terror attacks, and the “pay for slay” stipends Ramallah pays to terrorists imprisoned in Israel.
The PA wants to show it can run Gaza.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"The move to seize the P.A.'s funds is the beginning of doing justice to us as a family, as well as to the victims of terrorism," said Shalom Yaniv.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"The prime minister approved the operations to apprehend the terrorists and bring them to justice," his office says after deadly attack.
By Josh Hasten
The Palestinian Authority "not only fails to oppose terrorism, it actively endorses it," Regavim report finds.
Abbas is in the 19th year of his four-year term.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Ramallah is requesting ammunition, helmets, bulletproof vests, radios, night vision equipment, explosive disposal suits and armored vehicles.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The defense minister acted due to concerns local terrorists may be inspired by the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Abbas wished Pope Francis well ahead of Christmas, while urging churches around the world to mention "the suffering of the Palestinian people."
Discussions between two terror organizations falter amid disputes over control, salaries, and Gaza’s crossings.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel’s National Security Council reportedly briefed ministers that a failure to renew the agreement could have “significant negative consequences for state security and foreign relations.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The United Kingdom, Germany and France said they were "fully satisfied" with steps taken by the Palestinian Authority to combat terror financing.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
A former IDF intelligence official previously suggested the Palestinian Authority was involved in the Hamas-led massacre.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
A new report by the Kohelet Policy Forum cites support for terrorism and corruption as key issues that need to be addressed before the P.A. can be considered for the role of governance in Gaza.
Under the ruling, victims’ families may claim around 10 million shekels ($2.6 million) per fatality.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Kleptocracies are expensive to maintain.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The discovery marked the first time that a "high quality" (e.g., non-improvised) rocket warhead was found in Judea and Samaria.
“Cutting off these banking ties would create significant economic turmoil in the West Bank, threatening the security of Israel and the broader region,” stated Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will extend a waiver allowing Israeli banks to do business with their Palestinian Authority counterparts for one month only.
The Israeli government encourages countries to establish embassies in the Israeli capital.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Several PA Arab factions expressed their condolences on the death of the terror leader, mourning his “martyrdom.”
"Hamas perpetrated the massacre with the support of and in the name of the majority of Palestinians. Say 'the Palestinian massacre.' That's the way Palestinians see it."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Eshtemoa Synagogue south of Hebron dates to around the 4th century C.E. (which predates Islam).
The Muslims built their mosque on top of our Temple Mount, and then have the nerve to call us the "occupiers"!?
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
On Aug. 21, Ramallah claimed its economy was at risk of collapsing within "days" after Israeli banks stopped accepting Palestinian Authority cash deposits.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"Every time the Palestinian Authority was given access to weapons, they were eventually used against Israelis," the coalition lawmakers said.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
If passed, the ethnic cleansing resolution would signify an escalation from the anti-Israel language previously endorsed by the UNGA.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Egypt had agreed to allow the P.A. leader entry via the Rafah crossing with Israel's approval, which was denied.
The resolution is expected to be brought to a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which is scheduled to open on Sept. 10
By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom
The recent dramatic surge in terrorist attacks emanating from the area has convinced Israel's security establishment that a shift in strategy is required.
The PA is afraid the IDF will enter in force to capture and kill the terrorists.
The released terrorists rushed to carry out terror attacks and to rejoin the terror groups.
Most of Operation Summer Camps is taking place in areas where the IDF abandoned in 2005 and were taken over by the Palestinian Authority.
Iran is smuggling weapons to PA Arabs.
There is anywhere between 50,000-400,000 illegal weapons in Judea and Samaria alone.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Palestinian Authority warned of “imminent consequences
By Josh Hasten
Within the Green Line, a Palestinian worker must be 27, or 22 and married. In Israeli communities over the Green Line, any Palestinian over 18 can work.
By David Isaac
Foreign Minister Katz acted after Oslo's hostile steps post-Oct. 7.
By Joshua Marks
The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a "Palestinian" state and other anti-Israel actions.
The operation appears to be targeting shops of money changers suspected of involvement in financing terrorism.
Despite claiming to be operating at a 172% budget deficit, the Palestinian Authority recently recognized 899 new prisoners from Gaza and tens of thousands more Gaza “martyrs” as eligible for controversial “pay for slay” payouts.
Salam Fayyad is behind the plan to expand the takeover of Judea and Samaria and create a "Palestinian" State.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The decision was reportedly made as a tradeoff for Netanyahu's approval to legalize several outposts and approve building in Judea and Samaria.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The lawsuit is the first legal action taken since the Knesset passed the "Compensation for Terror Victims Bill."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Palestinian Authority construction projects are being designed to take the high ground overlooking critical transportation arteries, according to Israel Gantz.
The PA terrorist and his friends believe that Jews and other non-Muslims need to die.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel was notably not invited to the conference, which didn't stop Blinken from repeatedly criticizing Israel.
Khaled Doudin in Hebron has accused Israel of initiating the current war with Hamas and expressed “respect” for terrorists incarcerated in Israel.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"Why would the UAE give assistance to the Palestinian Authority without real reforms?" asked Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The US is concerned by Israel's plans to respond to Abbas's unilateral actions.
The Palestinian Authority is taking advantage of the war to continue building a new city in the Ha-Masrek nature reserve atop the Judean Desert in eastern Gush Etzion.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The incident occurred on Route 44 at the Ofer checkpoint between Jerusalem and Ramallah.
The global body is paving the way for “the establishment of a Palestinian terror state, which will be led by the Hitler of our times,” Israel’s envoy said.
Mahmoud Abbas boycotted Antony Blinken on Friday.
Gilad Erdan told the U.N. General Assembly that body’s anti-Israel animus is the reason U.S. “universities are permitting this Nazi-like behavior.”
"We don’t have any safe rooms to guard us, so if a rocket would fall here, there would be a great number of casualties.”
The personnel were armed with batons and no firearms. Hamas members killed some of them during the operation.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The United States has indicated that it will block the move in the UN Security Council.
Secretary of State Blinken "underscored the U.S. commitment to the realization of the creation of an independent Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel."
The payments will continue, just under a different name and model.
Three Israelis were wounded in the terror attack.
By Joshua Marks
Nearly three-quarters of Arabs in Gaza, Judea and Samaria support the Oct. 7 attack. They also believe Hamas will win the war.
Sebastia/Shomron is a "hot spot for Palestinian Authority historical revisionism," said the head of Regavim's International Division.
Mustafa promises to reunify Gaza with Judea and Samaria.
Some 80 members of the P.A. security forces were involved in acts of terrorism between 2021 and 2023, according to Regavim.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Mohammad Mustafa replaces Mohammad Shtayyeh, who announced his resignation on Feb. 26, along with that of his entire administration.
The move represents a marked shift in Israeli policy.
The meat was unrefrigerated and without veterinary documentation.
If the PA would decide to cancel its terror rewards for just one month it could give the NIS 65 million to the hospital to help sick patients.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Under the P.A.'s "pay for slay" policy, Ramallah disburses monthly salaries to terrorists and their families.
60% of PA Arabs in Judea and Samaria want Hamas to continue to run Gaza, not the PA.
The P.A. is "prepared to hold general elections, and if Hamas wins, the president will hand over the Authority."
His mother noted that he regularly attacked Jewish drivers in the area of Wadi Haramiya.
By David Isaac
The deal is meant to keep the money out of Hamas's hands while also reducing U.S. pressure on Jerusalem.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Biden also talked about “recent progress in ensuring the Palestinian Authority’s revenues are available to pay salaries, including for the Palestinian security forces” in Judea and Samaria.
“Palestine stands by China in maintaining its sovereignty and the unity of its lands, including Taiwan.”
The 3 terrorists/medical professionals opened fire on a car, killing one and wounding a second person.
The PA will be paying Hamas terrorists who massacred Jews on October 7.
By David Isaac
All along the Green Line, Jewish communities are being encroached upon to the point where there is no buffer zone, zero reaction time.
The U.S. State Department has refused to rule out the possibility of Hamas retaining power or joining the Palestinian Authority.
But the building and industry sectors face a severe manpower shortage without them.
According to PMW, incarcerated Arab terrorists fill out forms to receive the “pay for slay” stipends and the Red Cross delivers the paperwork to Ramallah.
“Palestinians’ voices and aspirations must be at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza," said the US State Department spokesperson.
When asked who should rule Gaza, 60% of respondents selected the Hamas terror group.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“This government in Israel is making it very difficult for him to move,” the U.S. president said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"The difference between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority is only that Hamas wants to destroy us here and now, and the P.A. wants to do it in stages."
The decision now goes to the Political-Security Cabinet.
U.S. officials visited Ramallah earlier this week to discuss a plan for the day after the war in Gaza.
MK Yair Lapid join the Jordanians, the PA and Hamas in condemning the march.