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Baruch Yedid / TPS

Baruch reports on Arab affairs for TPS.

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Islamists / Jordan

Jordan’s Radicalized Tribal Leaders Backing Hamas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Extremist views are growing below the surface in Jordan’s tribal establishment. Discourse centers around the desire to “liberate Palestine,” renew relations with Hamas and generally support radical Islam.

Terrorism / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount

‘Jihad Tourism’ on the Rise at Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Marriage contracts will now be processed at the Al Aqsa Mosque rather than in a Sharia Court office in eastern Jerusalem.

Elections / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Arab Parties Frantic to Get Out the Vote and Keep Their Knesset Seats

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

A car is going through the Arab town’s streets shouting to the residents, “The Jews are flocking to the polls…"

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Offered Terrorists in Shechem to Buy Back Their Guns in Exchange for Amnesty – They Refused

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA has already lost control of Jenin and are losing control in Shechem and other areas.

Syria / Hamas / Iran / Hezbollah

After 11 Years, Hamas and Syria Restoring Ties

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The reconciliation between Syria and Hamas was achieved with the help of Iran, the Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon, and also with Russian involvement.

Government / Bedouin / Judea & Samaria

As Israel Hesitates, Illegal Outpost of Khan al-Ahmar is Expanding

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The residents of Khan al-Ahmar demand to be moved inside the Green Line, anywhere else, they fear the Palestinian Authority will be able to target them.

Palestinian Authority

School Year in PA Begins Under the Banner ‘Sovereignty over Education in Eastern Jerusalem’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

This comes after the Israeli Ministry of Education recently threatened to cancel the licenses of six schools in the east of the city that teach the PA’s curriculum.

Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy / Jordan

Both Jordan and the PA Unhappy over Israel Opening Ramon Airport to PA Arabs

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is losing revenue from PA Arabs flying out of it, the Palestinian Authority is losing the normalization war against Israel.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey

From Turkey, Hamas Gives Fresh Push to Terrorism Infrastructure in Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas’ headquarters in Turkey is engaged in working to establish terrorist infrastructure in eastern Jerusalem.

Featured / Gaza / Islamic Jihad / Rockets from Gaza

Gazans Angered by Islamic Jihad Rockets Misfiring and Exploding Inside Strip

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Gazan's are being pressured to not post photos and videos from the deaths caused by Islamic Jihad.

Palestinian Authority

PA Officials Double Down on Ban to Sell Land to Jews

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

A new COGAT order would allow PA Arabs to bypass the PA for documentation, allowing them to more safely do land sales with Jews.

Palestinian Authority

‘Abbas, Get Out!’ Protests in PA Increasing

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The voices calling for the PA chairman’s departure have increased in the past year, especially since he ordered the cancellation of the elections in 2021 while holding his seat without elections for more than 17 years, and using “dictatorship and repressive methods” as claimed by many on the Palestinian Authority street.

Gaza / Palestinian Authority / LGBTQ+

Better to be a Jew Than Gay in Gaza, Says Gazan LGBTQ Man

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Ahmed, a resident of Gaza said that “here in Gaza under Hamas rule, it is better for you to convert to Judaism and leave Islam and even better to be perceived as a spy for the Israeli Shin Bet and not declare your gay."

Palestinian Authority / European Union

EU Unconditionally Restores PA Funding

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The EU withdrew all their previous demands for reform of the PA for their terror funding and anti-Israel school curriculum.

Palestinian Authority

PA Facing Civil Unrest in Hebron

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The unrest is due to a sharp rise in bread and oil prices, which have risen by more than 30%, and fuel prices have also risen.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Hamas Taxing Goods Coming from the Palestinian Authority

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Another example of Gaza/Hamas declaring their independence from the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinian Authority

PA Prime Minister Shtayyeh Expected to Step Down

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The internal shocks and strife and the Palestinian Authority (PA) continue as sources in Ramallah estimate that PA Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh is expected to step down soon, as part of the power struggles between Fatah officials. Senior PA sources say Shtayyeh is facing heavy pressure and could be ousted by his colleagues on Fatah’s […]

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordan to MK Abbas: New Control Agreement for Temple Mount Must Be Condition for Coalition Integrity

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is interested in the continued survival of the Bennett-Lapid government, with the understanding that a new status quo agreement regarding Jordan’s augmented control of the Temple Mount can be extracted from it.

US / The Temple Mount

White House Supports Jordan’s Position on the Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

President Biden stressed America’s support for a two-state solution to the current conflict.

Analysis

This Is How Yahya Sinwar Paved His Way to Center Stage – at the Expense of a Confused Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Yahya al-Sinwar, who barely won a second term in office, is cementing his control over the Gaza Strip, at the expense of Israeli civilians as well as the Palestinian Authority.

Gaza / Hamas / ISIS

Hamas Leader’s Nephew Was ISIS Member, Killed in Sinai Battle

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

In Gaza, it is said that Sahib, Matawa’s brother, also joined ISIS in Sinai.

Terrorism / Global / Palestinian Authority

US and EU Pressing PA to Stop Paying Terrorists and End Incitement in Textbooks

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority considers the EU’s conditions a dangerous step and a submission to Israeli dictates.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Israeli Arabs

Between Land Day in the Negev and Ramadan in Jerusalem: Efforts to Prevent Security Deterioration

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The activities planned to mark “Land Day” could be the opening shot in a series of events that will lead to an escalation in the month of Ramadan.

Israeli Arabs / Islamic Jihad / Bedouin / Hamas / Gaza

Terror Factions in Gaza Establish Committee to Support Arabs Inside Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The representative of the Islamic Jihad added that “there is a great plan that directs our people inside (in Israel) and Gaza.”

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Source: US's Palestinian Affairs Unit in Jerusalem Acts as Consulate ‘For All Intents and Purposes’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

George Knoll reports directly to the State Department and is no longer subordinate to the US Ambassador to Israel.

Ukraine / Israeli Arabs / Russia

Islamic Movement Helping Arabs Flee Ukraine to Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The organization asked the Arab students in Ukraine to hold up a sign for Israel so they can be identified.

Lebanon / Hezbollah

The Affair that is Driving Lebanon Crazy – Who is Painting the Star of David on the Roads in Zahala?

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

It is believed that the appearance of the paintings on the roads is meant to mock Hezbollah

Terrorism / Gaza / Turkey

Turkey to Expel Members of Hamas’ Military Wing – Report

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas will be able continue their "political" activities in Turkey.

Palestinian Authority

Senior Fatah Terrorist: ‘Young Generation Buying Weapons, Disengaging from PA’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The killing of three terrorists in Shechem embarrassed the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinian Authority

PLO Central Council: Will Abbas Make Difficult Decisions or Buckle Under US Pressure?

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PLO Central Council will convene on Sunday night for its 31st session, but of its 142 members, many are expected to boycott it due to internal disputes within the Palestinian Authority and the PLO.

Syria / Chessed and Tzedaka / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Arab Villages Raise Millions for Syrian Refugees

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The organizers of the operation were surprised by the mobilization and the large amounts of money that it raised.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

PA to Provide Financial and Legal Assistance to Jerusalem’s Arabs with Illegal Buildings

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority stated Wednesday that it attaches extraordinary importance to strengthening “the Palestinians’ standing” in Jerusalem.

Bedouin / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty / Fayyad Plan

Residents of Khan al-Ahmar Feel Used by the PA, It Made Them ‘Soldiers to Defend the E1 Areas’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“The Palestinian Authority considers us soldiers to defend the E1 areas and will not give up the outpost,” explained one of the family heads.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Arafat Cartoon Exhibit Angers PA Street

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas is taking advantage of the incident to slam the PA.

Islamists / Israeli Arabs

New Leader Elected for Southern Branch of Islamic Movement in Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“A sigh of relief can be heard from [Mansour] Abbas and he is certainly pleased now, because no one will question his positions vis-à-vis the Israeli government and the coalition.”

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

PA Building 16 Schools at Strategic Points in Area C

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Civil Administration inspectors arrived and photographed one site, but the Al-Quds Center for Legal Aid obtained an Israeli court order to prevent the demolishing of the building.

Bedouin

Bedouin Preparing for Prolonged Battle for Control of the Negev

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The first big event will take place on Thursday afternoon, with the support of the more militant Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / On Campus / Education

Universities in PA: Center for Opposition to Mahmoud Abbas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

It's suspected that Hamas is behind some of the violence Palestinian Authority universities.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Fatah Seeks Release of Sick Terrorist Who Murdered 7 Israelis

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Abu Hamid was sentenced to seven life terms and another 50 years for a number of terrorist acts in which seven Israelis were murdered. He was convicted of another 12 attempted murders.

Palestinian Authority

PA Prime Minister: ‘Consulate in Jerusalem Will Be Nucleus for US Embassy in Palestine’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA prime minister is still pushing for opening the consulate in Jerusalem, despite strong Israeli opposition.

Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Smells Blood: ‘This Could Be the Beginning of the End for the PA’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas is anticipating what it sees as the strong possibility that the Palestinian Authority may soon collapse.

Syria / Hamas / News Briefs / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Major Insult to Hamas Leader: Hezbollah and Lebanese Figures Boycott his Visit

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

A former Lebanese minister tweeted against Mash’al, telling him “you are not welcome in Beirut, go back to the Arab spring, you wreaked havoc on the Arab homeland.”

Hamas / Lebanon

Hamas Establishing Itself in Southern Lebanon, Could Ignite Judea and Samaria

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“We already knew at the time of the shooting in the Al-Burj Al-Shemali camp in Lebanon that the shooters were Hamas members whose goal was to ignite a conflict in the refugee camps in Lebanon and also threaten stability in the Palestinian Authority.”

Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Drawing the Borders First: The Upcoming Mahmoud Abbas-Benny Gantz Meeting

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Arab sources claim Mahmoud Abbas will be demanding that permanent border be drawn up between the PA and Israel.

Hamas / Lebanon

Brother of Senior Hamas Official Killed in Lebanon Explosion

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas claimed that the combustion was “caused by an electrical short in a warehouse containing a quantity of oxygen and gas cylinders designated for Corona patients.”

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

The ‘Mashtuba’ Market: The Deadly and Illegal Arab Vehicles on the Roads

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

3 children were killed on Friday by an illegal unregistered Arab car who made an illegal u-turn.

US / Palestinian Authority

First Time Since 2017: US Contributes to PA Budget

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

PA revenue during the first 10 months of 2021 were the highest in its history.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / News Briefs

Senior Hamas Official: ‘Fuel Financed by Qatar Will Be Sold by Hamas to Pay Salaries’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

This way, Qatar is not directly sending money to Hamas, bypassing the problem of sending them money.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Minister: No Stop in Payments to Jailed Terrorists

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Israel’s Minister of Regional Cooperation Issawi Frej claimed earlier this week that the PA was contemplating making changes to its policy of paying monthly stipends to imprisoned terrorists and their families.

Headline / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Fayyad Plan

PA Formulating Massive Aid Package for Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There is no Israeli consent to these plans, and no permits were provided for these projects. Most of the projects are slated for areas under full Israeli control.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Leader Haniyeh Calls for Continued ‘Armed Resistance’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Haniyeh said that Hamas also demands a partnership in Palestinian Authority government institutions.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Exclusive: Jordanian Government Once Removed Graves from Jerusalem Area Currently Being Developed as a Park

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

In recent years, some residents of the Old City have been known to bury their dead sometimes in the Yosefia compound, which has become an illegal cemetery.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / PFLP

PFLP Demands that PA Take Action to Save its 6 NGOs Designated as Terror Groups

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Representatives of the PFLP terror NGOs announced that they will continue to operate despite the Israeli government’s decision to shut down their activities.

Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Massive Arab Construction Project Launched in Northern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The huge residential project will be located near the Beit Hanina neighborhood, on the road to Ramallah.

Gaza / Hamas / Egypt

Huge Tenders for Egyptian Companies: the Egyptian Interest in Gaza's Rehabilitation

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There is progress in Egyptian-brokered talks with Hamas on the matter of rehabilitation, but not regarding a prisoner exchange with Israel.

Headline / Israel / Gaza / Business and Economy

After War: Gazans Rush for Work Permits in Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

For thousands of lucky Gazans, an Israeli work permit is their ticket to freedom from the Hamas regime.

Government / Bedouin / Palestinian Authority

Khan al-Ahmar Squatters Demanding Israeli Citizenship and Say Mansour Abbas Promised to Settle Them in Israel

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Residents claim that the Palestinian Authority is blocking any solution, in order to make Israel look bad on the international arena.

Government / Palestinian Authority

Satisfaction in Ramallah Following Gantz-Abbas Meeting

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA understands it must be patient and play along until Yair Lapid replaces Naftali Bennett.

Gaza / Hamas

Source in Gaza: ‘Hamas Leader in Hiding for Fear of Elimination by Israel’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Defense Minister Benny Gantz declared last week that “the obstacle to the prosperity and development of the Strip is Hamas led by [Yahya] Sinwar.”

Gaza / Hamas

Gaza Factions Threaten Israel with Monday Night Ultimatum

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The factions say that Israel is preventing the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and the transfer of Qatari funds to put pressure on them.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar

Gaza Factions Losing Patience Following Difficulties in Transferring Qatari Funds

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

PA Banks don't want to transfer the money to Hamas terrorists which opens them up to being shut down.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar

Senior Hamas Leader: 'Qatari Money Will be Transferred to Hamas, PA Banks Only Conduit'

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas does not agree to waive the payment of wages to its 27,000 civilian administration employees of the Gaza Strip.

Eye on "Palestine" / Qatar

Agreement reached Between PA and Qatar on Transfer of Funds to Gaza

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There appears to be no information about Israel's vow this past May not to allow Qatari fund transfers into Gaza until two living and two dead Israeli captives are returned.

Palestinian Authority

PA Fears Loss of Control in Hebron as Violence Rages

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA doesn't have much control in Hebron, and now it's really spiraling out of control.

US / Palestinian Authority

Concern in Israel and US over Future of PA When Abbas Exits

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hady Amr is worried about the poor state the PA is in, and it might even cease to exist.

US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

With Another Senior US Official Visit to the PA, a Resumption of 'Peace' Talks May be on the Way

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan and Egypt have been working behind the scenes in recent months and since the entry of Joe Biden into the White House, to bring about a political, Israeli-Palestinian Authority summit under the auspices of the Quartet and an international conference.

US / Eye on "Palestine"

US Congress Approves Budget for Reopening of Consulate for "Palestinians" in Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office did not respond to inquiries on the issue.

Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Palestinian Authority

Hamas Demands Its Members be Added to List of Families Supported by Qatari Grants

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA has no way to determine who in Gaza actually receives the Qatari money.

Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Hamas Elects Saleh Arouri as New Commander for Judea & Samaria

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

In recent years, Arouri headed a body known as the “West Bank Headquarters” that is responsible for terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Egypt

Hamas and Israeli Teams in Cairo for Negotiations on Long-Term Ceasefire

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas’s arrival in Cairo occurred as an Israeli delegation arrived in the Egyptian capital, for the second time in a week.

Syria / Hamas

Amid Internal Debate, Hamas Trying to Reopen Offices in Damascus

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas picked the wrong side in the Syrian war, and now they need to walk it back.

Iran

Iranian Navy’s Largest Ship Sinks in Gulf of Oman

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Emergency forces evacuated the crew and there were no casualties in the blaze.

Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Jerusalem

Boycott of Israeli Products Declared in Eastern Jerusalem and PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Red stickers are being affixed to Israeli products with the words “Made with Palestinian blood” or “This product finances apartheid”.

Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Threatens to Not Accept Israel's New Rules for Gaza

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas is worried about so many things not going their way right now.

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Hamas: ‘Next round of Fighting is for Control of Gaza Rehabilitation Funds’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Whoever has the hand on the faucet of the rehabilitation money will have tremendous influence in Gaza.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Source: Terrorists Who Shot IDF Soldiers Near Ramallah Were Sent by Senior PA officials

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The green flag [Hamas] demonstrations in al-Aqsa mosque have shocked the Palestinian Authority leadership.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Hamas Seeking a Way Out: Shortage in Rockets, Loss of Assets, Launching Capabilities Hindered

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas is also aware of the serious damage to its senior ranks over the past 24 hours and is troubled by the loss of important infrastructure and key members of its organization.

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