Palestinians Impose Severe Restrictions on Foreign Media
The Palestinian Authority, which has often displayed a large degree of intolerance toward journalists who refuse to serve as a mouthpiece for its leaders, wants to work only with sympathetic reporters.
The Palestinian Leaders’ Five-Star Jihad
The leaders of Hamas and PIJ left scorched earth behind them and chose to lead luxurious lives in Doha, Istanbul and Beirut. Strangely, however, instead of hiding their faces in shame, they are calling from their gyms, jets, and jacuzzis for the Palestinians to pursue the fight against Israel.
Why Palestinians Celebrate the Murder of Jews
It is time for the Biden administration and other Western donors to start banging on the table and demanding an end to the poisonous campaign to delegitimize Israel and demonize Jews. Until that happens, we will continue to see Palestinians dancing and handing out candy because Jewish blood flows at their feet.
On ‘Prisoners’ Day,’ Report Reveals PA Imprisons, Tortures Arabs
The Palestinian Authority has jailed more than 350 Arabs for "security" reasons in just 2014.
Attacks on Christians Sharpen with Egyptian Government Collusion
If Muslim fanatics cannot tolerate moderate and secular Muslims, why should they be expected to accept those who belong to other faiths?
The Rise of Hamas & “Death to Jews!”
Until recently, most of the Arab countries had boycotted Hamas. But now many Arab leaders are competing who will embrace Hamas stronger than the other.
The ‘Two-State Solution’ to Destroy Israel
The Biden administration needs to understand that, under the current circumstances, advancing the idea of a "two-state solution" is tantamount to advocating bloodshed and violence in the Middle East.
Iran’s Palestinian Proxies: United Against Israel
This is not a good guy/bad guy scenario. Instead, it is a temporary rift between two extremely bad guys, both of whom are wholly committed to destroying Israel, even if that means destroying their own people along the way as well.
Palestinians: Why Terrorists Support Mass Murderers
Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah and all of Iran's militias throughout the Middle East have a single goal in common: the annihilation of Israel.
Why Hamas Supports Erdogan’s War
Hamas's support for Erdogan's war on the Kurds seems to be in the context of its attempt to persuade the Turkish authorities to allow its members to continue using Turkey as a base for masterminding terrorist attacks against Israel.
Radical Palestinians Vastly Outnumber Moderates
When Abbas says that a Palestinian state within the pre-1967 lines would lead to a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, he is ignoring the fact that a large number of Palestinians think otherwise.
Will Hamas Be Next?
The downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood regime in Egypt is a severe blow to Hamas
Jordan Says No to Kerry ‘Conspiracy’
Kerry will now have to find a way to calm King Abdullah and his constituents before Jordan slips into civil war.
Khaled Abu Toameh: Is the Palestinian Authority Losing Control in the West Bank?
In the short term, the Palestinian Authority may succeed in restoring law and order to areas under its control in the West Bank. But in the long term, its current clampdown will increase bitterness and frustration among a large number of Fatah gunmen and security officers who feel betrayed by Abbas.
Ten Points the U.S. Must Consider in Dealing with the Palestinians
As Obama visits the region, he would do well to take the following facts into consideration.
Why are Palestinians Committing Suicide?
For Hamas, jihad (holy war), not a decent life for its people, is what matters. Tragically, it seems that young Palestinians in Gaza are getting the message -- loud and clear.
Hamas: A New Pretext to Attack Israel
Since 2014, Hamas has invested about $120 million in the terror tunnels. According to various estimates, a terror tunnel costs anywhere from three to 10 million US dollars -- depending on its length and depth.
Khaled Abu Toameh: Why Is Jordan Keeping Out Palestinian Refugees?
More than 1,000 Palestinians who fled the violence in Syria and were hoping to find temporary shelter in Jordan, have been stranded along the border between Syria and Jordan for the past few weeks. The Jordanian authorities have thus far refused to allow them into the kingdom.
Why Renewed US Sanctions on Iran are Good News for Palestinians
The renewed US sanctions on Iran are good news, however, for many Arabs and Muslims who feel threatened by Tehran's actions and rhetoric. Iran has long been systematically working towards undermining moderate Arabs and Muslims in the region.
Palestinians: A State Within a State?
The deal does not require Hamas to dismantle its security forces or armed wing. Nor does the agreement require Hamas to lay down its weapons or stop amassing weapons and preparing for war. Hamas could not have hoped for a better deal.
The Apartheid Libel to Destroy Israel
If you are looking for real apartheid against Arabs, try Lebanon or Jordan.
Has Obama Decided to Get Rid of Jordan’s King Abdullah?
Unless the U.S. clarifies its position regarding King Abdullah and reiterates its full backing for his regime, the Muslim fundamentalists are likely to step up their efforts to create anarchy and lawlessness in the kingdom.
What Arabs Expect from Biden’s Visit
If the Biden administration persists in its policy of appeasement towards Iran, according to these commentators, not only is the US unlikely to see peace and security in our time, but it could end up losing all its friends and allies in the Arab world.
Behind Salam Fayyad’s Call for ‘Economic Intifada’
Fayyad wants Palestinians to boycott Israel, but at the same time is unable to provide them with better alternatives.
Palestinians: US Weakness Facilitates the Rise of Jihad and Fundamentalism
As far as Hamas is concerned, the weaker the US the greater are their chances of fulfilling their goal of replacing Israel with an Islamic state.
After Signed Deal, Iran Prepared to Take Out Israel
Iran is so confident that Biden has abandoned Arab allies in the Mid East they are issuing direct threats not only against Israel but also against ANY Arab country that cooperates with Israel
Palestinians: We Do Not Trust the Americans
The last time the Americans tried to extract concessions from the Palestinians, within a few weeks the Palestinians launched the Second Intifada against Israel; Abbas has already threatened as much.
Why Palestinians are Fleeing Lebanon
{Originally posted to the Gatestone Institute website}
Palestinians appear finally fed up with the apartheid and discriminatory laws they have been subjected to in Lebanon...
PLO: Battle for Succession Has Begun
There's no shortage of candidates for PA deputy president -- including Marwan Barghouti, jailed for five life sentences for his role in terror attacks.
The Palestinian Authority’s Inconvenient Truths
Western journalists, donors and decision-makers need to know that many Palestinian-related truths are being ignored or hidden from them.