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Palestinian Authority

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

IDF Launches Op to Vaccinate PA Residents Working in Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The workers will be vaccinated by Israeli medical teams with Moderna vaccines, which have been assigned by the state.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy

Fatah and Hamas Fight over Gaza's Offshore Gas Field

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Natural gas fields were discovered about 36 kilometers west of the Gaza Strip in the late 1990s.

Israel / Global / Coronavirus

Israel Donates COVID-19 Vaccines to PA, European and Latin America Countries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

70% of Israelis over the age of 16 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Analysis

Living in Israel, Voting in the Palestinian Authority

By Israel Hayom

P.A. chairman Mahmoud Abbas wants to make the first elections in 15 years conditional on the participation of eastern Jerusalem Arab residents. Everyone—from Israel to Hamas to the Biden administration to Saudi Arabia—has an opinion.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Paid Over NIS 500 Million in Salaries to Terrorists in 2020, 3.25% of Annual Budget

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The PA pays terrorists in a roundabout way so that there's explicit no reference to the salaries at all in their budget.

Politics / Gaza / Hamas / Elections / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

PA’s ‘Freedom of Opinion Order’ is Expected to Lead to Release of Hamas Operatives in Judea and Samaria

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Mahmoud Abbas may start releasing his political opponents and critics from jail to promote a climate of public liberty before the elections.

Headline / The Courts / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Palestinian Authority to Sue the JNF at ICC for Alleged War Crimes

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority warned Arabs to not be tricked by intermediaries trying to buy land on behalf of the Jews.

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

Report: Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh receives funds from PLO

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority treasurer Ramzi Khuri “funds various expenses that MK Odeh has as the head of an Arab party,” a P.A. official tells Israel’s Channel 20.

Hamas / Elections / Palestinian Authority

Disagreements Between Hamas & Fatah Leaders Ahead of PA Elections

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There's pressure on Hamas to agree to Fatah's conditions for the election, conditions that Hamas doesn't like.

Headline / Terrorism / Hamas / Elections / Palestinian Authority

EXCLUSIVE: Allegations of Jibril Rajoub's Involvement in Eliminating Hamas Members Surface as Elections Heat Up

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Arafat's personal documents seem to indicate that Rajoub was involved in killing a number of Hamas terrorists.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Trees for Shahids

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The PA plans to plant 35,000 olive trees ‎throughout the PA areas with each tree named after a dead terrorist.

Elections / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Rajoub: PA Elections in Jerusalem, Against Netanyahu’s Wishes

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Rajoub added that “there is a national agreement between all the factions regarding the holding of elections in Jerusalem.”

Elections / Palestinian Authority

Fatah's Younger Members Oppose Abu Mazen’s Leadership Ahead of Elections

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Abu Mazen’s entourage is also heavily concerned about the proliferation of Fatah lists.

Gaza / Palestinian Authority

1 in 5 PA/Gaza Arab Women are Beaten by Their Husbands, Survey of Violence Finds

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The extensive survey studied violence against women and children in the Palestinian Authority/Gaza.

US / Palestinian Authority

Acting US Ambassador to UN: PLO Mission in DC to be Reopened

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

America will also renew relations with the Palestinian Authority, noting any Mideast peace deal must be agreed to by both sides.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

75% of Jailed Palestinian Authority Terrorists Vaccinated by Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority would rather pay terrorists than pay for vaccines. As for the terrorists, then win twice.

Gaza / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines on Way to PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There are now Close to 6,000 corona patients in the Gaza Strip and another 4,000 patients in the PA.

Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Arab Journalist Arrested by Undercover Palestinian Authority Police

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority has been arresting supporters of political rival Muhammad Dahlan.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

PA Wants to Sue David Friedman After US Recognizes City of David as ‘Testament to America’s Founding Principles’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Friedman was the first sitting US Ambassador to tour the City of David and since then has visited with numerous senior US officials.

Hamas / Elections / Palestinian Authority

PA Elections: Jibril Rajoub to US Officials: I Will Work to Ensure Abbas’s Victory

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jibril Rajoub is seeking the chairmanship of the Legislative Council and is behind an attempt to establish a joint list for Hamas and Fatah.

Featured / US / Hamas

Hamas Source: Biden Administration Will Likely Open Dialogue with Hamas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The latest polls show that Hamas stands to gain control of the Palestinian Authority Legislative Council and possibly the presidency if elections are held..

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Holidays & Observances / Judea & Samaria

Abbas Advisor: Jews Desecrate Tomb of the Patriarchs with Chanukiah

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The occupation state ... is exploiting every opportunity, and particularly the so-called 'Jewish holidays,’ in order to commit crimes," says P.A. Supreme Sharia Judge Mahmoud al-Habbash.

Palestinian Authority / Fayyad Plan

Salam Fayyad Likely to Return to PA Premiership and Head Relations with Biden Administration

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

In Ramallah, it is said that it is not inconceivable that the Fayyad program to take over Judea and Samaria will return in full force and take center stage on the Palestinian Authority agenda.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Hiring Released Terrorists to Circumvent Israel's Anti-Terrorism Law

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

As a workaround, the terrorists will be required to come into an office to receive their "pay to slay" funds. A new bank is also being set up to sidestep the anti-terror restrictions.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Preparations Begin for Reopening of American Consulate in Eastern Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Heading back to that again. The PA says the Biden Administration will make the change at the beginning of his tenure.

Headline / US / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

US: All Settlement Products to be Labeled 'Made in Israel'

By Jewish Press News Desk

The decision on labeling is part of the US's "reality-based foreign policy approach" under President Trump.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Hamas Not Happy PA Resuming Coordinating with Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

PA officials said that this development is the first fruit of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 elections.

Headline / US / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Smotrich Urges Netanyahu to Apply Sovereignty Before New US President Sworn In

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Kamala Harris said the Biden-Harris administration would oppose annexation and settlement expansion, and reverse Trump's steps against the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinian Authority

Arab on Arab Violent Clashes in Shechem: Tensions Escalate Within Fatah and PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Violent incidents broke out in the Balata refugee camp near Shechem (Nablus) over the weekend between Fatah members loyal to Muhammad Dahlan, members of the Palestinian Authority security forces and opponents of Fatah

UK / Palestinian Authority

PA Arab Files Lawsuit Against British Government Over 103-Year-Old Balfour Declaration

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

“His Majesty’s government views with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”

Gaza / Palestinian Authority

Led by Iran, Hamas’ Military Wing Opposes Hamas-Palestinian Authority Reconciliation

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Waiting out reconciliation.... The Palestinian Authority may soon collapse, and Hamas could find its terror activities restricted.

Featured / US / Palestinian Authority

Exclusive: Reason for Ron Lauder's Visit to Palestinian Authority Revealed

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Lauder was allegedly sent on Trump's behalf, after learning that Joe Biden is opening lines of communications with Abbas.

Palestinian Authority / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is on a Delegitimization Campaign Against Abbas, the PA

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan, a senior Saudi official, openly criticized the Palestinian Authority leadership for transferring their allegiance to Turkey and Iran.

Palestinian Authority

PA Gives Arab $10,000 Fine for Selling Israeli Products

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Israeli goods found in the defendant’s warehouses were confiscated by the PA Customs Police.

Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

PA Targets Dahlan Following His Criticism of their Attacks on the UAE

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Palestinian Authority security forces have arrested a number of political activists associated with Muhammad Dahlan after he criticized the PA for burning United Arab Emirates (UAE) flags and insulting Arab rulers who announced the normalization of ties with Israel.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

Experts: Israel Can Successfully Contend with PA’s Collapse

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel, for years, has been fearing the PA’s fall, a scenario some believe would lead to anarchy and a severe security threat to Israel. Others have pointed to the financial burden such a development would generate.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Elections

GOP Congressman Calls Biden’s Pledge to Restore US Funding to Palestinian Authority ‘Mental Incoherence’

By Jackson Richman / JNS

“Basically, if you agree with the sentiment behind the Taylor Force Act, you don’t restore funding to the Palestinians,” said Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.)

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Lebanon

Terror Summit to Convene in Beirut on Thursday

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The heads of all the terror factions in the Palestinian Authority and Hamas will be meeting in person and virtually in Lebanon.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Hides Terrorist Payment Line Item in English-Language Budget

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Arabic version of the budget references payment to jailed terrorists, while the English translation doesn't include that line item.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists / The Temple Mount / Gulf States / UAE

Mufti of Jerusalem: Visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque through Israel-UAE Agreement ‘Forbidden’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Muslims at Al Aqsa (on the Temple Mount) have threatened to assault and mistreat any Muslim who visits the holy site under Israeli auspices.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Foreign Minister to Palestinian Authority: Communication Better Than Disconnection

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

We condemn every form of normalization with the occupation, which we consider a stab in the back of the Palestinian cause,” said Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum in a statement.

Palestinian Authority

PA Considering Receiving Tax Funds from Israel Through Third Country

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Since the PA announced in mid-May that it was severing relations with Israel, it has refused to accept all the tax money collected by Israel on its behalf.

Gaza / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS

Gaza Patients Die as PA Continues Boycott of Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Major Inbal Maman at COGAT said that despite the termination of coordination on the PA’s side, thousands of requests by PA Arabs to receive medical treatment in Israel have been approved during the Corona crisis.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Breakthrough Court Ruling Approves Seizure of Terrorist’s PA-Paid Stipend

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Mansour Omar was involved in an attack and transported the terrorist who carried out the attack on the market in Hadera in October 2005 in which six Israelis were killed.

Palestinian Authority / China

Report: Chinese President Supports the Palestinians’ ‘Just Demands’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahmoud Abbas said the Palestinian Authority supports China's takeover of Hong Kong.

Hamas / Palestinian Authority

Hamas, Fatah Planning ‘Unity Fest’ in Gaza

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Preparing for confrontation with Israel, the different terrorist groups are unifying.

Palestinian Authority / Sovereignty

Palestinian Authority Arrests Arabs Who Expressed Support for Israeli Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Palestinian Authority has detained several PA Arabs who told Israeli TV journalist Zvi Yechezkeli that they support Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty in parts of Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Nonstop Fireworks in the Palestinian Authority

By Jewish Press News Desk

Students in the Palestinian Authority celebrated the completion of their matriculation exams.

US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

US House Subcommittee Passes $250 Million in Funding for Palestinian Authority Arabs

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bill seeks “to restore humanitarian and development assistance to the Palestinians,” despite the Trump administration having defunded or slashed such funding to virtually zero.

Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

After Freezing Ties with Israel, PA Fears Facing COVID-19 Pandemic Alone

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Following the sharp rise in the number of cases in the PA, the PA announced the return to a total lockdown throughout the areas under its control .

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

PA Deepens Grip on Jordan Valley Ahead of Possible Israeli Sovereignty Declaration

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Suddenly the Palestinian Authority remembered there are Arabs living in the Jordan Valley.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

Terrorist Killed was Nephew of PA’s Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In December 2015, another relative of Erekat also committed a terror attack, and was killed.

Palestinian Authority / Health and Medicine

8-Month-Old Infant Dies in Gaza after PA Denies Him Exit for Heart Surgery in Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The family finally managed to bypass the Palestinian Authority and scheduled the operation in Israel, but by then it was too late.

Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Judea & Samaria / Egypt / Settlements / Sovereignty

Jordan FM Visits Ramallah to Talk Israeli Sovereignty, Egypt Takes a Pass

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egypt's absence is a message to Ramallah as to how much they actually care if Israel applies Israeli law over Jewish communities.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

‘The UAE Can Work with Israel, Despite Disagreements’

By Israel Hayom

The message seems to be that while Abu Dhabi disagrees with Jerusalem on Israeli sovereignty, it won't be a roadblock to building relations with Israel.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Trump’s Deal of the Century Puts Many Israeli Heritage Sites into PA Hands

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hundreds of Israeli and Jewish heritage and archaeology sites in Judea and Samaria would be removed from Israeli control and transferred to the PA.

US / Palestinian Authority

Report: US Has Established Secret Line with PA Leadership

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The US is talking to the PA via a group of businessmen from the PA.

Headline / Terrorism / The Courts / Judea & Samaria

Ari Fuld's Wife Demands Maximum Penalty for his Convicted Murderer

By Jewish Press News Desk

Maurice Hirsch, the family's lawyer, hopes the salary that the terrorist will be receiving from the Palestinian Authority will be confiscated and transferred to the Fuld family.

Featured / US / Anti-Israel NGOs

Groups on Far Left, Far Right Co-Opt Black Lives Matter Movement to Target Israel

By Sean Savage

Efforts to link police brutality in the United States with the Israel Defense Forces maintaining security against Palestinian Authority Arab attacks are flooding the Internet.

Palestinian Authority

Report: PA Hiding Sensitive Documents in Case of Outbreak of Violence

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Palestinian Authority leadership is said to have directed its security forces to hide documents in at least two cities in anticipation of unrest over Israel’s looming sovereignty move.

Israel / Palestinian Authority

Israel Awards Palestinian Authority Tax Money to Arabs Tortured for ‘Collaboration’

By Israel Hayom

Ruling follows P.A. refusal to pay out court-ordered compensation to a group of 52 Palestinian Authority citizens.

US / Palestinian Authority

EXCLUSIVE: US Republican Party Officials Meet with PA Officers in Ramallah

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

During the session, several of the senior officers came out against the severing of security ties with Israel.

Terrorism / Israel / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Refuses to Accept $190 Million in Taxes Collected by Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision was taken “in compliance with the leadership decision to stop all forms of coordination with Israel,” says Palestinian Authority spokesman Ibrahim Melhem.

Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Exploits George Floyd’s Death for Anti-Israel Incitement

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

he PA’s main theme is that Israel deliberately kills Arabs and it uses every opportunity to disseminate that lie.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

PA Policeman Indicted for 2011 Murder of Israeli

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Ben Yosef Livant was the father of four children, and the youngest was a year and a half old.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Regavim Warns: Israel Failing to Confront Palestinian Authority’s Agricultural Land-Grab

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority (PA) launched its “Green Falastin” program a year ago to gain control of land in Gush Etzion,

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

Below the Surface, Coordination Between Israel and PA Continues

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

For now, all permits held by PA residents are considered valid by Israel, including the BMC certificates that give businessmen the right of entry into Israel.

Israel / Palestinian Authority

Fatah Officials Fear Israel is Working to Replace Abbas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

PA officials believe that since Abbas is no longer cooperating with Israel, then Israel will try to replace him.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

IDF Troops Thwart Stabbing Attack in Samaria; Two Terrorists Wounded

By Lilach Shoval

Soldiers open fire after being attacked by Arabs armed with “sharp agricultural instruments,” IDF says • Wounded assailants evacuated to Ramallah for treatment; no Israeli casualties reported.

IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Sovereignty

IDF Soldiers Foil Terror Attack in Eastern Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli soldiers open fire on Jerusalem Arabs preparing to hurl firebombs at their post in the village of Abu Dis, wounding three, military says.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

PA Banks Closing Accounts of Released Terrorists After Facing Threats of Legal Action

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

Bank branches have informed the former prisoners and their families that they must withdraw the balance of the money from their accounts before they are closed and that the paycheck paid to them by the PA through the bank will be the last.

Terrorism / Gaza / Palestinian Authority

PA is Hiding its Payments to Terrorists from Donor Countries, Watchdog Shows

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has been trying to hide its payment of salaries to terrorists imprisoned in Israel, from donor countries that support it, an Israeli watchdog has exposed.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Jerusalem: Police Arrests 7 Arabs for Acting on Palestinian Authority's Behalf in Israel's Capital

By Aryeh Savir & Baruch Yedid / Tazpit News Agency

The suspects who took advantage of the Coronavirus restrictions to operate on behalf of the PA in Jerusalem, as part of the PA's attempt to assert its sovereignty in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria

PA Condemns Machpela Wheelchair Access Project as 'Judaization'

By Palestinian Media Watch

All activities and building by Israel in Jerusalem and Hebron, even when it benefits the Arab population, are condemned as “Judaization” by the Palestinian Authority.

Headline / Politics / Police and Crime / Left vs. Right / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett Refusing to Address 500-Cop Storming of Yitzhar Homes

By HaKol HaYehudi / Yehuda Pearl

One of the evicted residents was a pregnant woman in her ninth month. Honenu recorded police grabbing her infant girl.

Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS

EXCLUSIVE: Palestinian Authority Utilizing Corona Crisis to Collapse Israeli Agriculture in Jordan Valley

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority has been threatening and even arresting PA Arabs to discourage them from working for Israelis in the Jordan Valley.

Gaza / Hamas / Coronavirus

Hamas Admits: Gazan Doctors Were Trained by Israel to Deal with Coronavirus

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Arab media has published articles about the training of dozens of doctors, nurses and medical personnel from Gaza at Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon and at the Erez Crossing.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

Israel Passes Corona Testing Kits, Protective Mask to the Palestinian Authority

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The equipment, which was donated by the World Health Organization (WHO), was transferred on Wednesday from Jordan into the PA via the IDF.

Israel / Politics / Elections / Palestinian Authority

PA Sources: Abbas Encouraged Joint Arab List to Recommend Gantz

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority put a lot of pressure on the Arab party to help Gantz oust Netanyahu.

Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

PA Enacts Emergency Measures Following Discovery of Coronavirus in Bethlehem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The PA has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, and banned all public events planned in these areas, including prayers in mosques and churches.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Archaeology

PA 'Confiscating' Rare Archaeological Finds from Private Collector

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

After the PA learned of the rare collection's existence, it has repeatedly confiscated pieces from the collection. PA officials may have privately sold some of them.

Headline / Eye on "Palestine" / Government

Palestinian Authority Ends Boycott of Israeli Agricultural Products

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that its discussions with PA officials led to a mutual lifting of the boycotts.

Headline / Government / Jerusalem

Report: Israel Plans to Build 9,000 Housing Units in Northeastern Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The filing of the construction plan is the first step in an approval process that is projected to take years before it receives approval, if it does.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Video of the Day / Pallywood

PALLYWOOD: PA TV Reporter Caught Fabricating Altercation with Israeli Soldier on Live TV Broadcast

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The officer told the "journalist" to move as he was going to get run over by passing cars. The "journalist" reported that "Palestinians" aren't allowed on the road.

Serials

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