Palestinian Authority
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Palestinian Authority, translated into English and compared across sources. 42 recent stories.
Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time
Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…
Former Hamas Activist Says He Received Death Threats After Israeli Interview
Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says he has received death threats and family abuse after an interview about his past was published in Israel. He warns that th…
40 Days After Smotrich’s Order, Khan al-Ahmar Still Stands
Forty days after Bezalel Smotrich said he signed an order to demolish Khan al-Ahmar, the Palestinian outpost has not been evacuated. The article says the issue remains unresolved…
Israeli Soldier Found Bound in Tarqumiyah Says He Was Abducted for Criminal Reasons
A soldier was found bound overnight in Tarqumiyah, near Hebron, after saying he had been abducted for criminal reasons while in uniform. He was transferred to Israeli forces via c…
Knesset to Hold First-Ever Debate on Palestinian Authority Violations Since Oslo
Next week, the Knesset will hold its first-ever major debate on alleged Palestinian Authority violations of the Oslo Accords. The session, led by MK Zvi Sukkot, will review securi…
Israel's vape tax collects nothing as black market takes over
Israel’s Tax Authority says its 2021 vape tax has yielded zero revenue and fueled a large black market. It wants to slash the tax on liquids, add a tax on devices, and bring in up…
MK Avichai Boaron Warns of 'Water Terror' and Mass Theft in the West Bank
MK Avichai Boaron says Palestinians are stealing massive amounts of water in the West Bank through illegal hookups and drilling. He warns the practice is polluting aquifers and Is…
Likud Figures Reject Bennett's West Bank Plan, Call for Sovereignty and Oslo's End
Likud ministers and MKs told Channel 7 they reject Naftali Bennett’s plan for Areas A and B after his remarks on Kan 11. They called for Israeli sovereignty, expanded settlement…
Civil Administration Seizes Palestinian Excavator Near Ancient Tombs by Jericho
Israel’s Civil Administration confiscated a Palestinian excavator near Jericho after it resumed work over ancient Hasmonean burial caves. The action was presented as the first enf…
MK Gilad Kariv Calls to Restore Work Permits for West Bank Palestinians
MK Gilad Kariv said Israel should restore work permits for Palestinians from the West Bank and strengthen the Palestinian Authority. He argued that the current policy helps Hamas…
EU sanctions could soon broaden beyond activists, Israeli commentator warns
Meir Deutsch, head of Regavim, argues that European sanctions on Israeli targets are widening and could soon affect many more people. He says the latest measures are not only symb…
Gamliel Says Voluntary Gaza Emigration Plan Is Still Viable
Gila Gamliel says Israel's voluntary emigration plan for Gaza is still being advanced through a new directorate and feasibility work. She argued in an interview with Channel 7 tha…
Herodium Opens Herod’s Ancient Pool in Major West Bank Heritage Event
A giant ancient pool at Herodium was inaugurated during an international heritage conference in Judea and Samaria. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyah…
Palestinian Authority Orders Mosques to Reduce Loudspeaker Use
The Palestinian Authority has ordered mosques to reduce external loudspeaker use and restrict certain Qur'an recitations, especially near settlements. The move comes amid a broade…
Hamas Reportedly Demands Dismantling of Israeli-Backed Militias as Their Operations Expand in Gaza
Al-Sharq reported that Hamas wants the dissolution of Israel-backed Palestinian militias as a condition for any Gaza demilitarization talks. The militias are said to be expanding…
Southern Israeli Man Charged With Teen’s Murder and Abduction of His Brother
Israeli prosecutors have indicted 26-year-old Raazi Aloubra of Rahat for the murder of 17-year-old Anan Abu Eid and the kidnapping of Abu Eid’s 22-year-old brother. The charges st…
Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian suspect in assault on young woman in Azor
A Tel Aviv court extended by four days the detention of Ali Shaheen, a 36-year-old Palestinian suspected of attacking a young woman in Azor. Police say security footage shows him…
Jerusalem District Court Buckles Under a Surge in Cases and Netanyahu Trial Load
Jerusalem District Court is facing record pressure from a surge in civil filings and the time-consuming Netanyahu trial. The backlog has been worsened by vacant judgeships and the…
Herod’s Vast Pool Reopened at Herodium in Ceremony Marking Heritage Push
Herod’s giant pool at Herodium in Gush Etzion was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Minister Amichai Eliyahu, and other public figures. Eliyahu…
Former Hamas Activist in Germany Says He Wants Asylum in Israel
Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says a prison term and years of indoctrination led to a complete change in worldview. Now in Germany, he says he faces deportat…
Sukkot Visits Kafr Aqab School, Says Terror-Linked Schools Should Lose Funding
Under heavy security, MK Zvi Sukkot visited a school in Kafr Aqab, north Jerusalem, and locals threw stones at him. He said schools teaching Palestinian Authority materials that i…
Somaliland President Visits Cardiac Patients in Israel as New Ties Draw Condemnation
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi visited nine Somaliland children receiving heart treatment in Holon. The visit highlighted a long-running medical partnership wit…
Israel prepares special Jerusalem court for Oct. 7 attackers, first indictments expected soon
Israel is establishing a special court complex in Atarot, Jerusalem, to try Oct. 7 attackers and others involved in the massacre and hostage-taking. First indictments are expected…
US Pushes Gaza Reconstruction Plan as Hamas Retains Arms
The United States is pressing ahead with plans to rebuild Gaza before Hamas is fully disarmed, while Israel insists reconstruction cannot begin until demilitarization. Hamas is st…
Police Raid East Jerusalem School Over Palestinian Flags and Incitement Materials
Israeli police raided a school in East Jerusalem's Wadi al-Joz neighborhood on Wednesday and seized Palestinian Authority flags and suspected incitement materials. The school prin…
U.S. weighs closer ties with the Palestinian Authority to advance Gaza plan and regional normalization
The United States is in talks with the Palestinian Authority to improve ties and enlist Ramallah in advancing its Gaza reconstruction plan and broader regional goals. Washington i…
Committee Advances Bill to Use Frozen Palestinian Funds for Terror Victims
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved for first reading a bill to freeze Palestinian Authority funds linked to terrorism and use them to compensate Gaza terro…
Palestinian Authority condemns Smotrich over Hebron planning powers move
The Palestinian Authority condemned Bezalel Smotrich after he said Israel had “annulled” the Hebron Accords. Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the accords were not canceled, only tha…
Foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority keep operating from Jerusalem
Three foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority continue to operate from Jerusalem, not Ramallah, prompting criticism in Israel. The report named Spain, Turkey and Fran…
Benjamin Regional Council to Lead National Project to Save Prat Stream
Benjamin Regional Council will lead a 200 million shekel project to divert sewage from Al Bireh away from Nahal Prat and into the Og treatment plant. The plan, backed by the Energ…
Israel Shows Lithuania Evidence of Hezbollah Tunnel Network
Gideon Sa'ar met Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys in Jerusalem and discussed bilateral ties. Sa'ar presented evidence of Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure near Israel and…
Einat Wilf Says Netanyahu Backed Trump Plan With a Palestinian State
Einat Wilf said Trump’s peace plan included a Palestinian state and that Netanyahu agreed to it. She argued the initiative was blocked by Mahmoud Abbas, who repeatedly rejected it.
Jonathan Shaleh: Gadi Eisenkot endangers Israel's security
Jonathan Shaleh, a 23-year-old Bennett ally, was recorded criticizing Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid and smaller parties in a house meeting. He argued that Bennett must lead any winnin…
Gaza Residents Plan June 26 Protest Wave Against Hamas
Gazans are organizing a June 26, 2026 protest movement against Hamas, calling for public pressure on the group’s rule. The push follows a UN report on killings and abuse by Hamas…
Paris conference presses two-state plan without Israel or the U.S.
France opened a second civil society conference in Paris on a two-state solution, with 150 Israelis and Palestinians participating but Israel and the United States absent. The mee…
Major Waste Smuggling Attempt Foiled in the West Bank
Israeli authorities foiled a large waste smuggling attempt this week at crossings in Judea and Samaria. They seized trucks carrying about 110 tons of waste, and said nearly 500,00…
Abbas Says Palestinians Will Keep Fighting for Return Rights
Mahmoud Abbas told Fatah's Revolutionary Council in Ramallah that the Palestinian leadership will keep defending the right of return and compensation. He said the refugee issue wi…
New Bill in Congress Aims to Undermine the PA’s Status at the UN
Congressman Jim Baird has introduced the NOPE Act in the U.S. House, a bill that would bar funding to UN bodies supporting any upgrade in the Palestinian Authority’s status beyond…
Court Awards NIS 3.35 Billion to Terror Victims in Cases Against Hamas
The Jerusalem District Court issued a series of rulings against Hamas, awarding NIS 3.35 billion in compensation to 516 terror victims and their families. The lawsuits were also f…
NIS 100 Million in Fines: Crackdown on Water Theft in the West Bank
The Civil Administration has intensified enforcement against illegal water drilling and unauthorized connections in Judea and Samaria. Authorities say dozens of illegal drillings…
Senior Palestinian Authority Delegation Visits Khan al-Ahmar in Show of Support
A senior Palestinian Authority delegation, including four ministers and foreign ambassadors, visited Khan al-Ahmar near Jerusalem in an unusual show of support. The visit came aft…
France Bars Smotrich From Entry, Citing West Bank Annexation Push
France has joined Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway in barring Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, and the same sanctions were imposed on additional set…
