Palestinian Authority

‘160 newly released Palestinian terrorists likely millionaires' thanks to pay for slay system

The richest convict is thought to be worth just shy of £2 million

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October 17, 2025 09:49

Under the 'pay for slay' system, the PA made payments to those convicted of violent offences against Israelis, or to their families, to sustain them while in prison

Israeli security officials ‘pushing for sanctions on PA leaders’ in response to Palestine recognition

The UK, France, Canada and Australia all formalised their backing for Palestinian statehood in recent days, prompting anger from Jerusalem

By Jacob Jaffa

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September 25, 2025 12:44

President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas ahead of a meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on September 08, 2025 in London, England (Image: Getty)

By Peter Prinsley

Why I support the UK government’s decision to recognise a State of Palestine

The 1988 Hamas charter called explicitly for the destruction of Israel. By contrast, recognition of Palestine within the framework of a two-state solution, with secure borders based on the 1967 lines, is a clear rejection of that vision

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September 25, 2025 11:44

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas speaks over a video link at a United Nations General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of Palestinian recognition and a two-state solution on September 22, 2025 in New York City. (Image: Getty)

By The JC Leader

The UK’s Israel policy ignores facts and history

This Labour government is not just abandoning Jerusalem. It is abandoning Britain’s Jewish community, already under pressure; the hostages still in captivity, and its very own Zionist tradition

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September 4, 2025 11:29

David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, speaks to the media after addressing a conference on recognising Palestine on July 29, 2025 in New York City. (Image: Getty)

Blowing the shofar is ‘one of the most dangerous rituals’ Israel uses to ‘impose its control’, PA claims

Sounding the ram’s horn has been part of Jewish tradition for thousands of years

By JC Reporter

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August 26, 2025 09:51

Sounding the shofar throughout the Hebrew month of Elul is 'no longer a passing religious ritual', according to PA (Photo: Flash90)

PA announces committee on taking over Gaza and drafting Palestinian constitution

Israel has previously said that neither Hamas nor the Authority can play any part in the future governance of the Strip

By Jacob Jaffa

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August 19, 2025 10:38

The PA has announced the creation of a committee to govern Gaza and draft a new constitution for a unified Palestinian state (Pictured: PA President Mahmoud Abbas (c) at the UN building in New York last year; Image: Getty)

Only way to stop the war is for Gazans to rise up against Hamas, writes Palestinian journalist

The Palestinian Authority-affiliated writer attacks the terror group for not acting in the interests of people in Gaza

By JC Reporter

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August 18, 2025 14:46

Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan have reportedly been discussed as potential destinations for the resettlement of displaced Gazans (Image: Getty)

Ben-Gvir urges Netanyahu to bring about PA collapse following its alleged UN recognition plans

Israel's national security minister was responding to a report that Mahmoud Abbas may renew his attempts to transform the PA into a state

By JC Reporter

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August 10, 2025 10:53

Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas attends the opening of the Istishsari cancer centre in Ramallah on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by ZAIN JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Canada becomes third G7 nation to announce it will recognise Palestine at UN conference

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision was ‘predicated on the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to much-needed reforms’

By Jacob Jaffa

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July 31, 2025 09:40

Canada has announced it will recognise a Palestinian State at a UN General Assembly meeting in September (Image: Getty)

PA paid out $200m in pay-for-slay despite pledge to end scheme, US claims

US expands travel ban to Palestinian Authority passport holders

Halt UK funding to Palestinian Authority, say MPs after report shows curricula promote violence

‘Pay-for-slay’ may still be operational despite PA guarantees