Erekat calls on Israelis and international community to stop 'this insanity'; Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi describes Israeli PM"s statement as 'a dangerous escalation'

And top PLO official Erekat calls on international community to take action against Israel in response to PM's statement

PA leader breaks silence on last week's bomb attack that killed Israeli teen, condemns 'violence against civilians'

Analysts say agreement also partially strips Israel of leverage over PA's policy of paying families of terrorists, Palestinian prisoners

Netanyahu government is perceived to be trying to pay off Hamas in return for calm in Gaza, and that's emboldening the terrorists in the West Bank too

PA to take in around NIS 2 billion in money from fuel taxes while Ramallah attempts to deal with shortfalls amid dispute over terror payouts

Ramallah does not provide further details on move, prompted by its refusal to accept tax revenue from Israel, amid spat over stipends to terror convicts

Spokesperson says PA president had family commitments due to Muslim holiday and informed visitors 5 days ahead of meeting, willing to meet GOP members next time

Issawi Frej says Abbas made the pledge in a meeting with Democratic Camp members on Tuesday; denies report that PA president expressed hope PM Netanyahu will loses upcoming vote

'I think he saw the Republicans as maybe not worth his time,' says GOP lawmaker, days after Palestinian president met with delegation of Democrats