PA president says he 'does not recognize this conference' following sweeping Palestinian rejection of US-hosted economic workshop

With the Palestinians still boycotting the White House and the Gulf states busy with Iran, 'deal of the century' is proving a tough sell for Trump administration

Ramallah criticizes White House for announcing economic 'workshop' without first revealing blueprint for solving core political issues; PM Shtayyeh says Palestinians not consulted

West Bank education ministry says project aims to 'strengthen' national identity, but social media users, academics blast initiative as 'cult of personality'

While death is among the possible punishments in PA penal code for such offenses, Abbas has not signed off on any executions since 2006

PA official reportedly says there will be no compromise on issue; US unable to resolve crisis because Ramallah cut off contact with Washington

In move initiated by PA chief Abbas, al-Bireh Municipality votes to memorialize Ilan Halevi, who identified as Palestinian; Israeli Foreign Ministry declines to comment

Addressing his government's cabinet, PA president also claims Europe invented Zionism and Israel

Source says PA president in good health, despite long history of medical issues

Riyad al-Malki says two countries could recognize Palestine soon, notes efforts to return Guatemalan embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv