PA also calls premier's trip to West Bank city 'racist,' says it is purely for domestic political purposes ahead of this month's elections

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

Mohammad Shtayyeh's spokesman says his comments mean PA will begin to issue building permits to Palestinians in Area C

Organizers insist Ramallah not sponsoring games, remove signs that would have suggested its endorsement; event canceled for second time this month

Palestinian activist Isam Bakr says upscale eatery rebuffed US after he and others called its management in light of Trump's 'punitive measures against Palestine'

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

Ex-official says fact attack occurred in West Bank makes it harder for Ramallah to denounce it; security source says Abbas has given 'clear orders' to preserve stability

Officials tell Channel 12 characteristics of bombing that killed Israeli girl indicate highly organized cell; condition of victim's wounded brother improves

Jason Greenblatt calls on international community to reconsider aid to the Palestinian Authority: 'This isn’t the path to peace, just endless suffering'

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