The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-palestinian-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:12:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Palestinian relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-palestinian-relations/ 32 32 US synagogue helps Palestinians raise money for Gaza, finds common ground over falafel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-synagogue-helps-palestinians-raise-money-for-gaza-finds-common-ground-over-falafel/ Sat, 02 May 2026 02:30:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813213 Daylong fundraiser results from relationships formed between rabbi, Palestinian restaurateur and Duke neurosurgeon who seek peace, reconciliation and a good bowl of hummus

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]]> Israel grants 4G access to Palestinian West Bank cell companies after war delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-grants-4g-access-to-palestinian-west-bank-cell-companies-after-delay-due-to-war/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727488 Communications Ministry ratifies deals inked by Israeli, Palestinian telecom firms; implementation expected to take 4-6 months; move won't cover Gaza, where networks stuck on 2G

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]]> Seven Israelis stranded in Gaza blocked from returning due to bureaucratic stalemate https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-stranded-in-gaza-blocked-from-returning-due-to-bureaucratic-stalemate/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:19:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726865 Report says six citizens and one East Jerusalem resident stuck in Strip since before Oct. 7 remain blocked as government bodies pass responsibility

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]]> PA premier says Ramallah best placed to lead postwar Gaza, despite Israeli obstacles https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-premier-says-ramallah-best-placed-to-lead-postwar-gaza-despite-israeli-obstacles/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:14:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678310 Mohammad Mustafa says West Bank-based body is committed to seeing reforms through, insists PA offers the best chance for stability in the Strip

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]]> In UN speech, Abbas denounces Israeli ‘genocide,’ rejects ‘what Hamas did on Oct. 7’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-un-speech-abbas-denounces-israeli-genocide-rejects-what-hamas-did-on-oct-7/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:08:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3650139 PA president vows Palestinians 'will rise from under the rubble,' says Hamas must disarm and give up Gaza rule, opposes conflating Palestinian cause with antisemitism, 'which we reject'

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]]> School delayed and wages unpaid, Palestinian Authority faces deep economic crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/school-delayed-and-wages-unpaid-palestinian-authority-faces-deep-economic-crisis/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:05:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636505 After years of financial clashes with Israel, the PA is undergoing its most severe financial crisis, with Israeli officials warning of security threats if the distress persists

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]]> UN inquiry on alleged Israel violence hampered by funding shortfall, document shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-inquiry-on-alleged-israel-violence-hampered-by-funding-shortfall-document-shows/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:10:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3627921 Head of panel, who resigned last month, says it is unable to hire staff, won't be able to present mandated reports to UN Human Rights Council in March 2026

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]]> Hamstrung PA weighs options as Israel continues to withhold its much-needed funds https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamstrung-pa-weighs-options-as-israel-continues-to-withhold-its-much-needed-funds/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:37:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603261&preview=true&preview_id=3603261 Ramallah could halt security cooperation with IDF or declare state of emergency in West Bank, though both those steps may boomerang, highlighting authority's challenges

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]]> Smotrich moves to paralyze Palestinian economy in response to Western sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-moves-to-paralyze-palestinian-economy-in-response-to-western-sanctions/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:03:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569569&preview=true&preview_id=3569569 Finance minister orders cancellation of waiver allowing Israel-PA bank ties, though Palestinian Authority not known to have been involved in UK-led decision to blacklist him and Ben Gvir

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]]> An alternative Memorial Day ceremony marks its 20th year. Participants say it’s the future https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-alternative-memorial-day-ceremony-marks-its-20th-year-participants-say-its-the-future/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:27:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536638 Controversial joint Israeli-Palestinian event honoring the slain on both sides continues to grow, even in the shadow of the October 7 massacre and ongoing war in Gaza

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]]> Governor of Tulkarem: I could have tackled the armed groups here; Israel wouldn’t let me https://www.timesofisrael.com/governor-of-tulkarem-i-could-have-tackled-the-armed-groups-here-israel-wouldnt-let-me/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:40:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3504571 PA's Abdallah Kmeil claims Israel wants to keep the PA weak; he doesn't condemn Hamas's October 7 slaughter but says he's become less extreme and wants peace

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]]> Sa’ar says a reformed Palestinian Authority could be involved in governing Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-says-a-reformed-palestinian-authority-could-be-involved-in-governing-gaza/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:44:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3464154 But in a joint press conference with Italian counterpart, foreign minister says 'pay to slay' policy needs to end, as must incitement, before cooperation can occur

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]]> Israel, PA ink deal to release $500 million in withheld Palestinian tax revenues https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-pa-ink-deal-to-release-500-million-in-withheld-palestinian-tax-revenues/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:54:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3458125&preview=true&preview_id=3458125 Funds will be used to pay off debt to Israel Electric Corporation; both sides declare victory after agreeing to mechanism that US hopes can be used for release of additional money

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]]> Macron’s point man on Israel-Palestine says ‘it’s not the right time to think about peace’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/macrons-point-man-on-israel-palestine-says-its-not-the-right-time-to-think-about-peace/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:12:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3364550 French-Israeli Ofer Bronchtein believes that conditions conducive to peace will eventually return, despite a deteriorating relationship between the French and Israeli leaders

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]]> US official: PA has met Israeli requirements for Smotrich to extend banking deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-pa-has-met-israeli-requirements-for-smotrich-to-extend-banking-deal/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3402383 Far-right minister has until October 31 to approve deal allowing Israeli, Palestinian banks to work together; US warns failure to do so could lead to West Bank economic crisis

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