security coordination

US President Donald Trump listens during a campaign rally at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

August 2, 2018, 11:04 pm

Trump administration releases millions in frozen aid to PA security forces

The US has quietly spent some $42 million in the West Bank since May; State Department official says this serves US interests; other programs still being evaluated

By Eric Cortellessa

IDF troops operate in the Jenin area on February 3, 2018 in pursuit of Ahmad Jarrar, a suspect in the killing of Rabbi Raziel Shevach. (Israel Defense Forces)

February 13, 2018, 9:25 am

Palestinians return rifle taken from soldiers during Jenin riot

IDF still investigating incident, in which two troops accidentally entered West Bank city, were beaten and bloodied by mob

By TOI staff

Members of the Palestinian Authority security forces take part in a graduation ceremony for a Palestinian youth training camp in the West Bank city of Jericho, January 25, 2017. (Flash90)

February 13, 2018, 1:06 am

Palestinians lambaste PA for helping IDF soldiers escape Jenin mob

Political rivals, social media users highlight incident to decry security coordination with Israel, hail rioters who beat troops as 'heroes'

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Ahmad Nassar Jarrar, 22, head of the terror cell who shot dead Rabbi Raziel Shevach in the West Bank on January 9 (Twitter)

February 8, 2018, 1:39 am

Hamas: PA ‘lead’ helped IDF track terrorist behind rabbi’s killing

Terror group's military wing slams Abbas's security coordination with Israel as 'a clear act of collaboration'

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reads notes as he chairs a meeting of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah on February 3, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI)

February 6, 2018, 4:43 pm

PA to form plan for extensive ‘disengagement’ from Israel

Palestinians to explore going it alone on economy, security, currency; move seen as tactic to appease Palestinian public rather than real bid for change

By Khaled Abu Toameh

Palestinian police officers detain a Palestinian protester during clashes with Israeli soldiers, not seen, in the West Bank city of Hebron, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

November 8, 2017, 6:02 pm

Palestinians confirm security coordination with Israel has resumed

Head of West Bank police says ties restored two weeks ago; coordination was partially suspended in July

By AFP and TOI staff

Palestinian security forces patrolling Bethlehem in 2013. (Issam Rimawi/Flash90)

October 27, 2017, 9:06 pm

Israel, Palestinians said back to full West Bank security cooperation

Palestinians suspended the collaboration in the wake of widespread protests over Temple Mount security imposed after the killing of two Israeli officers

By TOI staff

August 8, 2017, 4:51 pm

Abbas issues new demands of Israel, but is quietly still arresting terror suspects

While formally maintaining freeze in security cooperation, PA nabs relatives of assailant shot dead trying to stab soldiers

By Avi Issacharoff

Israeli security forces fire tear gas to disperse Palestinians after clashes broke out at the Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem's Old City on July 27, 2017. (AFP Photo/Ahmad Gharabli)

August 1, 2017, 9:48 am

Iran accused of helping fund Temple Mount unrest

Islamic Republic said to have provided food packages to demonstrators protesting Israeli security measures at holy site

By Alexander Fulbright

Members of the Palestinian special police forces (S.P.F) wait to compete during the 7th Annual International Warrior Competition hosted by the King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Sunday, April 19, 2015, Amman, Jordan. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)

July 29, 2017, 2:52 pm

Security cooperation with Israel to resume ‘gradually,’ PA official says

Praising Israeli efforts to de-escalate tensions, Abbas aide says future coordination depends on unrestricted Muslim access to Temple Mount

By Avi Issacharoff

Thousands of Muslim worshipers participate in evening prayers outside the Lions Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem, refusing to enter the Temple Mount enclosure to reach the Al-Aqsa Mosque inside, July 25, 2017. (Dov Lieber /Times of Israel)

July 26, 2017, 4:44 pm

At the Temple Mount, it’s not about metal detectors, it’s about sovereignty

Abbas is calling for a return to the way things were before July 14's deadly attack in which two Israeli cops were killed. The worshiper-protesters on the streets of the Old City have more ambitious goals

By Dov Lieber

Israeli security forces stand guard in front of Muslim worshipers praying outside Lions Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 19, 2017 AFP/ Ahmad GHARABLI)

July 26, 2017, 9:31 am

‘Intensify’ struggle over Temple Mount, Fatah urges

PA president says ties will only be restored after all Israeli security measures put in place since shooting at the site 'disappear'

By TOI staff

Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah on July 25, 2017. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)

July 25, 2017, 8:50 pm

Abbas warns security coordination with Israel will remain frozen

PA president says ties will only be restored after all Israeli security measures put in place since Temple Mount shooting 'disappear'

By Dov Lieber and AFP

On the sidelines of the 28th Arab League Summit on March 29, 2017, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan (C) and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (Wafa/Thaer Ghnaim)

July 25, 2017, 4:17 pm

Jordan ‘kept Palestinians in the dark’ over Temple Mt. pact — official

Senior Ramallah official indicates the PA, which was apparently not included in talks to restore calm, will resume security cooperation with Israel

By Avi Issacharoff

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas gives a speech during a meeting of Palestinian leadership in the West Bank city of Ramallah on July 21, 2017, during which he announced freezing all contacts with Israel. (AFP/Abbas Momani)

July 23, 2017, 5:50 pm

Abbas confirms he halted security coordination, warns Israelis will ‘lose’

PA president indicates he is freezing security contacts until Israel removes Temple Mount metal detectors, ends incursions into Palestinian cities

By Dov Lieber