Netanyahu and the Palestinian Authority

Published: 9 January 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Netanyahu fears Palestinian Authority collapse that he helped induce – Peter Beinart – Haaretz 06.01.16
The PA is a narcotic for Israelis: It allows them to control millions of stateless, disenfranchised Palestinians without paying the cost.
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Netanyahu's concern for fate of PA 'too little, too late' – Shlomi Eldar – Al-Monitor 07.01.16

IDF's stance on Palestinian Authority could trigger discord with Netanyahu, Ya'alon – Amos Harel – Haaretz 08.01.16
The army and government have been singing from the same song sheet in recent months, but this week offered signs that this may be about to change.

Abbas: It is on our shoulders to halt the violence – Haaretz 07.01.16
Palestinian president sends conciliatory message to Meretz conference in Jerusalem, expressing desire to 'strengthen our relations with the forces of peace.' Zehava Galon: 'Netanyahu may have said we need to avoid as much as possible a collapse of the Palestinian Authority, but due to pressure from some cabinet ministers, he avoids taking steps to preempt the collapse.'