PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
The U.S. State Department has indicated that the Palestinian Authority (PA) is partially coordinating with Israel on security matters. However, it criticized the PA for actions and statements that glorify terrorism, which undermine the recognition of Israel. This situation highlights the complex dynamics between the PA and Israel amid ongoing tensions.
- ▪The U.S. State Department noted a partial security coordination between the PA and Israel.
- ▪Recent statements from PLO members are seen as glorifying terror.
- ▪The PA's actions are viewed as incompatible with recognizing Israel's right to exist.
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PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. saysThe State Department noted that recent statements and actions taken by senior members of the PLO are incompatible with the recognition of Israel and its right to live free from threats.Follow us on GooglePalestinian president Mahmud Abbas delivers a speech during the eighth Fatah Conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026.(photo credit: Jaafar Ashtiyeh / AFP via Getty Images)
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