Palestinians banned from contacting Israeli military after poor turnout for ‘Third Intifada’

Palestinians banned from contacting Israeli military after poor turnout for ‘Third Intifada’

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has banned Palestinian contact with Israel’s military. Officials said the PA has ordered Palestinians not to visit or contact the Israel-Palestinian District Coordination Office, which provides permits for work or medical treatment in Israel. The PA directive called for Palestinians to submit any requests to the PA. […]

Abbas seen passing on Arafat route, ‘third intifada’

Abbas seen passing on Arafat route, ‘third intifada’

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that the Palestinian Authority would avoid a military confrontation with Israel in 2012. Israeli sources have told U.S. officials and analysts that the PA was not interested in what they termed a “third intifada” or uprising, in the West Bank. They said PA Chairman Mahmoud […]