Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinian President Abbas announces decree to hold elections before the end of the year
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his intention to hold elections for a new Palestinian National Council, which will be representative of the Palestinian people, before end of the year.
Mahmoud Abbas insists US includes PA in Gaza ceasefire negotiations - report
Is the Palestinian Authority on the edge of economic collapse, Abbas succession? - analysis
Abbas undermines Hamas in letter sent to Macron ahead of Palestine conference
Abbas praises October 7 massacre ahead of pro-Palestinian summit
“The attacks shook the foundations of the Israeli entity… revealed its glaring failure,” PA chairman Abbas said in an interview published last week and exposed by PMW.
European calls for Palestinian statehood isn't principled diplomacy, it's panic - opinion
These nations understand that Israel’s methodical approach to victory in Gaza is dismantling the carefully constructed mythology surrounding Palestinian statehood.
Despite criticism, Trump's sidelining is still likely in Israel's interest - opinion
US President Donald Trump’s recent actions may also serve as a keen reminder that Trump will not follow Netanyahu’s lead on regional affairs. Rather, Netanyahu is expected to follow Trump’s lead.
Israel needs a miracle or a change of heart by Netanyahu - opinion
Very little if anything has been done by Israel over the last year and a half to start preparing an effective alternative to Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu does not want Mahmoud Abbas' PA involved.
Could Mohammed Dahlan be Gaza's next governor? - opinion
Dahlan's name has been bandied about in recent years for a much more important role: a possible successor to Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas.
Abbas blames Hamas, 'categorically rejects' aid lootings in Gaza
This comes after the Palestinian Authority President called Hamas "sons of dogs" and called for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.
Qatar secured better terms for Hamas in Gaza hostage deal sabotage, sources say - report
Senior Israeli officials stated that Qatar’s assistance in ceasefire talks have been hindering the progress, adding that working solely through Egypt would be better.
Abbas names Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy, likely succesor to PLO
Al-Sheikh said that the Palestinian Authority was carrying out reforms and forming a new government as the US and Arab countries requested, but it was not receiving enough support.
PA’s Abbas claims ancient Jewish temples were in Yemen, not Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas claimed “[Israel] is trying to change the historical and legal status of the Islamic and Christian holy places, especially the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet
According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.
Palestinian factions slam Abbas for criticizing Hamas, 'upholding Zionist narrative'
According to the factions, "Abbas's speech was consistent with the occupation's narrative and the Zionist narrative, as if he were a partner in protecting Israel's security."
