Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinians in Gaza to vote in municipal elections, offering view into support for Hamas
It will be Gaza's first vote of any kind since 2006, when Hamas won the PA's legislative elections and later seized control of Gaza following a brief civil war with PA President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern
Between Hamas and Fatah: Different paths, same destination - opinion
Netanyahu, Trump played into Abbas’ hands, pushing West toward Palestinian recognition - opinion
The Gaza war has shown that military solutions can't bring peace to the Middle East. They only worsen conflicts, increase death tolls, and deepen grievances.
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Mahmoud Abbas considers unilaterally declaring Palestinian statehood at UNGA - report
The move, symbolic in nature, is predicated on a forthcoming constitutional declaration that would define a Palestinian state's borders and foundations.
Hamas official boasts Oct. 7 'resistance' revived Palestinian statehood push around the globe
"Without our weapons, no one would be looking in our direction," senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated during the interview with Al Jazeera.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say
'We will not sacrifice our very existence by permitting the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland that seeks our annihilation,' Israel's ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed added.
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM Carney says
Following the announcement, Trump threatened Canada, saying that the decision would make it "hard" to reach a trade deal, which the two countries are negotiating.
UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages
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
Abbas, with support from Saudi Arabia, stated that the PA needs to be at the negotiating table to discuss long-term security arrangements, N12 reported on Thursday.
