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
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."
'Sons of dogs, release the hostages,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Hamas
He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority."
PA President Abbas, French President Macron discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, reject Gaza plan
The two discussed the possibility of the Palestinian Authority assuming “full responsibility” in Gaza, including security duties.
Palestinian Authority antisemitism resembles Nazi ideology - opinion
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas explained that Palestinians see the Jews just as the Europeans and Hitler saw the Jews.
PA official secretly meets Lebanese Armed Forces head to discuss Palestinians in Lebanon - report
Majed Faraj’s visit was reportedly a preparatory visit to Abbas’s visit, which is expected to occur next week.
Ehud Olmert's stunning 2008 concession plan - comment
Jerusalem would have been divided, with a Palestinian capital in the eastern section. A tunnel or highway link would have connected Gaza with the West Bank.
Security officials: PA’s cancellation of terror stipends is a ‘facade’ - exclusive
Security Cabinet warns that the PA’s terror stipends will continue under a new system despite claims of reform.
Abbas risks Palestinian backlash over restructuring of 'pay-to-slay'
Scrapping the system of salary-type payments has been a major demand of successive US administrations. Abbas had long resisted pressure to halt the program.
