Mahmoud Abbas

Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigns from position

Shtayyeh, a member of ruling party Fatah's Central Committee, has been Palestinian prime minister since 2019.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh  in Ramallah. August 25, 2020

Hamas distances itself from post-war Gaza government with the PA

“Mohammed Shtayyeh will step down from the prime minister position, and [Mahmoud] Abbas will appoint someone even more corrupt," a Hamas source told Al Arabiya.

25/02/2024

Palestinian gov't could resign 'within days', new one formed by week's end

Despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are reports that the current Palestinian government headed by Mohammed Shtayyeh could resign and lead to the creation of a new government.

Abbas: PA will take charge of Gaza to prevent 'second Nakba' for Palestinians

In an interview with London-based Asharq Al-Awsat, PA President Mahmoud Abbas criticized Netanyahu and Biden, claiming "no real pressure" was exerted on Israel

Netanyahu and Abbas

Netanyahu doubles down on Rafah op, Abbas asks Hamas to close hostage deal

In an unusual move, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to soften its demands, because a hostage deal was likely to prevent an IDF operation in Gaza.

‘Real progress’ in Palestinian unity efforts, says Abbas aide

PA President Abbas' talks in Doha aim to unify Hamas and Fatah for a technocratic government. Despite challenges, efforts for a unified Palestinian political future continue

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
13/02/2024
abbas hayniyeh

Hamas could join PA in new Gaza government, support two-state solution

In contradiction to a slew of previous public comments, Hamas reportedly is receptive to joining the PA on should there be a two-state solution on the political horizon.

13/02/2024

Abbas to propose Palestinian unity govt. to Qatari Emir - report

The proposed head of the new government will reportedly be Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, the head of the Palestinian Investment Fund.

Revitalization of the PA is not enough to fix the damage

The PA does not require revitalization, it requires a deep revision of Palestinian priorities. 

11/02/2024

Abbas, Shtayyeh call for unity among Palestinians, including Hamas

With the Palestinian Authority's popularity at an all-time low, PA Prime Minister Shtayyeh has called on Hamas, longtime rival of his Fatah party, to join the PLO.

By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
05/02/2024
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