Mahmoud Abbas
Between Hamas and Fatah: Different paths, same destination - opinion
When comparing Hamas’s charter, even in its later version, with the details from Fatah’s official website, the conclusion is clear: both share the same strategic goal.
Despite pledge to end ‘pay-for-slay,’ Ramallah hides millions in terror stipends
Abbas announces Palestinian Parliament will hold election on November 1
PA continuing to pay terrorists in Lebanon, Jordan outside Western monitoring - PMW to 'Post'
PA's Mahmoud Abbas seeks to exclude Hamas from local election
The terror group does not recognize Israel's right to exist. In addition, it does not regard the PLO as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinians and has refused to join it.
Iranian protesters attack Palestinian Authority ambassador's residence, injure ambassador - report
Around 200 protesters stormed the residence of the Palestinian Authority’s ambassador in Tehran, injuring Salam al-Zawawi and embassy staff and causing extensive damage, Iranian media reported.
Who is Ali Shaath, leader of Gaza's new technocratic committee? - explainer
The committee is expected to meet for the first time on Thursday in Egypt, crossing the Rafah border, a Palestinian source told Agence France-Presse.
Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions
Palestinian Media Watch said PA statements carried by official outlets in late December and early January backed Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, days after China held high-profile military drills.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas undergoes 'routine medical tests' in Ramallah hospital
After Abbas's medical tests were completed and he was released from the hospital, WAFA stated that the test results were "reassuring."
Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov meets top PA official as Gaza Board of Peace plan moves forward
Trump is expected to announce the composition of the board, an important component of Trump's phased plan to halt the war between Israel and Hamas, this month, possibly as early as next week.
Chinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says
Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
Palestinian Authority President Abbas faces backlash over cutting 'pay-for-slay' salaries
Palestinians have held protests across the West Bank, accusing Mahmoud Abbas and his leadership of “disrespecting the sacrifices made by the Palestinian people.”
Israeli authorities prevented PA VP from attending Christmas Eve mass in Bethlehem - report
Israeli authorities prevent PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh from attending Bethlehem's Christmas Eve mass, the Palestinian Authority-run WAFA claimed, as celebrations resume after two years.
