Mahmoud Abbas
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
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
Despite pledge to end ‘pay-for-slay,’ Ramallah hides millions in terror stipends
PA 'ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip'
"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.
Iran's influence wanes but regional threats persist - opinion
Despite significant setbacks to Iran's axis, including Hezbollah's weakening and loss of Syrian smuggling routes, Tehran maintains dangerous influence in Jordan and the West Bank.
Palestinian Authority's Jenin crackdown raises concerns over its potential collapse - opinion
As the PA intensifies its military operation against Islamist fighters in Jenin, experts warn that its weakening authority could create a dangerous power vacuum in Judea and Samaria.
Gaza clans, dignitaries call for PA’s return
These coordinated calls from Gaza’s traditional leadership structures could potentially influence discussions about the territory’s future governance arrangements.
Mahmoud Abbas reveals his true colors - opinion
If Abbas wanted peace, he would have said that Shubaki was wrong to participate in terror attacks, serve as a terrorist leader, or purchase tons of weapons.
Fatah strives to maintain Palestinian legitimacy amid West Bank terror operation - analysis
Abbas’s conundrum: Any action taken by the Palestinian Authority against terrorist groups in the West Bank only strengthens them, perhaps even at the expense of Fatah.
'Required to act': Israel's message to PA amid its Jenin operation - report
"The operation in Jenin is proceeding too slowly and on too small a scale. It is mostly defensive rather than offensive," the Israeli message read.
Pope meets Palestinian president to discuss Gaza's 'very serious' needs
Abbas said in a statement that he thanked the pope "for his positions in support of achieving a just peace in Palestine based on the two-state solution."
Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican
Abbas travels to Italy this week, where he is expected also to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
PA head Mahmoud Abbas announces Rawhi Fattouh as replacement 'if the position becomes vacant'
A close ally of Abbas, Fattouh has been an important member of Fatah, leading the party's parliamentary bloc for decades.
