Mahmoud Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas appoints new Palestinian Authority prime minister

The Palestinian Authority, set up three decades ago under the interim peace agreement known as the Oslo Accords, exercises governance over parts of the West Bank.

By REUTERS
14/03/2024

Why an Israeli policy expert says talk of a two-state solution is dangerously premature

The question of 'the day after' is still inconceivable to many Israelis, but scholars and analysts are beginning to think about the day after - as well as beyond the day after.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
08/03/2024

Erdogan and Abbas to discuss delivering aid to Gaza, Turkish source says

Erdogan and Abbas will discuss recent developments in Gaza as well as the situation in the West Bank, the diplomatic source said.

By REUTERS
04/03/2024

A 'revitalized' PA can't be the same policies with a new public face - editorial

To revitalize and revamp the PA, much more will be needed than to merely replace the prime minister, who – in any event – plays second fiddle to the president, a man who essentially rules by decree.

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
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