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
'Intolerable situation in Gaza,' UK PM Starmer discusses with PA President Abbas in London
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PA President Mahmoud Abbas, backing Palestinian statehood at the UN while stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire, hostages' release, and no role for Hamas.
Visa fight casts shadow over UN two-state conference
Critics cite the UN Headquarters Agreement as Washington defends security-based visa limits that could curb Palestinian attendance.
Macron need not visit Israel in light of Palestinian state recognition, Saar tells French FM
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told his French counterpart that France’s push for Palestinian state recognition undermines Israel’s security, casting doubt on Macron’s visit.
Palestinian Authority VP requests US to reverse UNGA ban on Abbas in letter to Rubio
Al-Sheikh's letter, which was dated August 30, said that Abbas "categorically condemned violence and terrorism, including the attacks of October 7" in a June 8 letter to Trump.
'Israel wants to destroy all of Palestine,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Arab media
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath that "Netanyahu does not want a fully-fledged Palestinian state."
Israel is undermining the two-state solution, Denmark's foreign minister says
European Union foreign ministers have urged the United States to reconsider its decision not to allow Palestinian officials to take part in the UN General Assembly in New York.
Lebanese army disarms six Palestinian camps, Hamas and Islamic Jihad not included - report
According to the report the Lebanese Army received “a batch of light and medium weapons, B7 rockets, and medium-range surface-to-surface missiles from the camps of Tyre.”
US blocks Palestinian officials from attending UN General Assembly, denies visas
A State Department official said Abbas and about 80 other Palestinians would be affected by the decision to deny and revoke visas from members of the umbrella PLO and the PA.
Cypriot president warns: 'If Iran acquires nuclear capabilities – my country is also in danger'
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides warned that his country faces direct risks from Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while stressing that Israel remains Cyprus’s closest ally in the region.
Netanyahu, Trump played into Abbas’ hands, pushing West toward Palestinian recognition - opinion
The Gaza war has shown that military solutions can't bring peace to the Middle East. They only worsen conflicts, increase death tolls, and deepen grievances.
