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
Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet
According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.
Palestinian factions slam Abbas for criticizing Hamas, 'upholding Zionist narrative'
According to the factions, "Abbas's speech was consistent with the occupation's narrative and the Zionist narrative, as if he were a partner in protecting Israel's security."
'Sons of dogs, release the hostages,' Mahmoud Abbas tells Hamas
He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority."
PA President Abbas, French President Macron discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, reject Gaza plan
The two discussed the possibility of the Palestinian Authority assuming “full responsibility” in Gaza, including security duties.
Palestinian Authority antisemitism resembles Nazi ideology - opinion
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas explained that Palestinians see the Jews just as the Europeans and Hitler saw the Jews.
PA official secretly meets Lebanese Armed Forces head to discuss Palestinians in Lebanon - report
Majed Faraj’s visit was reportedly a preparatory visit to Abbas’s visit, which is expected to occur next week.
Ehud Olmert's stunning 2008 concession plan - comment
Jerusalem would have been divided, with a Palestinian capital in the eastern section. A tunnel or highway link would have connected Gaza with the West Bank.
Security officials: PA’s cancellation of terror stipends is a ‘facade’ - exclusive
Security Cabinet warns that the PA’s terror stipends will continue under a new system despite claims of reform.
Abbas risks Palestinian backlash over restructuring of 'pay-to-slay'
Scrapping the system of salary-type payments has been a major demand of successive US administrations. Abbas had long resisted pressure to halt the program.
Palestinian Authority restructures 'pay-for-slay' policy for West Bank terrorists
The PA is reportedly worried that upcoming US fines of about $200-300 million will lead to a financial crisis.
