Mahmoud Abbas
On This Day: Fatah, Hamas factions form short-lived 'Palestinian Unity Government' to rule over PA
On June 2, 2014, Abbas forged a Hamas-Fatah unity government, sparking legal debates and political upheaval. The PA president dissolved the short-lived body in June 2015.
Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit - report
Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
Recognition without protection: Does the West owe Israel security guarantees? - comment
After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.
Mahmoud Abbas calls for 'release of hostages, prisoners on both sides' at UNGA
"We want a modern civilian state that is free of violence, weapons, and extremism, " Abbas said.
Israeli officials suggest sanctions on PA's Abbas after Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli security officials urge restricting PA leaders' movement and income sources but warn against harming civilians, Army Radio reported.
IDF identifies missile launch from Yemen, Trump says he had good talks on Gaza
IDF announces name of fallen soldier • Milei calls for return of Gaza hostages at UNGA • Spain, Italy send ships to aid Gaza flotilla • Independent South Yemen could join Abraham Accords.
Israel's Foreign Ministry slams Abbas following UN speech
The ministry highlighted the pin he wore, which is an "unmistakable symbol of his goal of erasing Israel."
Starmer demands PA discontinue 'pay to slay' policies for official recognition
The British Prime Minister stated that the abolition of state rewards for violence is a prerequisite to establishing diplomatic ties with a Palestinian state.
IDF braces for potential West Bank escalation following Abbas's upcoming UN address
IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth has ordered extra troops to secure shopping centers, roads, junctions, bus stops, hitchhiking posts, and communities.
UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa
Several countries are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the meeting.
A message to Western leaders: Palestinians don't want peace, they want dead Jews - comment
Abbas vowed peace to UK PM Starmer even as Fatah glorified the murder of six Israelis in Jerusalem and pledged lifelong stipends to the killers’ families.
'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.