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
Mahmoud Abbas considers unilaterally declaring Palestinian statehood at UNGA - report
The move, symbolic in nature, is predicated on a forthcoming constitutional declaration that would define a Palestinian state's borders and foundations.
Hamas official boasts Oct. 7 'resistance' revived Palestinian statehood push around the globe
"Without our weapons, no one would be looking in our direction," senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated during the interview with Al Jazeera.
US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms
The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.
Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say
'We will not sacrifice our very existence by permitting the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland that seeks our annihilation,' Israel's ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed added.
Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM Carney says
Following the announcement, Trump threatened Canada, saying that the decision would make it "hard" to reach a trade deal, which the two countries are negotiating.
UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also denounced Hamas as terrorists that "must never be rewarded," and reiterated Israel's right to self-defense, calling for the release of hostages
Palestinian President Abbas announces decree to hold elections before the end of the year
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his intention to hold elections for a new Palestinian National Council, which will be representative of the Palestinian people, before end of the year.
Mahmoud Abbas insists US includes PA in Gaza ceasefire negotiations - report
Abbas, with support from Saudi Arabia, stated that the PA needs to be at the negotiating table to discuss long-term security arrangements, N12 reported on Thursday.
Is the Palestinian Authority on the edge of economic collapse, Abbas succession? - analysis
Amid economic crisis and Abbas's aging leadership, the Palestinian Authority faces instability and potential succession battles.
Abbas undermines Hamas in letter sent to Macron ahead of Palestine conference
In his letter, Abbas stated, "I emphasize the Palestinian people's commitment to the two-state solution and to its peaceful implementation."
