Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas's election promise won't bring democracy to Palestinians - opinion
It would be naïve to assume that Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement of elections is a sign of democratization
The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion
PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders
Will Mahmoud Abbas actually let Palestinians vote? Critics say he's testing the waters first
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.
Tune into today's top stories: Hostage families take a stand, Abbas, record breaking heat
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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.
