'A sad joke'

Macron praises PA Chairman's 'letter of hope'

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar slams Macron's enthusiasm for Abbas's letter as misplaced, calling it a naive endorsement of recycled promises and falsehoods.

Macron receives 'unprecedented' PA pledges on reforms

Ahead of a pivotal conference, France says it has secured new Palestinian Authority commitments to reform, with chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemning the October 7 Hamas attack and pledging further reforms.

Lebanon:

Abbas, Lebanese President reach agreement on Palestinian camps

Lebanese President and PA chairman announce agreement whereby Palestinian Arab factions will not use Lebanon as a launchpad for attacks against Israel, and unauthorized weapons will be removed from refugee camps.

Abbas to discuss weapons at Lebanese ‘Palestinian refugee camps’

PA chairman Abbas is in Beirut to discuss disarmament of “Palestinian refugee camps” with Lebanese leaders. The talks aim to extend state authority into these traditionally autonomous areas where armed groups operate.

Speech on behalf of Abbas:

'The Nakba is the greatest crime in history'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy claims at a ceremony marking the "Nakba" that Israel is trying to force Palestinians to relinquish their rights.

Report: Trump to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Saudi Arabia

Arabic media reports that at the request of MBS, Trump will meet the PA chairman and Syrian president this week. MBS reportedly seeks US approval for a Palestinian state.

Abbas in meeting with Putin:

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Russian President and accuses Israel of "aggression" against civilians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Putin reiterates his support for Palestinian rights.

Abbas welcomes new pope:

'Support the just Palestinian cause'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.

Abbas successor?

PLO approves creation of vice president role

PLO approves a vice president post for the first time, signaling potential leadership succession for leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas:

PA should return to ruling Gaza with Hamas as a political party

The Palestinian Authority Chairman is calling on Hamas to hand over its weapons to the PA, relinquish power, and stop giving Israel "pretexts to destroy Gaza."

Abbas to Hamas: 'Sons of dogs, release the hostages'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls on Hamas to release hostages, hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority.

PM's refusal:

Netanyahu refused Mahmoud Abbas direct flight to Damascus

Mahmoud Abbas had to drive from Ramallah to the Allenby Bridge, where he crossed the border to Jordan, and flew from there by Jordanian helicopter to Syria.

Abbas and Macron discuss ceasefire and two-state solution

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas after expressing support for recognizing a Palestinian state. The two discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the two-state solution.

Palestinian Authority:

Protests in Gaza an opportunity to end Hamas rule

Fatah movement spokesman calls on Gazans to unite around PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Report:

Palestinian Authority continues to fund terrorist families

PA provided financial aid to 28 families of killed terrorists and 10 families of arrested terrorists. Mahmoud Abbas: 'Our last penny will be given to the families of shahids and prisoners.'

Abbas ups his rhetoric: Israel committing mass extermination

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of carrying out genocide and causing a slow, agonizing death for Palestinian Arabs.

Mahmoud Abbas's possible successor to be appointed next month

The Palestinian National Council will meet to create a new position - Deputy Chair of the PLO Executive Committee. The US is reportedly applying significant pressure to appoint the head of PA Intelligence Majid Faraj, who is close to the CIA.

PA spokesman:

'Trump disavowal of deportation of Gazans is encouraging'

Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman hopes for “the continuation of balanced statements from the American administration” to enable progress toward the Arab Peace Initiative.

In appeal to Trump:

Abbas requests US assistance in returning PA to Gaza

In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.

Abbas:

'PA will pay terrorists even if we only have one penny left’

Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.

Mahmoud Abbas' ploy to thwart Trump's Gaza plan

In the plan to be presented to the Arab summit in Cairo next month, Abbas will demand that he be allowed to regain control of the Gaza Strip and all border crossings.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'The PA should be responsible for Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Ron Lauder in Jordan, and stresses his opposition to any expulsion of Palestinian Arabs, while also saying that progress must be made toward a two-state solution.

PA's proposal:

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.

Mahmoud Abbas opposes Trump's solution for Gaza

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas responds to US President Donald Trump's proposal for controlling Gaza, relocating its residents, says idea is a 'gross violation of international law.'

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.

Fatah welcomes release of 'heroic prisoners'

The Revolutionary Council of the Fatah movement, led by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, issues statement describing the terrorists by Israel as "heroes."

PA chairman congratulates terrorist who murdered children

Mahmoud Abbas congratulated released terrorist Yasser Abu Bakr, convicted of three murders including that of a 9-month-old baby.

PMW Director:

'PA thinks it can manipulate Trump and support enemies of US'

Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

In message to Trump:

Abbas asks for assistance in establishing a Palestinian state

Abbas congratulates Trump on his inauguration, says a diplomatic solution should lead to "the State of Palestine and the State of Israel living side by side in security and peace."

Abbas:

'PA prepared to take full responsibility for post-war Gaza'

In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.

Abbas' spokesman blames Israel for October 7 massacre

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official spokesperson for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, claims that "Israel's extremist policy is what ignited the region and led to the wars we are witnessing today".

PA Chairman Abbas:

'President Carter’s legacy will forever remain in our hearts'

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas eulogized the late US President who, according to him, 'spoke boldly against injustice, including addressing the realities of Israeli apartheid.'

Report:

Abbas making it difficult to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Palestinian Arab official accuses Abbas of placing obstacles in the path to reaching a ceasefire agreement because of his opposition to establishing a committee to manage the Gaza Strip.

Abbas:

'A Palestinian state will bring security and stability'

PA chairman accuses Israel of carrying out daily massacres, genocide, starvation, and of attempts to expel Palestinian Arab residents.

Pope Francis to meet PA chairman Abbas

Vatican confirms that Pope Francis, who has continued to be critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, will meet PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Meet the (potential) new boss. just like the old boss

Who is Rawhi Fattouh?

Abbas declares: This is my successor

PA chairman announces that in the event he is unable to continue serving in his role, the head of the Palestinian National Council, Rawhi Fattouh, will replace him.

Abbas:

'We're open to peace, but not at any price'

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas declares that "the Palestinians will never deviate, compromise, or bargain over their national rights and principles."

Abbas' spokesman:

'We will thwart Smotrich's annexation plan'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says that "the year 2025 will be the year of realization of the establishment of the Palestinian state."

Mahmoud Abbas:

Suspend Israel's membership in UN

Speaking to the Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas called for Israel to be suspended from the UN and for international sanctions to be imposed on it

PA chairman's office:

'Trump pledged to Abbas his commitment to stop the war'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.

Abbas:

'Israel violating the conditions for its admission to the UN'

PA chairman calls for Israel to be prosecuted and punished for failing to implement the UN resolutions ordering the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.

Mahmoud Abbas: Israel is a colonial project of the US

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas speaks to Russia's Margarita Simonyan, claiming Israel is a US 'colonial project.' 'If not for America, Israel would not exist.'

Abbas sends condolences following elimination of Nasrallah

PA chairman's spokesperson warns that the entire region is entering a new and dangerous period of instability.

Abbas to UN:

We won't leave, if anyone will, it will be the occupying usurpers

PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.

Prof. Anne Bayefsky:

'Biden's coddling of Abbas allows him to spew more hate'

Human Rights Voices President tells Arutz Sheva the PA leader feels no 'compunction' about spreading lies, antisemitic, and incitement to violence at the UN because of the soft treatment he has received from the US.

'Only at the UN'

Netanyahu slams ICC prosecutor for meeting Erdogan, Abbas

Israeli PM notes the human rights abuses of Mahmoud Abbas and war crimes of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in statement condemning ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for meeting them while he obsesses over arresting Israeli leaders.

Abbas meets ICC Chief Prosecutor

PA chairman asks Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to speed up the investigations into the "war crimes" committed by Israel.

Egypt to Abbas:

You can enter Gaza - if Israel agrees

Egypt tries to improve Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas' image in Gaza - but Israel refuses to cooperate.

Abbas spokesman:

'Netanyahu is leading to an explosion in the Middle East'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman, warns against the Israeli policy that may "cause an explosion that will burn the entire region and it will not be possible to stop it".

Israel informed of Abbas' intention to visit the Gaza Strip

PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".

Abbas:

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

Abbas backed by Vladimir Putin

PA chairman meets in Moscow with Russian President Putin, calls on the international community to force the two-state solution on Israel.

PA chairman's Fatah movement attacks Foreign Minister Katz

Fatah slams comments by Minister Israel Katz regarding the evacuation of the Jenin refugee camp, says they are "a blatant declaration of the extermination plans of the fascist occupation government".

Abbas' spokesman:

'Smotrich's comments are a war crime'

Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.

Abbas claims:

'Haniyeh's killing was intended to prolong the conflict in Gaza'

PA chairman tells RIA news agency that Haniyeh elimination was a cowardly act: The Israeli occupation authorities are required to stop their aggressive actions against our people.

'He should apologize':

Erdogan harsh critique of Abbas

President of Turkey Erdogan sharply criticized the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, who according to him, did not respond to Ankara's request to come and speak before the Turkish parliament.

Trump to Abbas: 'So nice' to hear your good wishes

Donald Trump thanks Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt.

Palestinian Authority opposes US plans for Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson says that the US is discussing plans regarding the future of the Gaza Strip with various parties, but these plans will have no legitimacy.