Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas to Shin Bet chief:

'I am unable to calm the tensions'

PA chairman met Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, told him that Israel should be the one to calm the tensions in the region.

Abbas adviser: Palestinians were here before Romans, Greeks

A senior advisor to Mahmoud Abbas says Jews have no connection to Israel while the Palestinians predate even the Canaanites.

Blinken to Lapid and Abbas:

'It is important to end the cycle of violence'

Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister and PA chairman, calls for restraint and "refraining from actions that escalate tensions".

Putin condemns Israeli actions on Temple Mount

Russian President sides with Arabs in phone call with PA President in apparent retaliation for Israeli condemnations of Ukraine war.

Retired IDF general:

Disappointed by Abbas' weak condemnations

Former head of COGAT says he expected a significant condemnation from PA chairman of recent attacks.

Fatah activist:

Abbas powerless to stop terror attacks?

Activist for the Fatah terrorist organization says Mahmoud Abbas has 'employed himself' for the past 17 years.

Op-ed:

Which Abbas did this?

Who did Minister Benny Gantz thank for condemning terror, Mansour or Mahmouod? Is there a difference?Op-ed.

Gantz thanks Abbas for condemning Bnei Brak terror attack

Defense Minister speaks by phone to PA chairman, says Ramadan must be a month of quiet and not a period marked by terror.

PA chairman:

'The settler crimes will lead to an escalation'

Mahmoud Abbas' office condemns IDF operation in Jenin in which fire was opened at soldiers.

Foreign Ministry tweet blames 'settlers' for recent violence

Foreign Ministry quotes Mahmoud Abbas in blaming settlers for recent terror attacks in which 11 people were murdered.

Yet again

It will not stop until Israel cracks down seriously at those places where the hatred is simmering and confiscates the weaponry. Op-ed.

PA chairman warns against incitement against Palestinians

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas hopes Bnei Brak attack will not be used for actions against PA citizens.

Abbas meets Blinken, blasts West's 'double standards'

PA chairman claims West penalizes Russia over its invasion of Ukraine while ignoring alleged Israeli "crimes" against Palestinians.

Gantz to Bennett: Your office worked behind my back

PM and Defense Minister discuss tension between them following Bennett's demand that Gantz not meet with Jordan's King and PA chairman.

Settler council heads: Govt would rather meet Abbas than us

Council heads to protest outside Prime Minister's Office Sunday in first time in 15 years to call for overthrow of government.

Jordan's King to visit Ramallah, meet Abbas

This will be the king’s first visit to Ramallah since 2017 and will take place before Ramadan.

Abbas spokesman: US hasn't fulfilled any promises

PA chairman’s spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh criticizes US administration, claims it hasn't any promises made to Abbas.

Israel's domestic intelligence warns U.S. of Ramadan tensions

PA affairs expert says nothing has changed since the PA took control in parts of Judea and Samaria.

Abbas meets Pelosi to discuss 'two-state solution'

PA chairman meets US House Speaker in one of highest-level meetings between US and PA officials in recent years.

PA calls for action against 'Jewish terrorism'

Abbas' spokesman blames Israeli establishment for "escalating Jewish terrorism in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria."

Abbas calls for revenge against Israel

PA chairman blasts Israel: It is a crime of deliberate execution. We will no longer be patient.

Abbas' potential successors named to top posts in PLO

Hamas and Islamic Jihad boycott meeting of PLO Central Council, cite Abbas' failure to institute power-sharing reforms.

Friedman: I changed Trump's mind on the Palestinians

In forthcoming memoir, Friedman describes how Trump blamed Netanyahu for not wanting peace, until he showed him the real Mahmoud Abbas.

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.

Abbas asks Gantz to release 25 veteran terrorists

PA chairman wants Israeli Defense Minister to release 25 Fatah terrorists who were arrested before the Oslo Accords.

Herzog receives condolence call from PA chairman

President Herzog receives condolence calls from UAE Crown Prince and PA Chairman following death of his mother.

Mahmoud Abbas plays Benny Gantz for a fool

Israel’s defense minister's latest session with the Palestinian Authority leader was certainly not “confidence-building.” Opinion.

Anti-Zionist Jews are in tune with the Palestinian Arabs

Some cling to the myth of a 2-state solution, but recent statements by Mahmoud Abbas are in line with those wanting Israel destroyed.Op-ed.

PA: Abbas seeks implementation of 'right of return'

PA cabinet expresses support for Abbas' moves seeking to establish a state and the return of "refugees".

Bereaved families:

'Abbas pays money to terrorists thanks to Gantz'

Families of terrorist victims protest outside Gantz home following his meeting with PA chairman.

Lapid: I don't rule out meeting Abbas, but no point now

FM responds to criticism of Gantz's meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, says option for future negotiations must be maintained.

Israel’s peace partner calls for war

You just have to love our peace partners. They don't even pretend that what the US calls "confidence-building measures" are mutual. Op-ed.

Gantz: It is my duty to prevent war

Defense Minister dismisses criticism of his meeting with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Bennett: I have no intentions of meeting Abbas

Prime Minister says he approved not only the meeting between Defense Minister and PA chairman, but also the location.

Palestinian leaders are burying their own dream

At this rate, 2022 could wind up becoming the year that puts paid to what little remains of idea of Palestinian nationalism. Opinion.

Justice Minister: Meeting with Abbas was unnecessary

'Meeting between DM Gantz and PA chief not very important,' Justice Min. Sa'ar says.

Peace partner?

Abbas attacks Israel days after meeting Gantz

PA chairman accuses Israel of “hideous policies of ethnic cleansing and organized terrorism”.

Abbas tells Putin Israel risks 'explosion' in Judea and Samaria

PA chairman speaks with Russian president by phone, says Israeli policies angering the Arab street,

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

Yamina official: Govt. will collapse if peace process resumes

Deputy Minister Abir Kara: "I will also dismantle the government over the evacuation of settlements. The days of land for peace are over."

After Gantz-Abbas Meeting:

Israel to transfer 100M NIS to PA, grant VIP entry permits

Gantz vows 'confidence-building' package for Palestinian authority include cash transfers, status approvals for thousands of Palestinians.

'I wouldn't invite someone who pays murderers to my home'

Defense Min. Gantz's actions aren't contributing to coalition's stability, ministers say.

Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting

Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".

Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home

Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.

Fatah: Mansour Abbas will end up in the trash bin of history

PA chairman's movement rips MK Mansour Abbas who said Israel is a Jewish state.

Poll: 51% of Israelis want Bennett to meet with Mahmoud Abbas

40% of Yamina voters back meeting between Bennett and Palestinian Authority chief. Half of Israelis fear Abbas' replacement will be worse.

Response to Trump's recent remarks about Netanyahu

Despite deep gratitude to Trump for all he did for Israel, his recent statements on Netanyahu are incorrect and uncalled for. Opinion.

Abbas: Israel must stop 'unilateral measures'

PA chairman meets US Under Secretary of State: Israel must stop its unilateral measures that undermine the two-state solution.

Abbas demands to draw border of Palestinian state

PA chairman reportedly seeking to renew talks but will also threaten "decisive" decisions if Israel doesn't agree.

Gantz to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah - again

Meeting comes against backdrop of spate of terrorist attacks in Jerusalem.

Abbas threatens Israel with unilateral steps

PA chairman threatens to take unilateral measures over the next month if Israel does not stop its "aggression."

Algeria pledges $100 million in aid to the PA

Algeria's President hosts PA chairman, vows to put Palestinian cause at center of Arab League summit.

INTO THE FRAY:

You couldn't make this up!!

There may be things more depraved than an Israeli minister soliciting funds for a self-declared mortal foe, but none come to mind. Op-ed.

Abbas speaks to Putin about international peace conference

PA meets Russian President, proposes international peace conference under the auspices of the Quartet.

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA chairman meets US ambassador to the UN, urges Washington to recognize a Palestinian state.

Secret meeting between new Shabak chief and PA's Mahmoud Abbas

Ronen Bar, Israel's new head of Shabak, met Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas in secret Ramallah meeting.

Chinese President reaffirms support for 'two-state solution'

Chinese President sends letter to PA chairman, reiterates his country’s firm support "of the just cause of Palestine".

Ex-State Dept official says right and wrong are equal

Each side in the Arab-Israel conflict does not have an equally valid claim, unless you are wearing moral blinders. Op-ed.

Tension in the Fatah camp: The end of the Abbas era?

Russia receiving Abbas’s greatest foe, Mohammed Dahlan, in Moscow may point to the end of Abbas’s political career.Op-ed.

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.