Nabil Shaath

Abbas aide: Postponing the elections is on the table

PA chairman's aide Nabil Shaath says elections could be postponed if Israel refuses to let them take place in eastern Jerusalem.

PA leaders welcome Biden victory

Senior PA officials happy Trump was not reelected. "Nothing was worse than Trump's era."

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath claims Israel and the US are blackmailing PA leaders by imposing financial sanctions.

Abbas adviser: 'Collusion' between US and Israel must be exposed

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath says Arabs are ready to confront any "Israeli annexation".

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

PA continues to send threats and warnings meant to deter Israel from implementing sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

PLO to Belgians: Recognize a Palestinian state

PLO leader Nabil Shaath meets Belgian delegation, asks that Belgium unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.

PA to launch campaign against US peace plan

Abbas adviser announces PA will launch campaign to counter Trump's "Deal of the Century".

The PA's proposal for 'true peace'

PA chairman Abbas' foreign policy advisor says only path to peace is complete Israeli withdrawal and full right of return.

Abbas adviser: Warsaw conference aims to normalize 'occupation'

Senior adviser to PA chairman says Warsaw conference lacks credibility, denies Palestinian right to self-determination.

Abbas adviser: Australia worthy of being spat on

Senior PA official blasts Australia's decision to suspend funding to the PA due its support for terrorists and their families.

Report: EU to increase aid to PA

Senior PA official claims EU intends to increase annual aid to PA from 80 to 320 million euro a year.

PA: Netanyahu 'destroying' the two-state solution

PA furious with Netanyahu for pledging to build thousands of new homes in Maaleh Adumim.

Watch: 'These terrorists are heroes'

Former Palestinian Chief Negotiator Nabil Saath says Palestinian Authority will never stop payments to prisoners, says they are heroes.

Abbas's advisor defends payment to terrorists

Nabil Shaath, special advisor to PA chairman, claims that paying jailed terrorists is a "social responsibility".

Abbas to discuss peace process with Trump

Abbas advisor says PA chairman will soon visit Washington at Trump's invitation.

Fatah official: Trump 'declared war on Islam'

Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath blasts Trump over his support for Israel.

PA asks EU to recognize 'Palestine'

Fatah Central Committee member Nabil Shaath calls on EU to impose sanctions on Israel in order to end the "occupation".

Fatah official: The Americans aren't an 'honest broker'

Fatah Central Committee member says United States is Israel's "strategic ally" and therefore cannot broker peace talks.

Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues

PA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.

EU Parliament Postpones Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

EU parliament vote to recognize “Palestine” as a state postponed due to differences on wording, says Fatah's Nabil Shaath.

Abbas Threatens Israel with 'Political War'

Fatah leader Nabil Shaath says PA Chairman will wage a "political war" against Israel if his latest UN move is rejected.

Israel, PA Teams Meet without US Mediators

Senior PA official: "Israel's sanctions will not deter Palestinian steps to join international treaties and organzations."

PA: We Didn't Mean to Upset Kerry

Senior Fatah official Nabil Shaath tries to do damage control after Kerry says he will "evaluate" his next steps.

PA Admits 'Blackmailing' Israel To Free Terrorists

Spokesman of Abbas's party reveals use of UN recognition to 'blackmail' releases; confirms Judea Samaria council accusations.

PA Official: Recognizing Israel 'Hurts the Refugees'

Fatah member Nabil Shaath denies he said that the PA is willing to consider recognizing Israel as a Jewish state after talks conclude.

Fatah: Netanyahu Speech Announces End To Talks

Senior Fatah and PLO member criticizes Netanyahu's AIPAC address, takes issue with recognition and security demands.

Abbas Wants Greater Russian Role in Peace Talks

Abbas, on a visit to Moscow, hails Russia's successes in the Middle East, asks it to play role in Israel-PA peace talks.

PA Says Israel Succeeded in 'Imposing Its Agenda' on Talks

Senior PLO official claims Israel forcing agenda of recognition of Jewish state and Jordan Valley security on John Kerry.

PA Official Calls for 'Smart Resistance' Against Israel

Nabil Shaath predicts that peace talks will fail, says the PA should then resort to pursuing statehood through the UN.

Shaath: 'We Will Stay in Negotiations Just to Release Prisoners'

Despite reports that peace talks have failed, PA official declares that they will remain - if only to release more terrorists.

PLO Official Threatens to Join International Organizations

Nabil Shaath: The peace talks are failing, so we're prepared to sue Israel in the ICC over the 'settlements'.

PA Unhappy with Lieberman's Return

Nabil Shaath: Lieberman's return to Foreign Ministry "a clear sign of the future of talks" with Israel.

PA: Kerry Pressuring EU to Delay Boycott of 'Settlements'

Negotiator Nabil Shaath says EU boycotting guidelines encouraged the PA to resume peace talks with Israel.

Canada's FM Meets Livni in Eastern Jerusalem, PA Fumes

Canada’s Foreign Minister meeting Justice Minister Livni in her eastern Jerusalem office is a "slap in the face", says PA official.

Hamas Won't Commit to Ending Rocket Fire

Senior PLO official Nabil Shaath says there are little chances for a ceasefire, because Hamas refuses to accept Israel's conditions.

PLO's Shaath Hospitalized after Heart Failure

Fatah terror organization's Nabil Shaath, 73, was aboard a plane when he felt chest pains.

Shaath: Israeli 'Insanity' Will Not Stop Statehood Bid

Nabil Shaath of Fatah says Israel's response to Thursday's lethal terror attacks is about the PA and not safeguarding Israeli lives.

Shaath: Unity Makes Liberation of Palestine Possible

PA negotiator Dr. Nabil Shaath says Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is essential to the "liberation of Palestine" during talks with Hamas in Gaza.

Fatah May be on Next Flotilla, Says Official

Fatah member Nabil Shaath in an interview: Fatah members will be on the next flotilla to Gaza, we support the struggle against the “occupation.”