Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas vows end to cooperation with Israel

Mahmoud Abbas says PA will not accept 'dictates' from Israel and the US, vows to end security cooperation.

Jordan's King stresses importance of 'two-state solution'

In meeting with PA chairman, King Abdullah restates his position that creation of Palestinian state is the only way to end the conflict.

Abbas: We will continue to assist the prisoners

PA chairman stresses firm opposition to US peace initiative, says Arabs won't agree to Israel's offsetting of PA tax money.

Abbas: We will not renew ties with Trump

PA chairman says relations with the current US administration would not be renewed until Trump recognizes the two-state solution.

Abbas: Aid to families of 'martyrs' is a red line

PA chairman reiterates the commitment to paying terrorists and their families.

Greenblatt: We're not looking for regime change within PA

US special envoy: Our plan right now is with Abbas. We cannot make peace unless we are dealing with representatives of all Palestinians.

Report: PA reconsidering boycott of US

Israel Hayom newspaper reports that the Palestinian Authority is trying to straighten things out with Trump administration.

Abbas: Bahrain conference a 'big lie conceived by Kushner'

PA chairman responds to senior White House adviser, says he will not work with Trump administration.

Abbas: Eastern Jerusalem is the capital of 'Palestine'

PA chairman says national rights are not real estate assets that can be bought and sold with money.

Abbas certain Bahrain conference will fail

PA chairman: Bahrain peace conference will fail, we will not be slaves of Greenblatt, Kushner and Friedman.

Abbas rejects US economic peace plan

'As long as there is no political solution, we do not deal with any economic issues,' PA chairman says of revealed US economic plan.

Arab MKs updated Abbas: We will support dissolution of Knesset

Arab MKs informed PA chairman in advance of their decision to vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset.

Shabak chief meets with Abbas

Shabak's Nadav Argaman tries to convince PA Chairman Abbas to accept tax money transferred by Israel.

Jordan: 'Abbas rejects every solution to the crisis'

Jordanian officials slam Palestinian Authority's Chairman Abbas for rejecting generous offer of financial support.

Hamas livid after Abbas phones Rivlin

PA chairman calls President Rivlin to express his condolences over the death of his wife, raising the ire of Hamas.

Abbas again hopes US peace plan 'goes to hell'

For the second time in a week, PA chairman blasts US peace plan.

Naming a chess tournament in honor of a terrorist

Abbas: US peace plan 'will go to hell'

PA chairman blasts Trump administration's peace plan: Don't sell us illusions.

Abbas inaugurates building named after archterrorist

All-time Palestinian Authority hero and arch-terrorist honored by PA National Security Forces with chess tournament.

Jordan's King to Abbas: Palestinian issue will remain a priority

King Abdullah II of Jordan meets PA chairman, reaffirms commitment to help Palestinians achieve a state.

Putin to meet PA chairman?

Russia's Pres. Putin will meet PA Chairman Abbas in Tajikistan next month, report says.

A prosthesis for a terrorist, wheelchair for terrorist's mother

Ignoring financial crisis, Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas gives gifts to murderer of 3 and to mother of terrorist who murdered five.

Abbas wants a humanitarian crisis

Do PA Arabs want Israeli sovereignty?

Some PA residents say they do not fear the collapse of the PA, and even prefer it. 'Let Israel come here.'

PA refuses money from Israel, protesting terror deductions

Palestinian Authority doubles down on refusal to accept tax money collected by Israel, protesting deductions taken over terror funding.

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'

MK Smotrich slams attempt to give money to Palestinian Authority, says PA Chairman Abbas won't let it collapse.

Abbas: Netanyahu doesn't believe in peace

Mahmoud Abbas dismisses US peace deal during Egypt trip, says Netanyahu 'doesn't believe in peace'.

PA: Without Jerusalem, 'there is nothing to talk about'

Senior PA official slams US peace plan, promising to continue terror salaries. 'You can't send a soldier and then not help his family.'

Abbas: Trump's Mideast peace plan will be foiled

Amid reports 'Deal of the Century' won't include establishment of Palestinian state, PA chief predicts peace plan won't be implemented.

Palestinian Authority leaders sworn in again after oath foul-up

Typing error forces Palestinian Authority leaders to be sworn in a second time after oath fouled up.

Abbas believes Trump's peace deal will be thwarted

PA chairman makes clear the Palestinians will continue to oppose President Trump's "Deal of the Century".

Election conclusion: Western democrats are color blind about Israel

PA to examine its relations with Israel

PA official Saeb Erekat: Abbas will redefine nature of relations with Israel in light of election results.

Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peace

PA chairman: We don't need a government that doesn't believe in peace.

The Trump Plan is in the back of Israeli voters' minds today

Abbas spokesman: 'Deal of the Century' a conspiracy against us

PA chairman's spokesman warns against Trump's peace plan, says it is a "conspiracy" against Arab countries and "Palestine".

Mahmoud Abbas will continue to pay terrorists' salaries

PA Chairman Abbas will pay employees 50% of salaries in order to continue paying terrorists full salaries, report says.

Abbas threatens: We will take fateful steps

PA chairman blasts Israel ahead of publication of Trump peace plan.

PA cabinet head to present new cabinet this week

Mohammad Shtayyeh says new PA cabinet will be steadfast in face of US and Israeli "wars" against Palestinian Arabs.

Hamas accuses Abbas of 'aiding the occupation'

Hamas spokesman blasts PA chairman Abbas for telling American students he seeks negotiations with Israel.

Petition to ICC: Open investigation against Abbas, Haniyeh

Jerusalem Institute of Justice requests ICC open investigations against PA chairman, Hamas leader, for crimes against their own people.

Abbas: Hamas will enter the trash can of history

PA chairman blasts Hamas after beating of Fatah spokesman in Gaza.

The Deal of the Century doesn’t stand a chance

PA Officials:

Abbas hopes Gantz leads next Israeli government

Senior PA officials say Abbas prefers to deal with Blue and White chief over Netanyahu, citing Gantz's lack of experience.

Watch: Meretz chief meets with Abbas in Ramallah

MK Tamar Zandberg travels to Mukata compound in Ramallah for meeting with PA chief. Abbas excoriates Israel for anti-terror funding policy.

Fatah picks candidate for PA PM

Abbas to announce long-time ally Mohammad Shtayyeh as prime minister of the PA in the coming days.

Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Russia's Foreign Minister says Russian President proposed to Netanyahu a summit with PA chairman to discuss Middle East peace process.

Abbas spokesman: He's ready for meeting with Netanyahu

PA chairman's spokesman claims Abbas is ready for three-way meeting with Israel in Moscow if Putin calls for one.

PA President Abbas:

'We'd pay martyr's families even if it was all the money we had'

Abbas says if PA had no more than 20-30 million shekels – the cost of monthly stipends to terrorist families - it would still pay them.

Abbas: Trump's peace plan will fail

PA chairman urges EU to recognize "Palestine" and pressure Israel to agree to a withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders.

Gaza protesters call on Abbas to resign

Thousands of protesters in Gaza call on PA chairman to resign amid continued tensions with Hamas.

Abbas reiterates: It's the full tax money or nothing

PA chairman reiterates he will not accept tax transfers from Israel if the PA’s payments to terrorists are offset.

Peace? Islam doesn't recognize it

Dr. Harold Rhode explains that Mahmoud Abbas will never adhere to a US-negotiated ‘peace deal’ with Israel.

Abbas: We will pay every penny to the martyrs

PA chairman says he doesn't want Israel's money if it will offset the payments to terrorists.

Abbas spokesman warns Israel of 'repercussions'

PA chairman's spokesman blasts Israel’s decision to implement the policy to offset the PA’s payments to terrorists.

'We are talking of a blatant intervention by a foreign entity'

MK Zohar appeals to election committee judge to investigate Nazareth Mayor's meeting with Abbas in talks on upcoming election.

Abbas adviser: Warsaw conference aims to normalize 'occupation'

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

PA to Netanyahu: Stop lying

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ bureau blasts Netanyahu for saying Abbas wished Benny Gantz success in the upcoming elections.

Abbas: Security coordination with Israel will continue

PA chairman pledges to continue security coordination with Israel despite US funding cuts to PA security forces.

Austrian President supports 'two-state solution'

Austrian President meets PA chairman, expresses support for a two-state solution.