Mahmoud Abbas

Nikki Haley:

'PA leaders not interested in peace, US not going to chase them'

US Ambassador to UN slams Abbas for 'indulging in conspiracy theories', says US 'wont chase after PA' if not ready for peace.

Will Jerusalem and Washington be best friends forever?

Will American anger over the Palestinian Authority lead to an even more significant tightening of the relationship?

John Kerry to Abbas: Don't give in to Trump's demands

John Kerry reportedly maintaining contacts with PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, urged him to 'stay strong', while hinting at 2020 presidential bid.

PA boycotts Hazan

PA vetoes controversial Likud MK's participation in upcoming meeting with Israeli lawmakers. Hazan: They're afraid.

The Palestinian Authority is showing its true face

Jay Shapiro thinks that Mahmoud Abbas finally reveals his plan: Destruction of Israel.

'Abbas says one thing in English, another in Arabic

Knesset Speaker tells EU foreign policy chief not to be taken in by PA leader's 'double-speak.'

Report: Relations between US, PA suspended

PA cuts off relations with US following Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The PLO has ditched Trump, will other Arab states follow suit?

EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem

EU foreign affairs chief 'reassures' Abbas that EU committed to establishing Palestinian state - with Jerusalem as its capital.

Minister Gamliel:

'The Abu Mazen era is over'

Social Equality Minister blasts PA chairman for refusing to negotiate with Israel.

Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'

PA chairman to ask the EU to officially recognize the state of “Palestine” when he meets foreign ministers on Monday.

Netanyahu to Abbas:

'No peace talks without the US'

PM slams Abbas' attempt to find new broker for peace talks. 'Anyone who doesn't want to talk with the US doesn't want peace.'

PA honors kidnappers, murderers of Israeli soldier

PA representatives of Abbas praises terrorists serving 36th year in prison as 'national models,' 'symbols of Palestinian struggle.'

Macron trying to convince Abbas not to reject Trump initiative

French President sends senior adviser to Ramallah to convince PA chairman to tone down his rhetoric vis-a-vis Trump's peace plan.

Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader

Senior Hamas officials say Abbas's tenure as PA chairman ended years ago and he is no longer relevant.

Expert:

'Abu Mazen is more dangerous than Al-Qaeda'

Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay says PA chairman's recent speech didn't reveal anything new. "He's a wolf in sheep's clothing".

The history of Jerusalem according to Abbas

PA chairman claims Palestinians are descendants of the "Arab Canaanites" who built Jerusalem 5,000 years ago.

J Street: PA Chairman's speech 'direct result' of Trump policies

Ignoring Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' incitement, J Street claims Abbas feels 'despair' over loss of peace process.

Abbas threatens war over Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says US President Trump 'provoked millions of Muslims' by recognizing Jerusalem, threatens war.

How should Israel avoid political enslavement?

What is the connection between the plagues of Egypt and the conduct of the Palestinian Authority?

'Abbas wants to capitalize on leftist hatred for Trump'

Middle East expert Dr. Ephraim Herr era says Abbas' anti-Semitic outburst denying Jewish history is nothing new for PA chairman

Did Abbas kill the Israeli left?

MK Nachman Shai is trying to deal with the claim that Abbas's speech put an end to arguments of the leftist parties on the political level

'Abbas has reached the end of the road'

Middle East expert says Abbas speech revealed a 'desperate man' trying to gain favor with the masses. 'The Palestinians support Hamas.'

Jewish leaders:

'True 'crime' is PA's failure to negotiate'

Leaders of Conference of Presidents criticize PA chairman's anti-Israel speech.

Hotovely:

'Abbas's speech is a slap in the face to Europe'

Deputy Foreign Minister to EU Ambassador: Do not provide illusions to the Palestinians that they will receive unilateral recognition.

Gabbay: Abbas's speech contains anti-Semitic fabrications

Zionist Union chairman says PA chairman's remarks were fabrications but stresses: Separation from Arabs is in our interest.

What else is Abbas planning?

PA preparing to submit to Interpol a list of wanted Israelis who are accused of "war crimes."

PLO calls on PA to renounce recognition of Israel

Terror group's central council calls on Palestinian Authority to renounce 1993 recognition of Israel, following Trump's J'lem declaration.

Danon:

Abbas' racist speech reminiscent of 20th century's worst regimes

Israeli Ambassador to UN rips PA chief for denying Jewish connection to Zionism, State of Israel, demands UN condemn Abbas.

Naftali Bennett:

'The era of the Palestinian state has passed'

Jewish Home Chair Naftali Bennett says PA chief Abbas' speech Sunday shows 'he's lost his grip on reality. Time for sovereignty has come.'

PM: Abbas finally revealed his true colors

Netanyahu blasts PA chairman Abbas, after PA leader denounces President Trump, claims Israel is a European 'colonial' project.

President Rivlin: Abbas has rejected our return home

Israel's president meets with AIPAC delegation visiting in Israel, condemns PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statements.

The speech in which Abbas dug his own grave

PA Chairman: Our future is in danger

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas claims offer of Abu Dis as 'Palestine's' capital puts the PA's future 'in danger.'

PLO official: Reconsider recognition of Israel

PLO Central Council convenes in Ramallah in a belligerent atmosphere against Israel and the Trump administration.

Abbas:

'Trump slapped us in the face, Oslo Accords are over'

Abbas to Trump: 'May your house be destroyed'. PA chief blasts Israel as European 'colonial' project, 'has no connection to Jewish people'.

Abbas praises the 'uprising'

PLO demands Palestinian state, rejects state with temporary borders.

PA preparing for diplomatic confrontation with Israel

Abbas spokesman says PA is preparing to deal with American and Israeli "threats".

Report: Abbas appealing to EU to sideline Trump in Mideast

Report claims PA chief is attempting to sideline President Trump's role in Mideast peace process.

Is the PA trying to launch a new terror campaign?

Official PA TV rebroadcasts 41 times Abbas call to prevent Jews 'by any means' from 'defiling our holy places'.

Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'

PA officials continuing efforts to unilaterally gain recognition of the state of “Palestine” with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

Abbas responds to Trump: 'Jerusalem not for sale'

PA reacts to Trump tweet decrying lack of 'appreciation and respect' and warning of cutoff.

Abbas spokesman: Israel declared war

Nabil Abu Rudeineh says United Jerusalem Bill and Trump recognition of Jerusalem are a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.

Haley: PA may lose US aid if they don't return to negotiations

US Ambassador to the UN warns PA refusal to negotiate, attacks on US as a mediator may have consequences.

Abbas fumes at Likud Central Committee

PA chairman blasts "racist" Likud Central Committee's approval of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Abbas presents his 'red lines'

PA chairman presents his red lines for an agreement to end the conflict with Israel.

Abbas using Jerusalem declaration as excuse to skip peace talks?

Fatah officials say Jerusalem move provided way for Abbas to resist pressure to accept US peace plan. PA seeks to undo Israel recognition.

Minister Katz:

'Abbas will be defeated in the diplomatic war'

'Like the Titanic's captain, celebrating with Erdogan and Khamenei breathing wind in his sails, not comprehending he's going to drown.'

'The PA doesn't want to solve the conflict'

Netanyahu says Abbas' refusal to consider any US peace plan shows Palestinian Authority has no interest in ending conflict with Israel.

Abbas: We won't accept any American peace plan

PA chairman meets French president, announces he would no longer accept any peace plan proposed by Trump.

Saudi King supports eastern J'lem as Palestinian state capital

During talks today in Riyadh, Saudi leader assures PA chairman he supports eastern J'lem as capital of future Palestinian state.

Abbas seeks Russia and China's help in peace process

PA chairman sends delegations to China and Russia to ask them to take a greater role in the peace process.

Netanyahu praises, Abbas fumes, at US veto

PM says 'truth defeated lies' after US vetoes resolution seeking to overturn recognition of Jerusalem.

PA to seek General Assembly condemnation of Trump on Jerusalem

PA to respond to US veto at Security Council with symbolic but guaranteed vote in General Assembly to condemn Trump recognition of Jerusalem

Will Abbas visit Iran?

PA media reports that PA chairman received an invitation to Tehran. Abbas's associates deny.

J Street: US can and must facilitate two-state solution

J Street slams Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas’ ‘divisive, inflammatory’ speech on Jerusalem.

Danon: PA doing all it can to avoid negotiations

Israel’s UN Ambassador criticizes statement by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

WH: Abbas' rhetoric has prevented peace for years

White House official says Abbas' rejection of US mediation after Jerusalem recognition typical of past rhetoric which has prevented peace.

PM: Time for Palestinians to accept reality

Netanyahu responds to Abbas' rejection of US as mediator in peace negotiations. 'Only Israel maintains freedom of worship in Middle East.'