Mahmoud Abbas

Watch: PA passports to be issued soon?

From today's edition of ILTV. Is the PA planning to start issuing passports for a Palestinian state?

Abbas announces plans for 'State of Palestine' passports

PA chairman declares that within a year, PA passports will say "State of Palestine".

Abbas: End to 'occupation' spells end to terror

In visit to Greece, PA chairman extends 'hand' to Israel in solving Palestinian crisis, while simultaneously blaming it for attacks.

Abbas visits Greece as parliament mulls 'Palestine' recognition

PA chairman to meet Greek PM Alexis Tsipras following reports that parliament is planning to vote on recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Abbas: Terror attacks are 'justified popular uprising'

PA chairman justifies current terror wave, claims young Palestinian Arabs are carrying out attacks out of “frustration”.

Rivlin: Obama 'concerned' about Abbas's future

President Rivlin says President Obama expressed concern over the future of the PA chairman and the peace talks.

Abbas opposes construction at the Kotel Plaza

PLO Executive Committee condemns 'Beit Haliba' construction plans, calling them attempt to seize 'Islamic holy site.'

Clinton warns: Abbas could be replaced by ISIS flag

Leading presidential candidate tells Saban Forum that PA chairman must be strengthened, says she believes in "two-state solution".

Netanyahu: Does Abbas want Tel Aviv?

Prime Minister addresses the Saban Forum in Washington, D.C.

Peres: Abbas is fighting terrorism

Former President claims PA chairman is a partner for peace, says Netanyahu is failing to promote a diplomatic initiative.

Watch: Abbas calls murdering Israelis 'peaceful'

Explaining why he won't condemn attacks, Abbas says he called on 'everyone' to conduct 'peaceful uprising' - which killed 22 so far.

Netanyahu: Handshake with Abbas was part of protocol

Netanyahu tells reporters his handshake with Abbas was part of diplomatic protocol, but stresses he is not hoping for PA's downfall.

Abbas blames Israel for all the PA's ecological problems

PA chairman attacks Israel at climate conference, claims it is destroying the PA's natural resources.

Netanyahu, Abbas shake hands for the first time since 2010

What terror war? Israeli and PA leaders act cordially during UN conference in Paris.

Abbas again asks UN to set deadline for 'end of occupation'

PA chairman renews calls on the UN force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria. A resolution in this vein failed to pass last year.

Kerry meets Abbas, says 'two-state solution' is still viable

Secretary of State reiterates Washington’s commitment to a “two-state solution” after meeting in Ramallah with PA chairman.

Abbas admits: 'I rejected Israeli offer of PA state'

Abbas tells Israel TV that he turned down flat an offer by Olmert for a state on the equivalent of 99.5% of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu 'stands by France' against terrorism

PM offers 'any assistance' needed to catch the ISIS terrorists behind mass attacks that killed 128; Abbas 'saddened' by the attack.

Abbas refuses to condemn attack near Hevron

PA chairman ignores terrorist attack near Otniel, says only that the Palestinians "live under difficult conditions".

Abbas and Sisi discuss peace process

PA chairman meets Egyptian President to discuss Israel-PA peace talks as well as Egypt's buffer zone in Gaza.

Congress demands Abbas stop inciting terror

369 Representatives write letter to Abbas demanding he condemn terror, stop inciting, and renew direct peace talks.

Abbas lets slip: All of Israel is 'the occupation'

In recent speech to UN General Assembly, 'moderate' Palestinian Authority leader makes his ultimate intentions clear.

Abbas orders military funerals for terrorists

Following Saturday funeral for terrorists' bodies returned by Israel, PA head orders grants to terror families, allows Hamas flags.

State Dept. says 'PA has no right to join the ICC'

Spokesperson condemns Abbas's unilateral move in meeting with International Criminal Court, but says Kerry 'still believes in progress.'

Abbas hands over Israeli 'war crimes' file to ICC

Delegation led by PA chairman meets ICC, hands over a file documenting alleged Israeli "ethnic cleansing".

UN warns of looming Israel-Arab 'catastrophe'

Latest spate of violence in Israel is 'dangerous in the extreme,' says UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Abbas urges UN for 'special regime' to 'protect Palestinians'

PA chairman asks global community for 'special regime' to 'protect' Palestinians - despite ongoing Palestinian terrorist campaign.

Abbas: Peace talks stalemate is Netanyahu's fault

PA chairman tells local council heads in the Galilee that it's Netanyahu's fault - not his - that peace talks are stuck.

Mogherini urges Netanyahu, Abbas to meet Quartet 'in days'

EU foreign policy chief urges Israeli, PA leaders to meet Quartet envoys in order to restore peace talks.

EU's Mogherini calls for 'concrete steps' to end violence

EU foreign policy chief meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing violence between Israelis and Palestinians.

Abbas demands 'incentives' to stem Arab terror wave

Amid global efforts to calm tensions, PA chairman calls for release of terrorist prisoners and resumed negotiations.

UN chief calls for direct talks between Netanyahu and Abbas

UN Secretary-General says it's for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to meet face-to-face to lower tensions over terror wave.

PA minister sets 'conditions' for Abbas-Netanyahu meeting

Palestinian Authority foreign minister says Israel must "withdraw from occupied areas" before a Netanyahu-Abbas meeting.

Abbas's brother in law receives medical treatment in Israel

While the PA's incitement against Israel continues, Israel agrees to have PA chairman's brother in law undergo surgery in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu demands global condemnation of Palestinian incitement

'It's important that the international community demand Abbas to stop the incitement and stop spreading lies about the Jewish state.'

Netanyahu to UN Chief: Abbas Hasn't Condemned One Terror Attack

In meeting with UN Sec. General Ban Ki-moon, Netanyahu accuses Mahmoud Abbas of 'fanning the flames' of terror.

'Arafat's Legacy of Lies Continues with Abbas'

Foreign Ministry officials confirm to Arutz Sheva an active fight against the PA's push to claim the Kotel as their own.

Likud Minister: Abbas Incites Just Like the Nazis

Minister Steinitz tells Washington conference that Abbas is 'world's top anti-Semite, he is worse than Arafat.'

Kerry to Meet Netanyahu in Germany

US Secretary of State will be in Germany at the same time as Israeli PM; will meet Mahmoud Abbas separately as well.

Bennett: Abbas is a Terrorist, We Mustn't Talk to Him

Jewish Home chairman attacks Netanyahu's statement that he is willing to meet PA chairman in an attempt to end terror wave.

Tibi: Abbas Was Mistaken About 13-Year-Old Terrorist, Not Lying

MK Ahmed Tibi claims PA chairman was simply mistaken when he accused Israel of executing a very much alive teen terrorist.

Could Peace Talks Begin Again in Jordan?

Knesset Committee Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi indicates a diplomatic summit may be afoot - if Abbas agrees to attend.

Kerry to Abbas: Don't Incite to Violence

For the first time, Secretary of State speaks directly to PA chairman, calls on him not to incite violence against Israelis.

PA-Dissolving Window of Opportunity 'Now Open'

Given the terrorism wave and world inattention, analyst Aaron Lerner says now is the perfect geopolitical time to dissolve the PA.

Embarrassed PLO Rewrites Abbas Speech - And Still Gets it Wrong

After Abbas derided for claiming Israel 'executed' 13-year-old Arab terrorist who is in fact alive, speechwriters 're-translate' his speech.

Child Terrorist Abbas Claims was 'Executed' in Stable Condition

Despite being 'executed in cold blood,' according to PA chairman, terrorist Ahmed Mansara actually set to be discharged in coming days.

Minister: Build in Jerusalem in Response to Abbas' 'Lies'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas seeks to 'destroy our connection with Jerusalem,' Transport Minister Yisrael Katz slams.

IDF's Mission in Cities: Keep Things As Calm as Possible

IDF soldiers are being deployed to provide assistance to the police, and to calm the situation, analysts said.

Politicians Condemn Abbas's Incitement Speech

Minister Ze'ev Elkin says PA chairman is the chief instigator of terrorism and should be treated as such.

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Executing' Child Terrorist

Netanyahu's office slams Mahmoud Abbas for 'lies and incitement' after claiming teen terrorist - who is still alive - 'executed by Israel.'

Abbas’ UN Speech and the Unrest in Jerusalem

Mogherini Warns Against 'Escalation' in Violence

European Union foreign policy chief speaks with Netanyahu and Abbas, calls for them to avoid "disproportionate reactions".

Abbas Justifies Murders as ‘Protection of Holy Sites’

PA head's advisor calls stabbing murder of two civilians in Jerusalem a ‘heroic operation.’

'Mahmoud Abbas is a Plucked Chicken'

Education Minister Naftali Bennett advocates a no-holds barred policy toward not only Hamas, but the PA as well.

Kerry Treats Bibi, Abbas as Equally Responsible for Attacks

US Secretary of State gives same message of condemning violence and need for calm to both Israelis and Palestinians.

Abbas Supports 'Brothers who Defend the Temple Mount'

PA chairman hints he backs Arab rioters on the Temple Mount, even as he claims he is against violence.

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Congressman: Abbas is Not a Partner for Peace

Congressman Peter King tells Arutz Sheva he believes PA chairman isn't a peace partner, but it's up to Israel to decide if they trust him.

Abbas Invites Hamas, Islamic Jihad to Join PLO

Amid terror wave, PA chairman calls on Hamas and Islamic Jihad to unite with PLO to achieve 'Palestinian independence.'

Abbas 'Doesn't Want a Military Escalation with Israel'

PA head finally speaks after repeated terror attacks, playing down escalation - even though his Fatah faction initially claimed a shooting.

Barkat Vows to Keep Jerusalem United Despite Terror

'Jerusalem Arabs want the city united - they do not want to be like Gaza,' mayor Nir Barkat insists.