Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas: Palestinian Violence 'Helps' Israel

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called for calm, in order not to allow Israel to “benefit” from Palestinian violence.

Liberman: 'Anti-Semitic' Abbas to Blame for Jerusalem Stabbings

Abbas and PA incitement have sparked the terror - but the state must respond decisively, Liberman urges.

Hotovely: Abbas's UN Speech Was Full of Incitement

Deputy Foreign Minister says PA has chosen to distance itself from peace and is losing the support of the world.

Netanyahu to Kerry: Where's Abbas's Condemnation of Terror?

PM Netanyahu meets Secretary of State, expresses his dismay over the PA's failure to condemn Samaria murders.

Abbas's Fatah Claims Shooting - What Now?

Govt. yet to formulate response to Fatah claiming murder of young couple in front of children; terror group admitted to Iran support.

Ministers: Abbas is Responsible For the Murder

Ministers blame Abbas's 'mechanism of murder' in UN incitement against Israel in murder of a young couple in Samaria.

Netanyahu in Fiery Speech, Blasts UN Silence on Iran Threats

In angry oration, PM says: 'It's not easy to oppose something that's supported by greatest powers in the world, but I refuse to be silent.'

PA Leaders Demand Abbas 'Follow Through' and Dump Oslo

PA officials demand Mahmoud Abbas make good on his declaration the Oslo Accords are no longer binding.

Liberman: Netanyahu 'All Talk, and No Action'

Prime Minister is a gifted orator, Liberman admits, before slamming his 'inability' to make decisions.

Activist: If Abbas Can Denounce Oslo, So Should Netanyahu

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas' speech at the the UN General Assembly is a “major act of aggression” says Dr. Joseph Frager.

Deputy FM Demands Abbas Stop Incitement

Conflict will only end when PA changes its priorities of violence, Tzipi Hotovely tells international officials in New York.

ADL: Abbas Speech a 'Blatant Repudiation of Peace'

Accusing PA chairman of 'outright lies' Anti-Defamation League calls on int'l community to demand end to 'anti-Semitic' incitement.

PM: Israelis 'Frustrated' With PA Intransigence, EU Labeling

At a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israelis were 'frustrated.'

Mahmoud Abbas – You Are Not That Important

It's Jihad, Stupid

Congresswoman Blasts Abbas's 'Provocations'

Congresswoman Nita Lowey condemns the “provocative” declarations made by PA chairman in his speech before the UN.

Yesha Council: Build in Response to Abbas's Threats

Yesha Council urges the government to announce new construction in Judea and Samaria as a response to PA chairman's UN speech.

Abbas UN Speech Shows Peace Process a 'Sucker's Game' for Israel

That Abbas believes he can enjoy all the benefits of the Oslo Accords while abandoning his obligations speaks volumes, expert says.

Netanyahu to Rebut Abbas in 'Decisive' UN Speech

Sources reveal PM will use speech Thursday to directly attack Abbas's 'lies and incitement' in his cancellation of Oslo Accords.

'For Abbas Conflict Isn't Territorial, It's Existential'

Defense Minister Ya'alon slams Abbas's rejection of Oslo in 'another speech of lies,' which reveals he opposes 'our very existence here.'

Bennett: Abbas Just Another Terrorist in the Annals of History

Ministers, MKs react, from gov't and opposition benches, to PA chief's incendiary UN speech. Bennett: Abbas once again 'rewriting history'.

Netanyahu: Abbas's Deceitful Speech is Encouraging Calamity

In reaction to UN announcement of Oslo Accords being canceled, PM says Abbas hasn't even answered request for direct negotiations.

Abbas: Palestinians No Longer Committed to Oslo Accords

Quoting Rabin and calling for a two-state solution, PA leader finally drops 'bombshell' announcement.

PLO Flag to Be Raised at UN Today

Flag hoisting will follow Abbas's address to General Assembly. Hundreds of world leaders invited to ceremony.

Hamas: Of Course Palestinians Want an Intifada

Hamas, Islamic Jihad blast PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas for being too soft in war against Israel.

Report: Kerry Blocked Netanyahu-Abbas Meeting

Israeli and PA sources say US Secretary of State asked Abbas to 'wait a few weeks' before meeting with Netanyahu to revive peace talks.

Abbas Warns of New 'Intifada' on Temple Mount

After call for violence to stop 'filthy' Jews from visiting, Abbas tells France's Hollande that a terror war may be imminent.

Who is to Blame for Temple Mount Rioting?

Firestorm in Knesset over violence in Jerusalem culminates with leftists blaming Israel for Palestinian violence; Minister points to Abbas.

PA Poll: Most Palestinians Oppose 'Two State Solution'

A new poll shows that most Palestinians no longer support the “two state solution,” but they do support violence against Israel.

Official: Abbas Won't Announce Dismantling of PA

Senior Israeli official says PA chairman does not intend to announce the dismantling of the PA at his UN speech on September 30.

Hamas Threatens to Hang Abbas

Leading Hamas official makes not-so-subtle threat on PA leadership, saying 'their fate is execution by hanging' for security cooperation.

'The UN Fuels the PA's Fire on Temple Mount'

Israel's UN ambassador Ron Prosor condemns global bodies for viewing the Temple Mount 'in the name of Muslims only.'

Peace partner?

Abbas Calls for Violence Against Jewish 'Filth' on Temple Mount

PA chairman praises 'martyrs' spilling blood in Jerusalem, calls to stop Jews from 'defiling Al-Aqsa Mosque with their filthy feet.'

Abbas to 'Drop a Bombshell' at End of UN Speech

PA chairman won't 'reveal nature' of the bombshell, but other officials suggest he will abolish the 1993 Oslo Accords with Israel.

Abbas: We Won't Let Israel 'Desecrate' Jerusalem's Holy Sites

PA chairman uses particularly harsh language in blasting Israel over the continued clashes on the Temple Mount.

Abbas Condemns Temple Mount Defense as 'Attack'

PA Chairman denounces Israel Police for using riot dispersal measures against violent Arab mob.

Abbas Praises UN Vote to Raise PA Flag Over Headquarters

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas says overwhelming vote in favor of flying PA flag over UN HQ is 'justice.'

Surprise: First Palestinian Congress in 20 Years 'Postponed'

Political games afoot as Palestine National Council meeting postponed yet again, amid speculation Abbas will cancel Oslo Accords.

Hamas Urges 'National Unity' as Congress Set for Delay

Amid skepticism over Abbas' intentions, Palestinian congress appears to be indefinitely delayed.

MK Abbas Wants to Cancel Oslo? Let Him Give Back His Guns

Jewish Home's Yinon Magal responds to news Mahmoud Abbas plans to cancel Oslo Accords.

Trump, Clinton Neck and Neck in Poll Average

Latest SurveyUSA poll giving Trump a 5 point advantage reduces average gap to 2.5 points in Clinton's favor.

Will Abbas Nullify the Oslo Accords?

PA official says that Mahmoud Abbas, frustrated with stalemate in peace talks, is set to nullify the Oslo Accords.

Erekat: Not Interested in Abbas's Job

Abbas should be looking elsewhere if he is considering Saeb Erekat as a successor, the PA negotiator said in an interview.

Abbas: Allow Palestinians from Syria into Judea-Samaria

Palestinian Authority chief turns to UN to call on Israel to allow fleeing Palestinian Arabs from Syria into PA-help areas.

Yet Again: Reports Say Abbas to Quit as PA Chief

Fatah official says three positions Mahmoud Abbas has held for years, including PA chairman, may soon be up for grabs.

Abbas and Fatah Encourage 'Religious War' over Temple Mount

Palestinian Authority, Fatah and Mahmoud Abbas himself actively calling on Palestinians to engaged in religious war, watchdog reveals.

Abbas Withstands Pressure to Run for PLO Executive Committee

PA chairman has no intention of standing in the upcoming elections for PLO Executive Committee but doesn't intend to quit politics.

PM Says He is 'Ready' to Meet with Abbas for Negotiations

Netanyahu tells Women Wage Peace activists that he is ready to go to Ramallah to forge the solution 'two states for two people.'

PA Congress to Meet for First Time Since 1996

Palestinian National Council to meet after nearly 20 years - after Abbas resigned as PLO executive chairman.

Abbas Builds Himself a $13 Million Royal Palace

Sprawling mansion replete with helipads being built outside Ramallah, as Arab journalist laments 'PA corruption obvious on the ground.'

Prominent Abbas Rival Calls to Oust Him as PA Chief

Mohammed Dahlan calls for PLO to accept Mahmoud Abbas's resignation, then 'declare null and void' all his decisions, call elections.

Expert: PLO Has Failed in Everything

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says Palestinian Authority is about to 'die totally' and that may be why Abbas is leaving.

Abbas: Iran is 'Our Neighbor, a Sister Nation'

The PA chief is planning a trip to Tehran - and based on his comments, he can't wait to go.

Abbas Resigns from PLO - But for What Purpose?

PA chairman resigns as head of the PLO Executive Committee, reportedly in order to reshape the body so that his associates run it.

Iran Says it Denied Abbas's Request to Visit Tehran

Senior Iranian official tells a Hamas-affiliated website that Iran has declined a request from PA chairman to visit Tehran.

Where Was Israeli Flag in Herzog-Abbas Confab?

Labor leader under Facebook fire for photo op in Ramallah that included only one national flag.

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Netanyahu

Opposition head meets with Abbas, urges return of 'peace talks' in response to recent spate of terror attacks.

Peace partner?

Watch: Abbas's Fatah Asks Iran for Money to Destroy Israel

Fatah terrorists show Iranian TV a terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel, demand money to ramp up attacks and 'liberate Palestine.'

Abbas Condemns Israel for Killing a Terrorist Stabber

PA chairman blasts the Israeli "occupation" after officers shoot and kill a terrorist who stabbed a Border guard.

Sara Netanyahu Directs Protestors to Abbas's House

Netanyahu is 'constantly working for peace,' his wife tells protestors, urging them to turn their attention to PA chairman in Ramallah.