Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas to Freed Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas personally greeted 11 freed terrorists and said: "Allah willing, all prisoners will be freed."

Kerry, Abbas Knew of Building Plans in Advance

In a press conference in Brazil, US Secretary of State says Netanyahu had been "completely up front" about building from the start.

Abbas Vows to Free All Terrorists

PA Chairman vows that none of the terrorists that Israel will release will be deported to areas other than Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Obama Speaks to Netanyahu and Abbas About Peace

Obama spoke to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in an effort to keep up the peace momentum.

When Fantasies Become Policies

Lieberman: You Can't Make Peace with a Holocaust Denier

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is a Holocaust denier and did a PhD about it, reminds MK Avigdor Lieberman.

Abbas: Palestine will be Judenrein

PA head presents reporters with a "racist and hateful vision" of a future Palestinian state.

On the Release List: Terrorists who Murdered Children

Terrorist release list includes several who murdered children, unarmed captives.

Analysts: Abbas Interested in PA Political Gains, Not Peace

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas has very clear and attainable goals for the new round of negotiations, Israeli analysts said

Disgraced PA Official to Sue Abbas Over Alleged Corruption

Former top PLO official says Palestinian Authority President out to get him for revealing $700 million theft, PA corruption

PA Chairman Mirrors Israeli PM for Referendum on Peace Deal

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he will hold a referendum over any final status agreement reached with Israel before signing the dotted line

PA Gives 'Refrigerator Bomber' Official Military Funeral

Palestinian Authority honors terrorist "refrigerator" bomber who killed 15 and wounded more than 60 in a central square in Jerusalem.

Hamas: No Negotiating with the 'Occupation'

Hamas rejects John Kerry's announcement of a return to peace talks between the PA and Israel.

PM Denies Talks on Basis of 1949 Lines, But Not Freeze

Binyamin Netanyahu's office denied that he accepted pre-'67 lines as the basis for talks with the PA. But what about the building freeze?

PA Official: Talks Likely as Netanyahu Folds on Key Issues

Israel and the PA may start negotiations again, after Israeli PM agrees to major concessions, including partial "building-freeze"

Kerry Meets Abbas in Jordan; Not Vistiing Israel

US Secy of State met with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Tuesday in Amman, but is not expected to come to Israel this time around

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Begin Negotiations

"I hope that we speak not just on holidays," Netanyahu tells PA Chairman as he offers greetings for Ramadan.

Abbas: We're Not Making Any Concessions

PA Chairman indicates that he is willing to resume negotiations with Israel - but not give up on even one of his preconditions.

Abbas 'Optimistic' About Resumption of Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had made "useful and constructive proposals", says PA Chairman.

PA: Kerry Did Not Achieve any Breakthrough

PLO official Saeb Erekat says there's been no breakthrough in marathon U.S.-led efforts to revive direct peace talks.

Kerry: Yesha Building Not to Blame for Lack of Talks With PA

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that no further talks had been set between Israel and the PA - but that he would be back

Kerry in Ramallah, Meets with PA Chairman Abbas

US Secy of State John Kerry is in Ramallah meeting a third time with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas before leaving the region.

MK: Want Peace? Ignore Abbas’ Demands

PA’s unrealistic demands amount to peace refusal, and giving in will just make it worse, MK warns.

Kerry's Meetings 'Positive', Say Officials

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been having “positive” meetings in the Middle East, according to officials.

Haniyeh to Abbas: Don't Negotiate with Israel

Hamas prime minister urges PA Chairman "not to fall yet again into the trap of talks" with Israel.

Lieberman: Abbas Only Wants to Go to the UN

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not interested in reaching a peace agreement with Israel, charges Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Kerry in Jordan for Fifth Time in 5 Months

U.S. Diplomat to meet King Abdullah II, then Netanayhu and Abbas.

Abbas: Arabs Must Save Jerusalem From 'Settlement Monster'

Abbas alleges that Israel is plotting to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque; says “saving Jerusalem from settlement monster" is duty of all Arabs.

Abbas Planning Another UN Move, Says Israeli Official

Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.

Report: Israel to Freeze Building, Return to Negotiations

Maariv reports Netanyahu agreed to free some terror prisoners, while PA will give up preconditions for negotiations.

Abbas Willing to Talk to Netanyahu - For a Limited Time

After refusing to talk to Israel for three years, Abbas caves in to pressure from Kerry, agrees to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

PA Chairman Forced to Accept New PM’s Resignation

PA Chairman Abbas accepts Hamdallah's resignation. 'Abbas wanted 'yes man' with no powers,' PA source says.

Abbas and Resigned PM to Hold Third Meeting in Two Days

PA Chairman will meet with prime minister Rami Hamdallah in a new bid to defuse a political crisis that prompted the premier to resign.

Netanyahu: Iran Wants 200 Nuclear Bombs, Not Two

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns the international community not to be fooled by Iran’s new "moderate" president.

Palestinian Authority PM May Withdraw Resignation

Newly-appointed Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah likely to withdraw his resignation after meeting with Abbas.

New PA PM Quits After Just Two Weeks on the Job

After just two weeks on the job, new Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah tendered his resignation

Abbas: We Support Kerry's Peace Efforts

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he supports U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to revive peace talks with Israel.

Abbas: Israel Seeks to Build Holy Temple Instead of Al-Aqsa

PA Chairman accuses Israel of trying to “destroy” the Al-Aqsa Mosque by allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Give Peace a Chance

It's time for PA Chairman to give up his endless preconditions and come to the negotiating table, says PM Netanyahu.

Hamas Slams ‘Illegal’ New PA Government

Hamas angered by new PA leadership, accuses Fatah of prolonging dispute.

Abbas: We Want to Talk, But the Ball is in Israel's Court

"The Palestinian demands are clear, so Israel must now accept them in order to begin negotiations," claims PA Chairman.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Hails Choice of 'Pragmatist' Hamdallah to Replace Fayyad

Mahmoud Abbas has decided to appoint an academic named Rami Hamdallah as his new prime minister.

Abbas Names New Prime Minister

Rami Hamdallah will be the Palestinian Authority's new prime minister, replacing Salam Fayyad.

Abbas Admits He's Under Pressure to Drop Preconditions

PA Chairman admits he is under international pressure to resume talks with Israel and drop demands for a construction freeze.

Peres and Abbas Meet in Jordan

Hours after he publicly called for resumption of peace talks, President Peres held a one-on-one meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Peres to Claim ‘Overwhelming Majority’ Favor 1949 Border

President Peres reportedly plans to tell Arab leaders that most Israelis favor a return to 1949-1967 borders.

Abbas: Peace is Possible, but Stop Occupying

PA Chairman says that peace with Israel is "still possible", but continues to accuse Israel of “occupying Palestinian lands”.

Kerry Meets Abbas for 2 Hours, Visits Peres

US Secretary of State admitted there was skepticism and cynicism about attempts to reach accord.

Who Will Succeed Abbas? PA TV Station Holds a Contest

Abbas Warns Israel Over Al-Aqsa Mosque

"We cannot remain silent" over Israel's alleged "assaults" on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warns PA Chairman.

Yachimovitch: 'Examine Positions of Both Sides on All Issues'

Israeli opposition leader Shelly Yachimovich urges PA chairman Abbas to seize opportunity of resuming peace negotiations.

China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with Abbas

Chinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

The Arab Peace Initiative is a Sow's Ear

PA Chairman Abbas Travels to China for State Visit

PA Chairman Mahmud Abbas arrived in Beijing on Sunday, with PM Netanyahu also set to meet Chinese leaders later this week.

China Willing to Set Up Meeting Between Netanyahu and Abbas

China says it is willing to set up a meeting between PM Binyamin Netanyahu and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas during their visits to the country.

Abbas’ Party Praises Tapuah Junction Murderer

The Fatah party praises the terrorist who murdered a father of five as ‘hero.’

Hamas: US 'Consecrating Gaza Blockade'

Hamas accuses the US of "involvement in consecration of Gaza blockade" following Kerry's calls for Turksih PM to delay visit to Gaza.

Kerry, Abbas, to Meet Sunday

US-led "peace" push focusing on the Palestinian Authority's economy steps up.

Abbas to Visit Turkey This Weekend

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmud Abbas is scheduled to visit Turkey this weekend for talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.