Mahmoud Abbas

Report: Barak, Abbas Spoke About Unilateral Withdrawal

Report: Abbas secretly met with Barak, who presented his proposal for a unilateral withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Kadima MKs Meet in Ramallah with PA's Abbas, PLO Secy-Gen

A group of Israeli lawmakers traveled to the Palestinian Authority capital of Ramallah Sunday to meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

PA Plans to Use UN Recognition to Push Israel in Corner

The PA has admitted that it will use UN recognition of its demands as a tool to force Israel to accept them in “negotiations."

Abbas: Peace Talks After UN Recognition

PA Chairman Abbas indicates he would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Israel after 'Palestine' is recognized by the UN.

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Barak Slams Lieberman Over Comments on Abbas

Barak criticizes the remarks of Lieberman against PA Chairman Abbas, after Abbas' hatred speech at the UN.

Lieberman: Abbas Just Wants to Blame Israel

Lieberman tells foreign dignitaries that PA head Abbas plans to use Israel as a scapegoat rather than make peace.

Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

Watch: Freedom of Speech Suppressed Live on PA TV

Palestinian Authority TV mutes broadcast 4 times when citizens criticize PA leaders.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas Threatens to Quit

Palestinian Authority Chairman and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas has allegedly announced he is stepping down -- again.

Abbas Proposes Canceling Oslo Accords

Over the weekend, Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas proposed cancelling the Oslo Accords.

Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.

Israel Fears Arab Spring Anarchy in PA

Israeli military and government leaders fear the social protests in the Palestinian Authority will lead to anarchy, seek aid for Ramallah.

Abbas: We Won't Accept Israeli Presence in Jordan Valley

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reiterates his determination to turn to the UN, says 'Palestinians' will never give up their rights.

PA Wants Israel To Tear Apart Oslo Economic Pact

Abbas has carried out his threat to break another agreement, this time the Paris Protocols economic pact of the Oslo Accords.

Abbas Names Date for UN Statehood

PA Chairman Abbas says he will ask the UN member states to declare a ‘state of Palestine’ on September 27.

PA Pays Senior Jailed Terrorist $3,000 a Month

The PA has granted jailed terrorists hefty pay hikes for murdering Israelis. The salaries are higher for those with Israeli citizenship.

Abbas Asks Ahmadinejad to Help Establish 'Palestine'

PA Chairman meets Iranian President in Tehran, asks him to help establish a Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders.

Arab MK Stamps on Lieberman’s Photo

MK Taleb A-Sana stamps on Foreign Minister’s photo in an angry demonstration over Lieberman’s call to oust Abbas.

Abbas 'Worried About PA's Future' Because of Lieberman

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is worried about the future of his entity because of Foreign Minister Lieberman's "threats", says a PA official.

Abbas Denies Jewish Temple and Christian Theology

Abbas refers to the “alleged” Jewish Temple, but if not Jewish, how did Jesus chase the money changers?

Lieberman, Abbas Trade Barbs Over Lieberman's Letter

Abbas says Lieberman’s letter to the Quartet “doesn’t deserve an answer”, as Lieberman says Abbas glorifies terrorists.

PA Wants to Sue ‘Terrorist’ Lieberman

The PA is considering a new tactic to win international sympathy – filing suits in several countries charging Lieberman with “terrorism.”

Rabbi of Kotel Condemns 'Midget' PA Chairman

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovich condemns PA Chairman for denying Jewish bond to Jerusalem.

Report: Hamas ‘Fifth Column’ in Abbas’ Bodyguards

Hamas has infiltrated into the senior ranks of Abba’s personal guards, riddled with Hamas agents and bearing out Israel’s worst fears.

Lieberman Lays It on the Line: Abbas an Obstacle to Peace

“Shoot-from-the-hip” Lieberman writes the EU what many in the government think but never said: Abbas is an obstacle to peace.

UN Envoy Confirms PA is Stable, Doing Well Financially

Robert Serry says Palestinian Authority's economic situation isn't enough; a state is needed.

Mofaz to Abbas: Time to Renew Peace Talks

Opposition chairman Shaul Mofaz speaks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says it is time to renew the stalled peace process.

PA Responds to Israeli 'Good Will' by Honoring Terrorists

Ramallah is honoring 11 Savoy Hotel terrorists with a new mausoleum after Israel transferred their bodies as a "good will measure."

Abbas to Ask Islamic Countries for Major Aid

PA Chairman Abbas to present Islamic countries with a multi-sector aid plan to lift the PA out of its financial crisis.

Abbas: Jews Train Boars to Uproot Trees

Netanyahu: PA incitement includes 'horrific things that define the Jews as poisoners of wells.'

Abbas Meets Blair, Asks for Financial Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets Quartet representative Tony Blair, called to support the PA financially.

PA Sends Aid Convoy to 'Palestinian Refugees' in Syria

An aid convoy with food and medicine left Ramallah and headed towards a Syrian area of 'Palestinian refugees'.

PA Cancels Summit After Israel Bars Hostile Countries' Envoys

The PA has cancelled planned meeting of envoys in Ramallah after Israel refused to admit attendees from countries that don't recognize it.

Prosor: PA Gets Attention but not a Country

Abbas will probably succeed in gaining UN status as a non-member observer, but the PA will be no closer to statehood, says Ron Prosor.

Israel to Arabs: No Recognition of Israel? No Entry

Israel is getting tough with Arab countries that do not recognize Israel and bars them from crossing Jordan to Ramallah.

Romney is in Israel

Republican candidate for president, Mitt Romney, has landed in Israel for a short visit.

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

PA Chairman Abbas meets Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi. They discuss peace and the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

PA Told Clinton: No Weapons or Prisoners, No Talks

PA PM Fayyad met in Jerusalem with US Secy of State Clinton, but said nothing new: no talks with Israel without concessions first.

Saudis Give PA Emergency Donation, Fayyad Welcomes It

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad hails an emergency $100 million donation received from Saudi Arabia at the request of PA Chairman Abbas.

PA Appeals to Arab Ministers for More Money

The Palestinian Authority has appealed to the Arab League for more money, citing the “worst budget crisis” in nearly 20 years.

PA Says Clinton Won’t Visit Ramallah

Clinton is visiting Israel this week and will steer clear of the Palestinian Authority, according to the PA’s Saeb Erekat.

Abbas Meets Saudi King, Seeks Urgent Financial Aid

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas visits Saudi Arabia, meets King Abdullah to seek urgent aid for his administration.

Corruption Charges Fuel Move to Cut US Aid to PA

The PA said the US has warned it will cut aid if it goes to the UN again for recognition. In Congress, the PA is charged with corruption.

Almagor Head Warns: Release Terrorists and You Get Attacks

Meir Indor, Chairman of the Almagor organization, warns against Netanyahu’s reported intention to release dozens of terrorists.

Stop Abbas ‘Salami System,' Says Coalition Leader

Annex Judea and Samaria and stop the Palestinian Authority’s “salami system” of taking land, says coalition head Elkin.

European Commission Chief in Ramallah: Resume Peace Talks

European Commission chief Barroso meets Abbas, calls to return to peace talks. Abbas, meanwhile, reiterates preconditions.

Abbas to Ask Swiss Experts to Test Arafat's Body

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will ask Swiss experts who probed Arafat's death to take samples from his body for further tests.

Abbas Accepts Invitation to Visit Iran

Abbas accepted an invitation to visit Iran, a move that might expand Tehran’s “axis of evil” but may anger his EU benefactors.

Clinton, Abbas Hold 'Productive' Talks in Paris

Secretary of State Clinton meets in Paris with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who is continue to impose preconditions.

Abbas to Meet Clinton, Hollande in Paris

Hoping to pressure Israel into releasing more terrorists from its prisons, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is heading to Paris.

US Charges UNESCO with ‘Hotwiring PA Heritage Site’

US charged UNESCO with “hotwiring” the process that termed the Church of Nativity a PA heritage site. Is the Temple Mount next?

Abbas Launches Broadest Weapons Crackdown

Some 200 arrested over the past few weeks, as Abbas launches broadest weapons crackdown in years, faces own loyalists.

Mofaz-Abbas Meeting Postponed, No New Date Set

A planned meeting between Shaul Mofaz Mahmoud Abbas that had been set for Sunday has been postponed.

Abbas Lauds Putin in Bethlehem with ‘Dead Man’s Honor’

Putin had to swallow hard when Abbas named a road in Bethlehem in honor of his guest. In Europe, the honor is reserved for the dead.

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz in Ramallah next Sunday, reports say.

Russia Has No Problem Recognizing Palestine, Declares Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says Russia has no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

NY Times Op-ed: Blame Israel for Third Intifada

A new Intifada will be Israel’s fault, according to a NY Times op-ed by an analyst of a think tank partly funded by George Soros.

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Government

More than a year after the unity deal in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas still can't form a unity government.