Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas speaks to Putin about international peace conference

PA meets Russian President, proposes international peace conference under the auspices of the Quartet.

Abbas: We will not agree to the abuse of our prisoners

PA chairman meets US ambassador to the UN, urges Washington to recognize a Palestinian state.

Secret meeting between new Shabak chief and PA's Mahmoud Abbas

Ronen Bar, Israel's new head of Shabak, met Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas in secret Ramallah meeting.

Chinese President reaffirms support for 'two-state solution'

Chinese President sends letter to PA chairman, reiterates his country’s firm support "of the just cause of Palestine".

Ex-State Dept official says right and wrong are equal

Each side in the Arab-Israel conflict does not have an equally valid claim, unless you are wearing moral blinders. Op-ed.

Tension in the Fatah camp: The end of the Abbas era?

Russia receiving Abbas’s greatest foe, Mohammed Dahlan, in Moscow may point to the end of Abbas’s political career.Op-ed.

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.

Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis

PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.

'Construction in Judea and Samaria thwarts two-state solution'

PA chairman condemns construction in "settlements" and sees them as a unilateral step that will destroy the two-state solution.

Abbas condemns Israeli designation of terrorist organizations

PA chairman vows to continue supporting six groups designated as terrorist organizations by Israel.

PA disappointed by Biden administration

PLO leadership disappointed at the slow pace of political activity under the Biden administration.

Abbas to Al-Sisi: We're ready to achieve peace with Israel

PA chairman tells Egyptian President the PA is ready to resume peace talks under the auspices of the Middle East Quartet.

Meretz MK: Those who met Abbas were not sent by the government

MK Ali Salalha believes the model of the current government should serve as the basis for any future coalition.

Abbas: If Israel talks to me, I will consider dropping lawsuits

PA chairman reportedly told Meretz ministers that dialogue with him may benefit Israel.

Likud MK on Meretz-Abbas meeting: A disgrace

MK Yariv Levin: Minister of Health finds it more important to meet with terrorist financier Mahmoud Abbas than to take care of Israelis.

'Why is Health Minister leaving Cabinet meeting to meet Abbas?'

Commentator Amit Segal wonders why Meretz members ran to meet PA chairman, whom he called "an old dictator whose own people hate him".

Abbas to Meretz ministers: Tell Ayelet Shaked I want to meet her

PA chairman asked Meretz ministers to tell Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked that he is interested in meeting her.

Yesha Council head slams ministers for meeting with PA chief

First Defense Minister Benny Gantz and now Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz along with other Meretz MKs... PM Bennett gives a green light.

Gantz to Abbas: I want to be the new Rabin

Defense Minister reportedly told PA chairman he believes in the two-state solution, but "this government has limitations."

PA: Bennett is responsible for war crimes

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of direct responsibility for "war crimes" by the IDF and the settlers.

Abbas seeks to meet Meretz ministers

PA chairman invites Meretz's 2 ministers in Israeli government to discuss regional issues.

Report: White House rejected request for Biden-Abbas meeting

Unexpected snub of PA leader may signal Arab-Israeli conflict is a low priority matter for the Biden Administration.

Former Ambassador: Abbas' threats are embarrassing nonsense

Ambassador Alan Baker tells Arutz Sheva: Abbas' threats at the UN are detached from reality. He embarrasses himself with this nonsense.

Abbas condemns killing of 5 terrorists in shootouts

PA chairman calls operation to prevent imminent Hamas terror attack 'field execution,' warns 'situation could explode.

UN translator calls Abbas 'President of Israel'

PA chairman's speech to UN General Assembly prefaced by translator mislabeling him as leader of Jewish State.

Gantz: It will be difficult for Abbas to get off that ledge

Defense Minister criticizes PA chairman's threat to Israel, but adds he would continue to meet with him if necessary.

Israeli Ambassador to Abbas:

'Those who truly support peace do not threaten ultimatums'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan responds to PA chairman's ultimatum to Israel: He proved once again that he is no longer relevant.

Abbas: Israel 'destroying the two-state solution'

In UN address, PA chairman gives Israel ultimatum: Withdraw from our lands or we'll rescind recognition of Israel.

Abbas to threaten dissolution of PA if no state formed

In UN speech, PA chairman will threaten that PA will be dissolved if a Palestinian state isn't formed.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Abbas isn't a partner for peace, Bennett won't meet him'

'Abbas pays murderers and sues our soldiers.' After PM's meeting with Egyptian president, Interior Ministry says PA chief is beyond the pale

PA livid following Bennett's meeting with heads of Yesha Council

PA chairman's spokesman rejects Bennett's remarks at a meeting with Yesha Council leaders: All settlements are illegal.

Fatah: The prisoners who escaped are heroes

Fatah, led by PA chairman, calls the terrorists who escaped Gilboa Prison "heroes" and calls for a popular uprising in support of them.

Abbas speaks to Herzog and Gantz ahead of Rosh Hashanah

PA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister.

Gantz: Bennett approved my meeting with Abbas

Defense minister defends his meeting with PA chairman, decision to loan NIS 500 million to the PA.

'Where is the budget for a 500m loan to Palestinian Authority?'

MK Smotrich, chair of the Religious Zionism party, demands to know source of 500 million promised to the Palestinian Authority by DM Gantz.

'Gantz behaving like a government within a government'

Senior official in the government speaks out against Defense Minister following his meeting with PA chairman.

Islamic Jihad, Hamas rip Abbas for meeting Gantz

Islamic Jihad and Hamas criticize PA chairman for "shaking Benny Gantz's blood-stained hands".

Israel to lend PA 500 million shekels

Minister Benny Gantz announces numerous steps to strengthen PA following meeting with Mahmoud Abbas.

Yoaz Hendel: 'Abbas is a terror supporter and pays terrorists'

Communications Min. says Israel has interest in supporting Palestinian Authority economy. YESHA leader: Would you meet a Holocaust denier?'

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.

Fatah: There will be no peace without return of 'refugees'

Fatah movement led by Mahmoud Abbas stresses that the Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims.

Israeli minister thanks Abbas for firefighting assistance

Public Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev thanks PA chairman for sending assistance to put out the fires near Jerusalem this week.

Jordanian King calls for efforts to ensure Palestinian state

King Abdullah II meets PA chairman, calls for international efforts to enable Palestinian Arabs to establish their independent state.

Abbas to demand international protection at the UN

PA chairman intends to demand international protection for the "Palestinian people" in upcoming speech at UN General Assembly.

Israel ups number of PA workers allowed in Judea & Samaria

Following talks between Defense Minister Gantz and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, Israel to add 15,000 Arab workers in Judea & Samaria.

Abbas fires senior PA official who criticized journalist's death

Ramallah national library director fired days after writing post criticizing PA over journalist who was beaten by police and died.

ANALYSIS: Biden's mistaken effort to revive ‘peace process’

US operates under mistaken old assumptions of Obama Administration when peace is impossible as long as Mahmoud Abbas is in power.

Gantz wishes PA president Abbas a 'Happy Eid'

Israel's Defense Minister called Abbas in the first high-level contact with the PA chairman since 2017 signing a renewal of relations.

Gantz congratulates Abbas on Eid al-Adha

Defense Minister, PA chairman hold positive conversation, discuss need to promote trust-building measures between Israel and the PA.

PA accuses Bennett of inciting religious war over Temple Mount

PA rejects PM Bennett's statements respecting 'status quo' on Temple Mount after over 1,500 Jews visit holy site on Tisha B'Av.

ANALYSIS: Does Abbas really want peace with Israel?

Is Abbas' call to Herzog genuine? Or is he making peace offers to Israel because he’s in serious trouble at home?

Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog

PA chairman phones Israel's new President to congratulate him on taking office.

Erdogan: We will not remain silent about Israel's atrocities

Turkish President hosts PA chairman, says Turkey will not remain silent against the “Israeli oppression” of Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace

PA chairman calls Israeli President on the eve of his departure from office.

PA seeks international protection

PA "ministry of foreign affairs" calls on international community to sanction Israel.

Abbas seeks Canadian pressure on Israel

PA chairman meets Canadian Foreign Minister, calls on Canada to pressure Israel to stop "aggression" against the Palestinians.

Watch: Protesters clash with PA forces over activist's death

In a largely-unprecedented development, PA residents have clashed with security forces for over a week after a popular activist was killed.

UN urges PA to ensure safety of protesters

UN human rights chief's call comes after security forces and supporters of chairman Mahmoud Abbas attacked demonstrators over the weekend.

Jordan's King backs Palestinian Arab statehood

King Abdullah II of Jordan expresses support for Palestinian Arabs in establishing an independent and viable state.

Trudeau to Abbas: Canada regrets casualties in Gaza

Canadian PM speaks to PA chairman, expresses support for PA positions on Sheik Jarrah.