Mahmoud Abbas

President Rivlin to Abbas: Israel will exist forever

During speech, President Rivlin says it is their role to finally "bring an end to this conflict."

Political assassination? PA critic beaten, declared dead

A prominent critic of corruption within the PA was brutally beaten by security forces, declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Fatah dismisses notion that Israeli government is 'fragile'

Fatah statement says Palestinians do not accept the claim that the Bennett government will not be able to make decisions.

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas lauds attacks on settlers, IDF

Palestinian Authority chairman encourages 'martyrs' in their attacks on Israeli security forces and Jews living in Judea and Samaria.

Poll: Support for Hamas surges among Palestinian Arabs

About 53 percent of Palestinian Arabs believe Hamas is “most deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people.”

Saudi King criticizes 'Israeli aggression in Jerusalem'

Saudi King speaks to PA chairman, says kingdom will pressure Israel’s “occupation government”.

Abbas speaks to Blinken: Stop the Israeli aggression

US Secretary of State phones PA chairman following Gaza ceasefire.

Abbas: Israel committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

PA chairman vows to prosecute Israel at the International Criminal Court for "war crimes" in Gaza.

Biden to Abbas: Hamas must stop firing rockets at Israel

US Pres. Biden speaks with PA chairman Abbas, emphasizes renewed US funding and need for two-state solution as an end to conflict.

Abbas: We want a future without settlers

PA chairman demands that Israel put an immediate end to the "occupation", pledges to continue the "resistance".

Blinken speaks to Abbas, calls for rocket fire to stop

Secretary of State: Israelis and Palestinians deserve equal measures of freedom, dignity, security, and prosperity.

Biden tells Abbas to end violence

US President delivers letter to PA chairman asking him to de-escalate tensions as Hamas rains hundreds of rockets on Israel.

ZOA urges President Biden to condemn PA incitement against Jews

“Stop falsely blaming the Jews," the Zionist Organization of America said, imploring the WH to denounce Abbas.

Abbas blames Israel for Jerusalem violence

PA chairman urges international community to responsibility and "stop the aggression."

Middle East expert: Did PA cancel elections from fear of Hamas?

While Abbas accused Israel of preventing elections, insiders are questioning if it was his fear of Hamas that prompted the cancellation.

Abbas: We'll strengthen our grip on eastern Jerusalem

PA chairman pledges to support programs that will help strengthen the resilience of Arab residents in eastern Jerusalem.

Jewish leaders condemn postponement of PA elections

Conference of Presidents criticizes PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for postponing the elections that had been scheduled for later this month.

Abbas declares state of emergency

It is unclear whether the move is related to the postponement of the Palestinian parliamentary elections.

Hamas threatens confrontation with PA

Senior Hamas official threatens to take to the streets and clash with PA after Abbas decides to postpone parliamentary elections.

Official: Abbas postpones PA elections

PA chairman officially announces that the PA elections will be postponed, cites Israel refusal to permit Jerusalem Arabs to vote.

J Street and Abbas deserve each other

The group completely misunderstands the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ignoring its psychological, historical and religious roots. Op-ed.

Abbas postpones PA elections

PA chairman blames Israel's refusal to allow vote to be held in Jerusalem for decision to delay first legislative election in 15 years.

Abbas: There will be no elections without eastern Jerusalem

PA chairman clarifies the PA is adamant on having Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem vote in next month's elections.

Mansour Abbas, Mahmoud Abbas and the ‘Abraham Effect’

Israel’s Ra’am Party head Mansour Abbas’s responsiveness to his Arab constituency opens a Pandora’s box for the leadership in Ramallah.

Abbas recorded cursing China, Russia and the United States

In leaked recording, PA chairman uses slew of curse words against China, Russia, the US and "all the Arabs".

PA chief claims willingness to renew ties with US

At J Street conference, Mahmoud Abbas claims he’s ready to ‘remove obstacles’ to relations with US.

JStreet pushes for US to condition aid to Israel

PA head Mahmoud Abbas appealed to Democratic Party leaders to pressure Israel, revoke PLO's status as terrorist organization.

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror org.

PA chairman tells J Street Conference that Biden administration must rescind 1987 determination that the PLO is a terror group.

Palestinian Authority chair to address J Street conference

J Street, which claims to be pro-Israel, will feature a talk by Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas at its annual conference.

'Abbas is a partner, he has proven that he is against violence'

Outgoing Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories: PA chairman should be treated differently.

PA: Israel is provoking Biden

Abbas spokesman: Jerusalem's decision to build in Har Homa neighborhood is a provocation.

Mahmoud Abbas flies to Germany for medical exams

Jordanian helicopters arrive in Ramallah to transport Palestinian Authority chief for medical exams abroad.

Abbas turned down call from Blinken

Palestinian Authority chairman turned down phone call from US Secretary of State six weeks ago, report says.

Abbas to Shabak chief: 'We can sit in the same jail cell'

Palestinian Authority chair Abbas refused to cancel joint elections with Hamas, told Shabak chief 'I don't work for you,' new report shows.

Archterrorist Barghouti to challenge Abbas in PA election

Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences in Israel, to submit independent list for upcoming PA parliamentary election.

Abbas receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

PA chairman urges Palestinian Arabs to continue to adhere to the public safety protocols and the vaccination instructions.

Abbas rival: He is a failed leader

PA chairman's rival Mohammed Dahlan: All Abbas cares about is staying in power and tormenting his opponents.

'Biden will speak to Abbas in the near future'

The Biden administration has renewed ties with the PA that have been frozen since 2017, after Trump recognized Jerusalem.

Abbas hails ICC decision to probe Israel

PA chairman welcomes International Criminal Court’s decision to launch a war crimes probe against Israel.

PA opposes vaccine compound on the Temple Mount

PA chairman opposes initiative proposed in Israel, claims it would give Israel a foothold in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections

European officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA.

Abbas sends greetings to a convicted terrorist

Senior member of Fatah meets Marwan Barghouti, who is serving several life sentences in Israel for planning terrorist attacks.

Biden urges democracy abroad, but will it apply to the PA?

His strong words about human rights were welcome. Now we’ll see if he means them when it comes to one of the main offenders. Op-ed.

Abbas extends COVID state of emergency

PA chairman extends state of emergency which was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by 30 days.

Abbas archrival denied opportunity to run with Fatah

Fatah movement turns down proposal made by Mohammed Dahlan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.

PA cabinet leader: Abbas will be our candidate in the elections

Mohammad Shtayyeh confirms that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be Fatah’s candidate in the elections expected to be held in July.

French MP: Rescind Abbas medal over killing of Esther Horgan

French-Jewish MP Meyer Habib calls on Paris mayor to take back award to PA chairman following killing of French-Israel woman.

PA to hold first election in 15 years?

In order for general elections to take place, PA has to come to terms with Hamas & Israel must allow J'lem Arabs to participate in vote.

Abbas issues decree for PA elections

PA chairman orders legislative elections for May 22, followed by a “presidential” election on July 31.

PA official: Elections could take place in May

Member of Fatah central committee says Abbas will meet with members of Elections Commission to set dates for elections.

Hamas credits Abbas rival for aid to Gaza

Hamas thanks Mahmoud Dahlan, longtime rival of PA chairman, for his help in securing assistance to Gaza from the UAE.

Israelis suing PA: 'Murderers paid thousands for their crimes'

A team of Israeli lawyers is suing the PA for $370 million on behalf of 61 victims of Arab terror attacks.

Abbas: We're committed to a just and comprehensive peace

PA chairman reiterates call for an international peace conference, says Quartet is the only body authorized to sponsor negotiations.

What wil happen in the sure to be chaotic post-Abbas period?

Their guns for the most part will be aimed at each other, but there will be enough bullets for us. Opinion.

Abbas working to thwart normalization

PA chairman praises Indonesian President for his refusal to normalize ties with Israel before peace with Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas arrives for official visit in Qatar

The PA chairman has in the past been angered by Qatar's assistance to Gaza, which is ruled by his Hamas rivals.

Abbas, Jordan's King hope Biden will revive peace talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.

Watch: UN, PA slam Israel's building in 'Occupied Jerusalem'

Israel confirms plans to build new communities in areas liberated in Six-Day War, UN special council, Abbas decry 'illegal actions.'

Fatah: We will continue the fight against Israel

The Fatah movement, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, vows to continue fighting Israel until a Palestinian state is established.

Erekat's death a 'huge loss' for the Palestinians, says Abbas

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas laments the death of PA's top negotiator, Saeb Erekat, as a result of coronavirus infection.