Mahmoud Abbas

Fatah elections

Abbas's son, released terrorist seize control

Fatah concludes its eighth conference, electing terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi and chairman Mahmoud Abbas's son to top posts.

Exposed: Palestinian Authority officials encourage terror attacks

New Yesha Council report warns newly elected Palestinian Authority officials have praised terrorists, promoted incitement against Israel and the West.

Hamas to allow Fatah to hold conference in Gaza

Fatah political party prepares to hold once-a-decade conference in Gaza, with parallel conferences in Ramallah, Lebanon, and Egypt.

Local elections in the Palestinian Authority

321 lists competed in the elections, including within Gaza. PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas hailed the event as 'an exercise in democracy.'

Hamas opposes 'temporary constitution of the State of Palestine'

Senior Hamas official rejects Mahmoud Abbas’ authority to approve a temporary constitution for the “State of Palestine".

Abbas announces: 'State of Palestine' has new 'constitution'

Palestinian Authority publishes draft of 'temporary constitution,' calling on public to submit reactions.

PA chairman announces constitutional draft for Palestinian state

Abu Mazen received the draft provisional constitution of the 'State of Palestine', a document intended to lay a constitutional foundation for the transition from an authority to a sovereign state.

'Gaza is part of Israel'

PA livid over Strock’s remarks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ office blasts Minister Strock after she says the Gaza Strip is part of the Land of Israel.

Abbas announces first-ever direct elections for PLO parliament

PA chairman sets November 1 elections for the PLO’s parliament, the first time its members will be chosen by direct popular vote.

Ex‑PA official:

PA leadership full of systemic corruption

Former PA intelligence chief Tawfiq al‑Tirawi accuses Abbas’s leadership of systemic corruption, warning he may reveal specific cases.

Report:

Mahmoud Abbas rushed to hospital

According to an Al-Sharq report, PA President Mahmoud Abbas was taken for medical treatment in Ramallah.

Abbas:

'No one will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'

Palestinian Authority chairman marks 61 years since Fatah’s “revolution” and declares: Gaza will return to PA control; no Palestinian state will be established without it.

Abbas opposes agreement between Israel and Somaliland

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says 'State of Palestine' supports Somalia's territorial integrity, opposes Israel's recently-signed agreement with Somaliland.

Palestinian Authority: Marwan Barghouti is a leader

PA chairman Abbas meets with Fadwa Barghouti in his office as part of a Palestinian Arab and international campaign for the release of Marwan Barghouti.

Spain’s PM to Abbas:

'Gaza devastation is genocide, accountability needed'

Spain’s PM Sanchez tells PA chairman Abbas in Madrid that Gaza’s devastation demands accountability, reaffirming Spain’s support for a two-state solution and recognition of “Palestine”.

PA slams approval of 764 new housing units in Judea and Samaria

PA accuses Israel of undermining international efforts to restore stability, urges President Trump to pressure Israel to reverse its policies, warning that continued construction risks would ignite further regional escalation.

Unfulfilled commitments:

PA continues to transfer payments to terrorists

Despite Abbas’ promise to the British Prime Minister, PA payments to terrorists continue through a new 'welfare program.' European Union is demanding clarifications.

Fatah Youth Conference:

Mahmoud Abbas's provocative speech

At Fatah Youth Conference, Mahmoud Abbas praises beginnings of ‘Palestinian revolution,’ refrained from condemning 10/7, referred to fighting in Gaza as a ‘new Nakba,’ and prayed for the ‘heroic martyrs.’

Palestinian Authority:

Ben-Gvir is inciting to murder officials

PA urges US and global powers to intervene after Ben-Gvir calls for arrest of Abbas and targeted killings if UN advances recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas

The Minister of National Security attacked the UN initiative to recognize a Palestinian state and called on the Prime Minister to act against senior Palestinian Authority officials.

Netanyahu condemns Macron for calling Abbas 'prince of peace'

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Netanyahu condemns French President for calling PA chairman a “prince of peace,” citing PA terror payments and incitement.

Macron:

'France will help PA draft constitution for future state'

French President pledges that his country will help the PA draft a constitution for a future Palestinian state.

Pope Leo meets Abbas, calls for Gaza aid and 'two-state solution'

Pope Leo XIV meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas for the first time, urging aid for Gaza and a two-state solution. The meeting marks 10 years since a Vatican-PA agreement.

Poll:

Support for Hamas continues to grow among Palestinian Arabs

80% of Palestinian Arabs seek to oust PA Chairman Abbas, while a growing number want Hamas in charge.

Abbas‘s “temporary” replacement:

A profile of Hussein al-Sheikh

Same character. Different suit. Opinion.

PA succession plan:

Hussein al-Sheikh to lead if Abbas steps down

PA chairman Abbas issues a decree naming Hussein al-Sheikh as interim successor if the position becomes vacant. Elections must be held within 90 days.

Fatah sets conditions for administering Gaza

The Fatah movement, led by Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), emphasized that any future arrangement in the Gaza Strip must be conducted under Palestinian national legitimacy, embodied in the PLO and the State of Palestine.

PA welcomes Trump’s opposition to Israeli sovereignty

Spokesman for PA chairman Abbas praises President Trump’s remarks opposing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Gaza Peace Deal signed

Trump hails 'tremendous day' for Middle East unity

President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.

Abbas: 'The Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine'

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel halt strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, urges full ceasefire

Fatah officially welcomes Trump's Gaza peace plan

Mahmoud Abbas's party says it welcomes the 21-point peace plan unveiled by President Trump, calls for action to prevent Israel from continuing to offset 'pay for slay' payments.

Abbas rails against Israel's 'genocide' at UN

In virtual address, PA chairman says he "rejects what Hamas did on October 7," claims he is ready to rule Gaza without Hamas.

In response to 'Palestinian state':

Security officials: Sanction Palestinian Authority leaders

Security officials recommend responding to recognition of 'Palestine' by sanctioning Palestinian Authority leaders, revoking privileges granted to them until now.

Abbas welcomes Palestinian state recognition

PA Chairman Abbas praised the decisions of Canada, the UK, and Australia to officially recognize a Palestinian state, calling the steps vital to advancing peace and implementing the two-state solution.

Palestinian Authority disappointed with US policy

Spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas accuses US of complicity in Gaza war, urges policy reevaluation.

Utopian, but necessary? At whose expense?

Commentator Terry Glavin says 'a two-state solution is impossibly Utopian, but is the only thing that will work.' How's that for an oxymoron? Opinion.

'No role for Hamas'

Starmer and Abbas agree on future Palestinian governance

British PM Keir Starmer meets PA chairman Abbas in London, reaffirming UK’s plan to recognize “Palestine” unless Israel changes course. Both leaders rule out Hamas’s role and call for Gaza ceasefire.

Abbas's 'condemnation' of the deadly attack in Jerusalem

Following the fatal shooting attack in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood, which left six Jews dead and seven others injured, the Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman's office issues a form of condemnation statement.

Jack Engelhard:

No red carpet for Mahmoud Abbas

For Rubio and the Trump Administration, the blinders are off, and there shall be no hospitality for thugs and murderers. Opinion.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'PA prepared to rule Gaza - under certain conditions'

Mahmoud Abbas says PA is ready to assume control of Gaza, but insists Hamas must accept the PLO as sole representative, renounce independent militias, and support a single Palestinian state.

Abbas:

'Netanyahu determined to continue genocide of Palestinian people'

PA chairman Abbas accuses Netanyahu of “genocide,” says Israel regrets recognizing the PLO, and declares PA readiness to govern Gaza with Arab or international partners.

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.

Abbas:

'US visa denial violates international law'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemns the US decision to deny visas to PA officials, calling it a breach of international law and urging reversal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

Abbas to prepare temporary constitution for Palestinian state

PA chairman issues a decree to draft a temporary constitution for use during the transitional phase leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'South Sudan must reject accepting Gazans'

The Palestinian Authority voices strong opposition to relocating Gaza residents and urges South Sudan not to cooperate with such plans.

Abbas’s spokesperson calls on Trump to restrain Israel

Palestinian Authority spokesperson urges the UN Security Council to compel Israel to stop the war and allow the "State of Palestine" to assume full responsibility.

Australian FM:

‘Risk there will be no Palestine left to recognize’

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says it's a “matter of when, not if”; opposition warns move could empower Hamas as PM Albanese pledges aid and seeks broader diplomatic role.

To Arabs in Judea and Samaria:

Be careful what you wish for

A new terrorist Arab state will result in catastrophic internal violence. Opinion.

Mahmoud Abbas:

'Britain must recognize Palestine'

Chairman of the Palestinian Authority called on countries that have not yet recognized Palestine to do so, while emphasizing the importance of accepting Palestine as a full member of the UN.

Abbas mandates:

PLO parliamentary elections by end of 2025

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas decrees that elections for the PLO’s legislative body, the Palestinian National Council, be held by the end of 2025. The 350-member council will include representatives from both the homeland and diaspora.

Abbas tries to get Trump on board with Palestinian state

Abbas praises President Trump's role in brokering Israel-Iran ceasefire, expresses hope for renewed peace efforts and regional stability.

Qatar renews talks to advance ceasefire in Gaza

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, calling for a similar agreement in the Gaza Strip.

'A sad joke'

Macron praises PA Chairman's 'letter of hope'

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar slams Macron's enthusiasm for Abbas's letter as misplaced, calling it a naive endorsement of recycled promises and falsehoods.

Macron receives 'unprecedented' PA pledges on reforms

Ahead of a pivotal conference, France says it has secured new Palestinian Authority commitments to reform, with chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemning the October 7 Hamas attack and pledging further reforms.

Lebanon:

Abbas, Lebanese President reach agreement on Palestinian camps

Lebanese President and PA chairman announce agreement whereby Palestinian Arab factions will not use Lebanon as a launchpad for attacks against Israel, and unauthorized weapons will be removed from refugee camps.

Abbas to discuss weapons at Lebanese ‘Palestinian refugee camps’

PA chairman Abbas is in Beirut to discuss disarmament of “Palestinian refugee camps” with Lebanese leaders. The talks aim to extend state authority into these traditionally autonomous areas where armed groups operate.

Speech on behalf of Abbas:

'The Nakba is the greatest crime in history'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’s deputy claims at a ceremony marking the "Nakba" that Israel is trying to force Palestinians to relinquish their rights.

Report: Trump to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Saudi Arabia

Arabic media reports that at the request of MBS, Trump will meet the PA chairman and Syrian president this week. MBS reportedly seeks US approval for a Palestinian state.

Abbas in meeting with Putin:

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Russian President and accuses Israel of "aggression" against civilians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Putin reiterates his support for Palestinian rights.

Abbas welcomes new pope:

'Support the just Palestinian cause'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.