The Palestinian National Council will meet to create a new position - Deputy Chair of the PLO Executive Committee. The US is reportedly applying significant pressure to appoint the head of PA Intelligence Majid Faraj, who is close to the CIA.
Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman hopes for “the continuation of balanced statements from the American administration” to enable progress toward the Arab Peace Initiative.
In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.
Watch: Despite signing decree ordering an end to the “pay-to-slay” policy, PA chairman clarifies he has no intentions of ending the policy.
In the plan to be presented to the Arab summit in Cairo next month, Abbas will demand that he be allowed to regain control of the Gaza Strip and all border crossings.
Palestinian Authority chairman meets Ron Lauder in Jordan, and stresses his opposition to any expulsion of Palestinian Arabs, while also saying that progress must be made toward a two-state solution.
Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas responds to US President Donald Trump's proposal for controlling Gaza, relocating its residents, says idea is a 'gross violation of international law.'
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.
The Revolutionary Council of the Fatah movement, led by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, issues statement describing the terrorists by Israel as "heroes."
Mahmoud Abbas congratulated released terrorist Yasser Abu Bakr, convicted of three murders including that of a 9-month-old baby.
Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.
Abbas congratulates Trump on his inauguration, says a diplomatic solution should lead to "the State of Palestine and the State of Israel living side by side in security and peace."
In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, official spokesperson for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, claims that "Israel's extremist policy is what ignited the region and led to the wars we are witnessing today".
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas eulogized the late US President who, according to him, 'spoke boldly against injustice, including addressing the realities of Israeli apartheid.'
Palestinian Arab official accuses Abbas of placing obstacles in the path to reaching a ceasefire agreement because of his opposition to establishing a committee to manage the Gaza Strip.
PA chairman accuses Israel of carrying out daily massacres, genocide, starvation, and of attempts to expel Palestinian Arab residents.
Vatican confirms that Pope Francis, who has continued to be critical of Israel's military actions in Gaza, will meet PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
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PA chairman announces that in the event he is unable to continue serving in his role, the head of the Palestinian National Council, Rawhi Fattouh, will replace him.
Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas declares that "the Palestinians will never deviate, compromise, or bargain over their national rights and principles."
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says that "the year 2025 will be the year of realization of the establishment of the Palestinian state."
Speaking to the Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas called for Israel to be suspended from the UN and for international sanctions to be imposed on it
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' office says he spoke by phone to US President-elect, congratulated Trump on his election victory and extended his best wishes for success.
PA chairman calls for Israel to be prosecuted and punished for failing to implement the UN resolutions ordering the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas speaks to Russia's Margarita Simonyan, claiming Israel is a US 'colonial project.' 'If not for America, Israel would not exist.'
PA chairman's spokesperson warns that the entire region is entering a new and dangerous period of instability.
Human Rights Voices President tells Arutz Sheva the PA leader feels no 'compunction' about spreading lies, antisemitic, and incitement to violence at the UN because of the soft treatment he has received from the US.
PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.
Israeli PM notes the human rights abuses of Mahmoud Abbas and war crimes of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in statement condemning ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for meeting them while he obsesses over arresting Israeli leaders.
PA chairman asks Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to speed up the investigations into the "war crimes" committed by Israel.
Egypt tries to improve Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas' image in Gaza - but Israel refuses to cooperate.
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for PA chairman, warns against the Israeli policy that may "cause an explosion that will burn the entire region and it will not be possible to stop it".
PA's official news agency says the purpose of the visit is to emphasize the fact that the "State of Palestine" and the PLO have the authority and responsibility over the entire "land of Palestine".
In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.
Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.
PA chairman meets in Moscow with Russian President Putin, calls on the international community to force the two-state solution on Israel.
Fatah slams comments by Minister Israel Katz regarding the evacuation of the Jenin refugee camp, says they are "a blatant declaration of the extermination plans of the fascist occupation government".
Spokesman for PA chairman criticizes remarks of Finance Minister Smotrich regarding the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says the Israeli leadership must be punished.
PA chairman tells RIA news agency that Haniyeh elimination was a cowardly act: The Israeli occupation authorities are required to stop their aggressive actions against our people.
President of Turkey Erdogan sharply criticized the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, who according to him, did not respond to Ankara's request to come and speak before the Turkish parliament.
Donald Trump thanks Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt.
Mahmoud Abbas's spokesperson says that the US is discussing plans regarding the future of the Gaza Strip with various parties, but these plans will have no legitimacy.
UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, expressed his hope, 'to further deepen the close relationship between the two countries,' but emphasized, 'the urgent need for a ceasefire, return of hostages and immediate increase in the volume of humanitarian aid reaching civilians.'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.
Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.
French President speaks to PA chairman, tells him he is ready to recognize a Palestinian state if the PA "implements necessary reforms.”
Following European countries' promises to recognize a Palestinian state, Finance Min. Smotrich announces massive economic response. 'When they act against the state of Israel, there must be a response,' spokesman says.
PA chairman's advisor Mahmoud Al-Habbash warns that "October 7 can repeat itself 100 times".
Palestinian Authority chairman calls on Arab countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel to cut them off immediately.
The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, the military arm of Fatah led by Mahmoud Abbas, confirms that its fighters participated in the brutal attack on Gaza surrounding villages and IDF bases on October 7th and kidnapped ‘many Zionists.’
PA chairman calls on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the "aggression" in the Gaza Strip.
Nabil Abu Rudeineh blames US for Netanyahu's continued determination to demolish the last of Hamas's military power in Rafah, demands international action to prevent op.
The PA leader told the World Economic Forum that while he and the PA oppose the attack on civilians, they also said that 'the aggression must be stopped immediately.'
PA chairman announces the PA will "reconsider" its relationship with the United States after Washington vetoed a PA bid for full UN membership.
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas blasts the US after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have accepted the PA as a full member state.
Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of "kidnapping" Palestinians from the Gaza Strip since October 6 last year and of using sexual violence against them.
Secretary of State welcomes new PA cabinet, says revitalized PA is essential to delivering results for the Palestinian people.
Majority of Arabs in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza would vote for archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in elections, prefer Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to 'moderate' Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.
