Mahmoud Abbas

Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader

Hamas leader says Abbas stole PA leadership, notes his term in office ended years ago.

PA: US Ambassador Friedman is 'anti-Semitic'

PA continues attacks on ambassador, accusing him of 'anti-Semitism' against 'the Palestinian people.' 'He is an ambassador of the settlers.'

Abbas to approve new measures against Hamas

PA chairman planning punitive measures against Hamas following attempt on the life of cabinet chief Rami Hamdallah.

Hotovely to Friedman: We stand behind you

Deputy Foreign Minister sends message of support to U.S. ambassador to Israel who was cursed by PA chairman.

Netanyahu:

'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy'

Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

National Council of Young Israel condemns Abbas

National Council of Young Israel: Abbas comments epitomize need to approve the Taylor Force Act.

Hamas: Abbas trying to cause chaos

Hamas blasts PA chairman for blaming the group for last week’s bomb attack against PA leader Rami Hamdallah.

Greenblatt: Abbas must choose between hate and peace

Trump’s envoy denounces PA chairman who called Ambassador Friedman the "son of a dog".

Is Abbas anti-Semitic? You decide

US Amb. Friedman responds to PA Chairman Abbas' claim that he is 'the son of a dog' an a 'settler.'

PA Chairman: US Ambassador is the son of a dog

PA Chairman Abbas says US Amb. Friedman is 'the son of a dog,' promises to sanction Gaza for attempt on PA leader's life.

Abbas spokesman: We'll thwart Trump's peace plan

PA chairman's spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh threatens increased violence against Israel as U.S. tries to renew peace talks.

Abbas meets with released terrorist who helped murder Israeli

PA chairman holds reception in Ramallah for terrorist released after serving 20 years for role in murder of Israeli in J'lem's Old City.

PFLP to boycott Abbas

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine says it won't attend upcoming meeting of Palestinian National Council.

Abbas blames Hamas for attempt on Hamdallah's life

PA chairman accuses "illegal government in Gaza" of being behind attack on convoy of government head.

Report: Abbas under pressure to accept Trump plan

Saudi Crown Prince and Egyptian President reportedly told PA chairman he has no choice but to accept Trump's peace plan.

PA congress to meet for the first time in years

PA congress to meet next month, discuss response to Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

'I have a message for Abbas: Stop paying terrorists'

Netanyahu demands Palestinian Authority halt payments to terrorists, renew negotiations. '10% of their budget is for terrorist salaries.'

PA: Trump is leading us to the slaughter

Senior adviser to PA chief Mahmoud Abbas claims President Trump is pushing Palestinian Authority 'into a trap'

PA government rejects American peace plan

PA government stands by Abbas in rejecting Trump administration's peace plan.

Fatah official: Trump's peace plan won't be implemented

Fatah member Azzam al-Ahmad declares that Trump’s "deal of the century" will not be implemented.

Abbas: Trump's plan was coordinated with Israel

Fatah rejects Trump's peace plan, calls for "popular resistance" against the "occupation and its settlers".

PA preparing to name Abbas's replacement?

Amid reports of deterioration in PA chairman's condition, Fatah authorizes his deputy to serve as acting PA chief.

Abbas welcomes Prince William's visit

PA chairman calls this summer's visit by Prince William "important".

Abbas: It was just a check up

PA chairman confirms he was admitted to American hospital, insists he was given a clean bill of health.

Abbas hospitalized in the United States

PA chairman hospitalized for several hours for what officials insist was a routine checkup.

How Trump has made Israel's leftist generals look like rank fools

Arab League chief: Accept Abbas plan

Ahmed Aboul Gheit urges international community to positively react to peace plan put forward by PA chairman.

Hamas: Abbas speech doesn't represent our people

Hamas challenges PA chairman, claims the plan he presented at the UN doesn't reflect the national Palestinian position.

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.

Haley to Abbas: We will not chase after you

U.S. Ambassador responds to PA chairman's Security Council speech, says he has a choice between achieving peace and “hateful rhetoric”.

Abbas' political plan

Calls on UN Security Council to first recognize State of Palestine, then establish international framework for final status negotiations.

'We'd consider bringing in other countries to peace talks'

State Department responds to Abbas: U.S. would consider involvement of other countries in peace talks if it believes it would be helpful.

Abbas to UN:

'We are the Canaanites'

PA chief claims Palestinians are direct descendants of Canaanites, says Palestine made contributions to humanity before Balfour Declaration.

Abbas to UN Security Council:

'International community must hold Mideast peace conference'

PA chief tells UN Security Council that international conference focusing on Mideast talks must be organized by mid-2018.

Israel to Abbas:

'You're not part of the solution - you're the problem'

Ambassador Danon blasts PA chief Abbas following address at UN Security Council. 'You're not part of the solution - you're the problem.'

'Iran poised to replace ISIS across Middle East'

'Time to show Abbas time isn't on PA's side', says Public Security Minister, says US must prevent Iran from taking over after ISIS defeat.

How Trump is downgrading the Palestinian Authority

Abbas to tell UN: The goal is Jerusalem

PA Chairman to make important diplomatic speech on Tuesday at UN Security Council. Spokesman says speech will focus on Jerusalem.

Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace

US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.

PA official: Trump demonstrated how biased he is

Senior official in Abbas' entourage responds to interview in which Trump claimed the PA uninterested in making peace with Israel.

Abbas to Putin: We refuse to cooperate with U.S. mediation

PA chairman reiterates he can no longer accept the U.S. as mediator in peace talks, as Trump tells Putin it's time to work on peace.

PA warns Israel against applying sovereignty

Abbas's spokesman threatens that Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria will lead to an escalation and instability.

PA Chairman Abbas to meet Russia's President Putin

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas visits Russia, Mideast expert warns not to expect any changes.

How Mahmoud Abbas lost his marbles

Indian PM lays wreath on arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat's grave

Indian PM Modi meets with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas, says he hopes 'Palestine will become a free country in a peaceful manner.'

PA planning 'diplomatic move' at the UN

Senior PLO official says PA will ask UN for full membership for "the state of Palestine".

PA pushes for UN Security Council to broker peace talks

After denouncing US as broker for talks with Israel, PA suggests UN Security Council as replacement. 'US-led peace talks have failed.'

US Palestinian policy – water or gasoline?

Abbas: Jerusalem is Arab, Islamic and Christian

PA chairman refuses to take Jerusalem and "refugees" off the negotiating table.

Likud Minister: We are going on the offensive

Public Security Minister encourages funding unifying projects instead of BDS, demands cessation of payments to Palestinian Authority.

Modi to meet Palestinian Authority chairman during Mideast tour

Indian PM scheduled to visit Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Palestinian Authority Chairman on 3-day tour.

Palestinian Authority preparing to 'disengage' from Israel

PA Chairman, who also serves as Palestine Liberation Organization official, orders preparation of plans to 'disengage' from Israel.

Abbas to respond to Trump at the Security Council

PA chairman to deliver address to UN Security Council on February 20. Danon: Abbas seeking to put an end to negotiations.

Trump is getting ready to dump the PLO

Jordan demands: World must protect Arab rights in Jerusalem

'International community has obligation to protect Palestinian rights in Jerusalem and fund UNRWA', says Jordan's King Abdullah.

Abbas urges African leaders to get involved in peace process

PA chairman speaks at African Union summit, reiterates that U.S. can no longer broker peace talks and calls for international involvement.

ANALYSIS: As PA escalates conflict with U.S., France steps in

Abbas even went to France to convince Macron to take over the US role.

Abbas to Meretz head: The Oslo Accords are dead

PA chairman tells Zehava Galon the PA will demand a new mediator for peace talks following Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

INTO THE FRAY: Identifying the enemy as...the enemy

PA: Donald Trump is 'oppressing' the Palestinians

Senior PA officials say refusal to meet with Trump administration officials is 'sign of self-respect', calling Trump their 'oppressor'.