Report: Mahmoud Abbas to Step Down as PA Chairman
Resignation rumors resurface after Abbas assigns Saeb Erekat as Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee.
Resignation rumors resurface after Abbas assigns Saeb Erekat as Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee.

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to pay a visit to Iran within the coming two months, according to PLO official Ahmed Majdalani.

In stark hypocrisy, PA head who has long incited for terror says Israel a 'collaborator' to arson attack if it doesn't catch culprits.

Tensions are rising again between terror group Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, which is controlled by rival group Fatah

Arab League foreign ministers agree to call on the UN to protect Palestinian Arabs from Israeli "terrorist crimes".

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly meets World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in Amman to discuss peace.

Hamas accuses PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of collaborating with Israel and specifically the residents of Judea and Samaria.

Hamas spokesperson places 'personal responsibility' on Abbas for lethal arson, claims it 'wouldn't happen' if Hamas controlled region.

Even though identity of culprits remains unknown, Abbas loses no time preparing file for international court on 'war crimes.'

Hamas official accuses PA chairman of being a dictator over his claims that Hamas won't implement unity agreement with Fatah.

PM Netanyahu speaks to PA chairman to wish him a happy Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan.

PLO chief negotiator takes top spot after Abbas, sparking speculation he may replace chairman whose termed ended in 2009.

PA head claims that Hamas and Israel have security coordination along the border, and that there are covert 'Hamastan' talks.

PA chairman recalls ambassador to Chile who claimed that the Jewish people does not exist.

Americans for Peace Now order PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas dismiss PLO ambassador who claimed 'Jewish people doesn't exist.'

Where's the money? Chairman of Palestinian parliament's Audit Committee says Abbas not sending money to where it's needed.

Responding to PA suit against Israel at ICC, ex-foreign minister argues there will be no chance of peace as long as Abbas is in power.

Internal Security Min. Gilad Erdan says PA chief wants Palestinians to suffer, using them as political pawns to attack Israel.

PA chairman tells France's foreign minister that any new Palestinian unity government should not include Hamas.

"Senior Palestinian sources" claim Israel, Egypt and the United States met recently to discuss a replacement for PA chairman.

Hamdallah resigns; Hamas says Abbas making the move for fear of being rendered irrelevant by indirect Hamas-Israel talks.

Abbas reveals France pushing proposal at UN, but he will only back it if all demands included, such as Arab capital in Jerusalem.


PA chairman inaugurates a Palestinian embassy in Belgrade, in the presence of the Serbian President.

Research on Arabic media reveals Qatar is taking a more active role in fomenting tension within Israel using an unusual weapon - soccer.

PA chairman calls to “review” political, economic, and security agreements with Israel, claims Jewish state is violating them.

PM opens up about covert construction freeze, saying in secret meetings Abbas demanded continuation of the non-official 'gesture.'

Failed female terrorist personally awarded by Abbas for 'pioneering role' in trying to blow up movie theater and murder civilians.

Palestinian Authority leader makes statement likely to overjoy Israeli nationalists during meeting with Jordanian soccer head in Amman.

Pope Francis tells rabbi, Israeli reporter, that he only told Abbas that he could become an angel of peace in the future.

Former negotiator Tzipi Livni accuses Netanyahu of feigning desire for negotiations with Palestinians, says no one in gov't is interested.

For PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, the idea of a “greater Palestine” - that would stretch from “the river to the sea” - is now an official policy.

Doublespeak? Vatican insists 'angel of peace' remarks 'encouraged' Abbas toward peace - but can't verify what Pope actually said.

Lost in translation: AFP, AP accused of twisting Pope's words to attribute admiration to Abbas that really may not be there.

Pope Francis welcomed PA President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican today, calling him "an angel of peace."

PA chairman demands terrorist release and "end of occupation" by 2017 as preconditions to restart peace talks.

Pro-Hamas ex-president calls for joint Hamas-Fatah elections in Ramallah after canceling Gaza stop, in bid to save floundering 'unity.'

Sweden thanks Abbas for 'personally' negotiating the release of two Christian hostages captured by Nusra Front in Jordan.

Peace partner? Abbas honors terrorists as his PA and Fatah go on a binge of terror glorification just in time for Memorial Day.

First in suspicious string of bombings targets Palestinian Cabinet HQ in Abbas's home; Hamas terrorist shot to death 'in an accident.'

Palestinian court dismisses corruption case against exiled Gaza strongman Mohammad Dahlan.

In latest direct challenge, Mahmoud al-Zahar accuses Abbas of treachery for cooperating with IDF, as Hamas-Fatah tensions increase.

Peace talks, economic investment and trade to highlight meeting between Abbas and Russian president in the Kremlin.

Reports Wednesday said that the Palestinian Authority has received a $100 million loan from Qatar.

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that the PA was rejecting Israel's offer of tax money collected on its behalf.

After Mahmoud Abbas called on Israel to renew peace talks with him, Housing Minister had a few choice words for him..

Palestinian Authority Chairman asks Israel to go back to the negotiating table, wants Arab states to intervene in Gaza.

Hamas encourages takeover of the PA, claims Israel sent reps to Gaza for ceasefire talks.

Israel must return tax money to the Palestinian Authority without deductions, Abbas says, otherwise PA will refuse to accept it.

74% of Palestinian Arabs support Hamas's terror tactics against Israel; survey also reveals Hamas-Fatah support split.

Abbas urges 'same policy' of Yemen airstrikes to be used by Arab League in 'Palestine,' after his adviser calls for 'iron' blow to Hamas.

Palestinian Authority chief says he doesn't believe Israel will follow through on Netanyahu pledge to release tax monies.

In meeting kept secret from press, PA head says he wants to see Israeli unity government to advance 'peace talks.'

PA chairman congratulates Joint Arab List for winning 13 seats in last week's Knesset elections.

PA grappling with financial crisis, cuts workers' pay 40%; to compensate, Israel lets an additional 10,000 workers into Israel.

After PM's victory, PA Chairman says it's impossible to achieve solution to conflict with a Netanyahu-led government.

Palestinian Authority reacts to Netanyahu victory, saying it 'expects' the new Israeli gov't 'to recognize the two-state solution.'

PA chairman blasts Israel for withholding tax revenues, says the PA must reexamine ties with Israel.

Days after leaked documents on five-year-ceasefire deal, Hamas official talks truces, slams PA for 'stealing' Gaza aid money.

Secretary of State to meet PA chairman and Jordan's King to discuss the PA's economic crisis.
