Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas Calls to Stop Jews Visiting Temple Mount Using 'All Means'

Palestinian Authority leader encourages continued violence at Judaism's holiest site, calls Jewish visitors 'settlers'.

Abbas Threatens, Again, to Cut Ties With Israel

PA Chairman says he plans to move ahead with his latest unilateral UN move and if all else fails, he will hand the keys to Netanyahu.

MK: Tibi a 'Puppet' for Mahmoud Abbas

MK Alex Miller slams Arab MK's push for 'Palestine' in the UK, adds that begging for money is 'one thing Abbas does well.'

Kerry Meets Abbas, Discusses Peace Efforts

PA Chairman and U.S. Secretary of State meet on sidelines of donor conference in Cairo, as Kerry restarts peace efforts.

Russia to Support Abbas's 'Deadline for Israel' Bid

Russia announces it will back PA head's plan to ask the United Nations to impose a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Ban Ki Moon to Visit Gaza Tuesday; Qatar Donates $1 Billion

Mega-conference on 'rebuilding Gaza' hailed as victory by Hamas as int'l aid money pours in; FM: no rebuilding without Israel's consent.

Abbas: If US Vetoes, Security Coordination with Israel at Risk

PA Chairman says, however, he will not allow 'a single bullet' to be fired at Israel, even if US vetoes his resolution at UN.

Livni: Abbas is Wasting Precious Time

Justice Minister tells NPR that PA Chairman should have chosen negotiations instead of unilateral moves at the UN.

Abbas's Spokesman: We Want a Palestinian State

PA Chairman's spokesman responds to Netanyahu's speech at the UN, says PA wants a state in accordance with UN resolutions.

Netanyahu at UN: 'ISIS is Hamas, Hamas is ISIS'

In landmark speech, PM calls UNHRC 'an oxymoron' - and defends Israel as 'the most moral army in the world.'

Liberman: Abbas's Rhetoric Compensation for 'Domestic Failures'

Avigdor Liberman, outside UNGA, insists Abbas has 'lost its way'; warns EU against 'bad deal' with Iran.

Saeb Erekat Claims '96% of Gaza Deaths Were Civilians'

Bizarre claim the latest by top PA negotiator, follows Abbas's UN attack on 'Israeli genocide'. Minister Erdan slams 'Palestinian lies.'

Abbas Threatens Israel with 'Political War'

Fatah leader Nabil Shaath says PA Chairman will wage a "political war" against Israel if his latest UN move is rejected.

PA Rejects U.S. Criticism of Abbas's Speech

Senior PLO member Saeb Erekat says State Department reaction to Abbas's UN speech was "irresponsible, indecent and rejected".

Liberman: Abbas Has Become Irrelevant

Foreign Minister meets counterparts in New York, says PA Chairman's UN speech has made him irrelevant.

'Abbas Wants a State Instead of Israel'

Deputy Minister Akunis says Netanyahu will deliver 'the speech of truth' after Abbas's 'speech of lies.'

Ariel: Abbas 'Should Thank Us 1,000 Times'

Housing Minister Uri Ariel blasts Mahmoud Abbas's hypocrisy Sunday, noting in a special interview that the IDF keeps the PA calm.

Liberman: 'Even the Arab World Tires of Abbas'

Abbas's accusations of Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza have hurt - not helped - the campaign for 'Palestinian independence,' FM says.

Islamic Bloc Supports PA Bid to Prosecute Israel

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says it supports Abbas's bid to prosecute Israel for war crimes at ICC.

Abbas: Israel in ‘New War of Genocide’ Against Palestine

Arutz Sheva brings you excerpts from Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the UN General Assembly Friday.

Ya'alon: Abbas 'Never Came to Terms with Israel's Existence'

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon slams Abbas's UN tirade, claims incitement-laced speech 'detached from reality.'

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

US Slams Abbas Over 'War Crimes' Accusations Against Israel

Abbas accuses Israel of 'genocide' at the UN General Assembly - prompting a sharp rebuke from Washington.

Watch: Abbas's Staff Scuffle with UN Security

Security staff protecting PA Chairman scuffle with security guards after prevented from following Abbas into the General Assembly chamber.

Abbas Will 'Drop a Bomb' on Israel at the UN

Abbas is in New York riling up students against 'drunk' Israel, ahead of UN address to get world behind 'Palestinian strategy.'

Abbas Prepares UN Bid to 'Create a New Political Reality'

PA leader's spokesman says upcoming UN bid will be a 'crossroad' as Abbas promotes 'three year plan' for 'Palestinian state'.

Abbas to Netanyahu: End the Occupation, Make Peace

PA Chairman says he will present a new timetable for peace talks with Israel when he addresses the UN.

Abbas Says 'Peace' With Hamas Will Stop Terror

After meeting Hollande, Abbas says 'struggle against terror' will be aided by Israeli 'peace' with terror group.

France to Turn to UN with Solution to Israel-PA Conflict

French President says a "solution to the conflict" between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will be put to the Security Council.

Abbas's Fatah Brags of Terror Attacks in Gaza Operation

Abbas claims 17 times more 'martyrs' than Hamas in recent terror war, as Fatah video praises one of the dead, calls to continue attacks.

Report: Abbas Will Ask France to Recognize 'Palestine'

Arab news agency says PA chairman wants European countries to recognize 'state' before he heads for UN.

Abbas to Meet French Leader as PA Pushes 3-Year Statehood Plan

Palestinian Authority forging ahead with attempt to gain UN backing to 'end occupation' within three years.

PA Official: Abbas Holding Off on Turning to ICC Against Israel

PA official says Abbas has blocked an attempt to push for the prosecution of Israel in order to promote a new peace talks bid.

Haniyeh Urges Abbas to Take Action Against Israel at ICC

Senior Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh calls to hold Israel accountable for its “crimes in Gaza” at the International Criminal Court.

Min. Steinitz 'Not Aware' of 'Palestinian State in Sinai' Plan

Strategic Affairs Minister says no diplomatic initiative is possible anyway until Mahmoud Abbas adheres to previous commitments.

Arab League Backs Abbas's 'Deadline' Plan

Arab foreign ministers say they will back PA Chairman's plan to have the UN set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Egypt's Sisi Denies Offering a Palestinian State in Sinai

Egypt's President denies reports that he had offered to establish a Palestinian state in parts of the Sinai Peninsula.

Frmr. Israeli Ambassador Urges Withdrawal from Judea-Samaria

Dr. Michael Oren insists the political right must 'grow up' and present 'peace plan' - weeks after similar plan led to rocket fire, war.

After Gaza War, Palestinian Infighting Flares

Operation Protective Edge paused the slow collapse of Fatah-Hamas 'unity government' - but is the game now up?

Abbas Denies 'Fabricated' Reports of Sinai State Offer

Secretary-General of Abbas's office says Egypt agrees with PA on 1949 Armistice line borders, never offered Sinai for PA state.

Minister Says Abbas Proposing 'Collective Suicide' for Israel

Livni and Lapid call for return to peace process even as Steinitz warns Abbas's plans threaten Israel's 'very existence.'

Mashaal Trying to Cool Tensions with Abbas

Hamas leader trying to cool tensions with the PA, after its chairman threatens unity government is on the brink of collapse.

Hamas Hits Back at Abbas as PA Chief Threatens to End Unity Deal

As 'unity deal' flails, Hamas spokesperson condemns Abbas threats of split, says talks with Fatah on unity government forthcoming.

Abbas Threatens to End Hamas Unity Deal

PA chairman says in Cairo he 'can't trust Hamas,' makes outlandish claim that Hamas only lost '50 fighters' in Gaza, while Fatah lost 850.

Herzog Speaks to Abbas, Urges Resumption of Talks

Opposition leader speaks to PA Chairman, asks him to resume peace talks with Israel and to refrain from unilateral steps.

Abbas Finds Legal Loophole to Deceive US and EU

In the face of international disapproval of using donor money to pay terrorists, PA will funnel the money through the PLO instead.

Abbas Slams Mashaal for 'Smuggling Weapons Not Against Israel'

Report leaks details of Abbas berating Mashaal in Qatar over Hamas coup attempt against PA, Mashaal denying 'Israeli lie.'

Abbas Once Again Threatens Israel with ICC Action

PA Chairman declares that he will take Israel to the International Criminal Court unless it agrees to negotiate a Palestinian state.

Abbas Blames Hamas for Delaying Ceasefire, Lying about Abduction

PA chief says the casualties of the Gaza war could have been avoided if Hamas had only agreed to a ceasefire early on.

Abbas: State Land Designation in Gush Etzion Ruins Peace

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas is livid over the government's designating new land in Gush Etzion as state land.

Hamas 'Victory Rally' in Abbas's Home Turf of Ramallah

Thousands join celebrations for supposed 'victory' in Gaza op. featuring speeches from Hamas leaders in Gaza, amid jockeying with PA.

Netanyahu: I Hope Abbas will 'Divorce' Hamas

PM Netanyahu says he would be willing to resume peace talks, but only if PA Chairman chooses peace with Israel over Hamas.

Abbas Says US Agreed to 'Palestine' Along '67 Borders'

Reports that Abbas claimed Netanyahu agreed clarified - it was the US instead. Abbas adds Hamas shouldn't go to war alone.

Abbas: Netanyahu Agreed to Palestinian State Along '67 Borders'

PA Chairman says in interview that Israeli PM had agreed to establish a Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders. PMO: Never happened.

Report: Abbas, Netanyahu Met in Secret

According to reports, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met last week with Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Breaking News

Ceasefire Begins, With Rockets Still Raining Down on Israel

Israeli government accepts Egyptian-brokered ceasefire deal, starting from 7 p.m. Israel-time; rockets still falling.

Yesh Atid MK: Abbas is a 'Rival'

MK Ofer Shelah responds to threat to set a "deadline" for an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, says it can't be done by force.

U.S. Opposes Abbas's 'Withdrawal Deadline' Plan

State Department says Abbas's plan to go to international organizations will "badly damage the atmosphere".

Deputy Minister Dismisses Abbas's 'Deadline' Plan

"No one will threaten us," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis after PA reveals plan to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Abbas to Present 'Deadline' for Israel to 'End Occupation'

PA head plans to ask the UN to set a deadline for Israel to withdraw to pre-1967 borders.