Abbas to Submit 'Surprising' Proposal to Kerry
PA head says he will present a diplomatic solution next week which Washington will probably not like - but which he will insist on.
PA head says he will present a diplomatic solution next week which Washington will probably not like - but which he will insist on.

Egypt calls for ceasefire as PA pledges to participate in renewed talks 'as soon as a ceasefire goes into effect.'

PA and Hamas leaders urge the United Nations to draw up a "timetable" for “the Israeli occupation to end.”

Palestinian Authority and Hamas leaders hold second meeting in as many days, as Hamas reportedly backtracks on talks rejection.

Sources say Abbas threatened Hamas with 'divorce' in heated Qatar meeting; Mashaal complies and calls for 'return to indirect talks.'

'There won't be open negotiations with the Israeli enemy, and there won't be a deviation from our just demands,' official insists.

PA, Hamas leaders to meet in Doha over Gaza ceasefire, as questions remain over whether the unity government will last.

PA Chairman says that Israel's exposure of a planned Hamas coup "is a real danger to the unity of the Palestinian people."

Norway to gather international donors in Cairo, transfer funds to Abbas in order to rebuild after Hamas's terror war.

Terror wing of 'moderate' Abbas's Fatah displays massive arsenal in Gaza video after taking part in Hamas war, vows to increase attacks.

Five articles in 6 weeks in PA's official newspaper blame US for establishing the Islamic State, to divide and control the Muslim world.

'Moderate' PA chairman's faction falsely inflates and boasts terrorist attacks, claims to have attacked Dimona nuclear reactor.

Senior diplomatic source reveals Egypt trying to advance Abbas as the 'general Palestinian leader,' negate Hamas gains.


PA Chairman urges UN to adopt the necessary measures for declaring Gaza a disaster area.

Delegation to include Islamic Jihad, Hamas terrorists; is a cease-fire imminent?

During a televised interview as he donated blood to "Gaza martyrs", PA Chairman's son verbally attacked Israel.

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas slams Israel, vows to make an effort to "stop the aggression on Gaza".

Khaled Mashaal invited to Cairo for cease-fire talks, expresses support as long as 'conditions' are met.

PA, Hamas leaders to meet over possible truce. But will the meeting change Hamas's commitment to escalation?

'Israel accepted the ceasefire proposal. We must also accept it so that we can put the Israeli side at unease.'

Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Turkey Friday to push a ceasefire on Hamas; analysts say Egypt looks to PA to push Hamas into deal.

PA Chairman asks the UN to put “the state of Palestine” under "international protection" due to the violence in Gaza.

Security Cabinet concludes meeting to discuss next steps in Operation Protective Edge. Netanyahu to give statement.

PA Chairman claims Israel is "defending settlements" when it strikes in Gaza.

Palestinian Authority chairman on Abu Khder's murder: 'Shall we mention Auschwitz again?'

Abbas's faction reveals its full support for Hamas rocket terror war, saying the two groups and Islamic Jihad are 'brothers-in-arms.'

PA Chairman demands Tuesday night that Israel stop its aerial campaign in Gaza, threatens to turn to the international community.

Egyptian President promises PA Chairman that Cairo will continue efforts to broker a ceasefire.

PA Chairman's faction threatens death against Israelis, saying it will 'turn settlements into balls of fire and increase your horror.'

PA Chairman calls on Israel to stop its "escalation", fails to condemn rocket fire on Gaza.

PA Chairman calls on UN chief to form an international committee to investigate “crimes by Israeli settlers.”

Mahmoud Abbas asks Khaled Meshaal 'not to give Israel an excuse' to launch a Gaza op.; Meshaal holds out for PA to end wage disputes.

Martin Indyk says there is a "deep loathing" between Netanyahu and Abbas, blames "settlement construction" for talks failing.

Fatah online campaign to 'rise up' and 'demand blood' after Arab youth murdered, in what looks to be criminal, not 'revenge,' act.

PA source tells Hamas paper that Abbas requested Egypt coordinate with other countries to stop Israeli military action in Gaza.

Despite police suspicion of Arab criminal motives, Abbas claims 'settler terror' behind abduction and murder of Arab youth.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns Israeli Arab leaders that without condemning abduction, they cannot be part of Israeli society.

Labor head MK Yitzchak Herzog said that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas had personally promised that to help Israel find three missing teens.

PA Chairman says he's willing to resume peace negotiations, but once again repeats his usual preconditions.

With announcement of Hamas terrorists behind kidnapping, PM says Abbas needs to act fast.

Peres receives Congressional Gold Medal; praises 'peace partner' Abbas, tells skeptics: 'believe me.'

'We both realize that direct dialogue is the condition for our Middle East to be a safe place,' said Rivlin.


At Jewish Media Summit Netanyahu warns of greatest challenge to world; Peres praises 'courageous' Abbas, 'best' Pope Francis.

Abbas "says what is expected of him to say" when he condemns Hamas, according to Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Keidar.

Information on 'Brothers' Keeper' soon to be released to the media, Netanyahu says - and will put Abbas 'to the test.'

Abbas claims 'no credible information' Hamas responsible for kidnapping, makes remarks like Zoabi's citing 'frustration.'

The PA's foreign minister declares that as long as Mahmoud Abbas is in charge, there will be no violent Arab uprising.

Finance Minister says Abbas was brave for condemning the kidnapping of three Israelis, adds that Israel has to “break Hamas”.

John Baird calls on Abbas to take up the responsibility he claimed in forming unity government, control Gaza and return teens.

After saying Hamas kidnappers 'want to destroy PA,' Abbas changes position and tells unity PM to prepare for elections.

PA Chairman expresses hope that three kidnapped teenagers will be found alive, but also blasts Israel's operation in Judea and Samaria.

Senior Fatah official justifies kidnappings day after Abbas speaks against them; Fatah activists announce they oppose Abbas.

PMO dismisses PA Chairman's remarks on kidnapping, calls on him to prove he's serious by cancelling unity pact with Hamas.

Hamas condemns Abbas for defending cooperation with IDF in rescue op. to find kidnapped teens as 'unity' starts to unravel.

Speaking at Saudi Arabia meeting, Abbas says the kidnappers of three Israeli youths will be held accountable - for 'destroying' the PA.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad condemn PA Chairman over the continued cooperation between Israeli and PA security forces.

PA Chairman condemns kidnapping on one hand, lashes out at Israel on another, in belated statement on abducted teens.

Former MK Michael Ben-Ari is disgusted by the fact that the wife of Mahmous Abbas is getting care at one Israel's top hospitals.
