Mahmoud Abbas

Hamas Insists on Retaining Military Control in Unity Government

Gaza denies reports of a merger with PA police forces in another declaration that Hamas will rule a unity government.

US State Dept. Anti-Terrorism Report Focuses on 'Price Tagging'

Report calls on UN, NGOs to prosecute 'settlers' for ruining property - but not Palestinian Arab terrorists for trying to kill Israelis.

Cracks appearing already?

Hamas Leader Says Abbas Is 'Lying' About Unity Govt.

Hamas co-founder denies his group will recognize Israel's existence or put its terror army under PA control, calls Abbas 'very weak.'

US Repeats Threats To Pull PA Funding

US officials say funds, worth $440 million in 2014, will not be transferred to a PA-Hamas unity government.

Abbas Charges 'Ethnic Cleansing' in 'Occupied' Jerusalem

Abbas claims Israel guilty of 'war crimes' for allowing movement of citizens in capital, announces new fund to 'defend Jerusalem.'

Abbas: No Peace Unless Borders are Defined

'Since the creation of Israel, nobody knows what the borders are,' complains PA chief.

MK Slams Abbas's Holocaust Condemnation as 'Perfunctory'

PA Chairman's Holocaust-denying past, Hamas-embracing present belies his condemnation, MK says.

Holocaust Denial Still Rife Among Palestinians

Few, if any, Palestinians agree with PA chief Mahmoud Abbas' position that 'the Holocaust the most heinous crime' of modern times.

Palestinian Authority to Ask UN to Boycott Israel

PLO, Abbas, to ask the General Assembly and the UN Security Council to boycott companies which help 'settlements', 'Judaize' Jerusalem.

Ex-Minister Accuses Israel of 'Nazi Propaganda' Against Abbas

Fmr. Labor minister Ephraim Sneh defends 'moderate PA', says Israel's 'Joseph Goebbels style' propaganda against Abbas scares Israelis.

Israel Won't Recognize 'Palestinian Unity Gov't'

Netanyahu says recognition of 'unity government' between Hamas-PLO contingent on recognition of Israel as the Jewish homeland.

Abbas: Holocaust was the 'Most Heinous Crime' of the Modern Era

Palestinian Authority head makes his strongest remarks yet on the Nazi genocide, for Holocaust Day.

Palestinian Authority Applies for Membership in Interpol

PA officials say the forms and preparations are ready, but still need PLO, member state approval.

'Hamas Attempting to Create Another Holocaust'

Prime Minister strongly condemns Hamas-Fatah unity pact ahead of Holocaust memorial day, calls for Abbas to stop allying with terrorists.

Report: Abbas to Call Holocaust 'Heinous Crime'

In sudden about-face, Abbas to condemn Holocaust as 'heinous crime' ahead of Holocaust Memorial day. Is it a form of damage control?

Hamas Claims to be 'Open to Recognizing State of Israel'

Hamas, Fatah reassure international community over unity pact, claim willing to recognize Israel and renounce terror. But is it true?

Danon: Abbas Becoming a Professor of Terrorism

Deputy Defense Minister slams the speech by Abbas before the PLO Central Council.

PA-Hamas Unity Government—A Blessing

Final Straw?

Abbas Speech The 'Death Blow' To Peace Talks

Israeli officials slam Abbas speech Saturday which reiterated ultimatums, delivered 'coup de grace' to talks.

Haniyeh Urges Abbas Not to Bow to 'External Pressure'

Hamas’s Gaza Prime Minister phones PA Chairman for the first time since unity pact announced.

Obama Concedes: Maybe it's Time to Pause Talks

Obama lightly criticizes 'unhelpful' PA, Abbas for unifying with terrorist organization Hamas.

'Mahmoud Abbas Saved Israel From Israel'

Analyst says unity deal timing shows Abbas a mere extortionist, hopes Netanyahu holds firm 'because he was ready to submit.'

America's Pitiful Response

Sources in PM's office and senior ministers slam 'strange' US response to Abbas deal with terror group, say result of US pampering.

Arab League Backs Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Arab League chief says Hamas-Fatah pact will assist Abbas "in facing all the pressures applied on him by Israel."

Arab MK Slams Netanyahu's 'Jewish Insolence'

MK Ibrahim Sarsour criticizes Netanyahu for saying that Abbas should choose between peace with Israel and peace with Hamas.

Netanyahu: Hamas-Fatah Deal is a 'Blow to Peace'

Speaking to foreign media, Netanyahu vows he will not negotiate with the PA so long as it is part of a government with Hamas.

Abbas: Unity Deal No Contradiction to Peace Deal

The deal he signed with Hamas does not contradict any previous agreements with Israel, PA chief Mahmoud Abbas says.

Livni Declares 'I Won't Step Down'

Livni claims 'door has not been shut' by suspension of talks, says none of her party thinks they need to leave government in response.

Israeli Cabinet Mulling Retaliation to Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Despite looming additional punitive action against the PA, Israel unlikely to cancel talks before April 29.

Fatah Official: Hamas will Abide by Two-State Solution

Jibril Rajoub says all of the Palestinian factions will have to follow Mahmoud Abbas's lead on 'peace process.'

Abbas: Hamas Pact Doesn't Contradict Peace Talks

PA chairman believes he can form a government with Hamas and still hold peace talks with Israel.

Let Abbas Resign!

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

Far-Left MK Says Israel Must Submit to Abbas's Threats

Meretz head Galon calls on Netanyahu to adopt 'Abbas's outline' that Israel freeze building to continue talks, says to 'stop blaming PA.'

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'

Bennett Derides Abbas for Seventh 'Suicide Threat' to Disband PA

Bennett notes recycled threat that if Israel doesn't give in to demands, Abbas 'will commit suicide'; jokes 'he needs a better incentive.'

Fatah and Hamas to Relaunch Unity Efforts

Prime Minister Netanyahu derides PA zig-zagging: 'When they want peace they should let us know.'

Abbas Demands Three-Month Building Freeze For Talks

PA leader repeats threats to disband PA if talks collapse, says Israel has to freeze Judea Samaria construction as precondition to talks.

PA Officials Deny Threats to Disband, Say it's 'Israeli Plot'

Abbas did not threaten to dismantle the PA, officials claim; they say Israel wants to cause discord within the Palestinian Arab people.

Minister Accuses Abbas of 'Bluffing' on Threats

Transportation Minister says Abbas's threats are a response to failing talks - and, like talks, will be all words and no action.

Hamas, Fatah Make New Bid for Unity as Talks Crumble

Bid to unite Palestinian Arabs follows the demise of peace talks, threats to disband the PA.

US to Revoke Aid to PA Over Threats to Dismantle?

State Department official hints that financial aid, political support for the Palestinian Arabs to be 'seriously harmed' if PA disbanded.

Fatah Official Accuses Al Qaeda of 'Helping Zionists'

PA, Al Qaeda trade barbs, after global jihad terror organization calls Abbas a 'sell-out.'

Will the PA Crumble?

Abbas Threatens to Disband the PA

Move would see Oslo Accords crumble, make Israel 'vulnerable' to international legislation, PA claims. But what does that mean practically?

Terrorist Complains Israeli Prison Harmed His Stamp Collection

Terrorist who murdered 2 Israeli students now making up for lost time after being released in 'goodwill gesture' - but has some complaints.

Abbas Denies Condemning Hevron Murder

Abbas's office rushes to deny reports by leftist MKs that he condemned murder, quotes him as 'opposing violence' in general.

The Case of PA Accession to International Conventions

PA Condemns Hevron Shooting Attack to 'Bolster Image'

Abbas, high-ranking PA official condemn murder in Israeli press - but still continue to endorse terror against Israelis.

UN Chief Urges Netanyahu, Abbas, to Carry on Talks

Ban Ki-moon speaks to Israeli PM, Palestinian Authority chief individually in a bid to rescue collapsing talks.

'Terrorist Release Deal Hurts Israeli Arabs More Than Anyone'

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett publishes open letter to Israeli Arabs saying deal would turn them into second-class citizens.

PA to Join Geneva Conventions

In latest move to gain legitimacy, Switzerland signs PA on to Geneva Conventions.

Israel Sanctions PA By Freezing Transfer of Taxes

Official reports sanctions over breach of conditions include taxes Israel collects for PA, cap on bank deposits, and no help on gas field.

UN Chief Approves PA Breach of Talks

Ban signs documents to process Abbas's requests, 'State of Palestine' to join conventions May 2. Other countries to follow suit and approve.

Throwing Kerry a lifeline?

Abbas Says Talks Could Continue Beyond April 29

PA chief says he could be open to continuation of talks aimed at establishing a "Palestinian state" with Jerusalem as its capital.

Hamas: Unleash the Resistance

In response to Israel's sanctions on the PA, Hamas says that Abbas should "give rein to resistance against the occupation".

Abbas Briefs Arab Foreign Ministers on Peace Talks, UN Bid

Ahead of looming deadline, PA Chairman runs to Arab ministers over talks. But does it matter?

No Progress in Talks, But Plenty of Recriminations

As negotiators meet again in increasingly futile-looking attempts to revive dying talks, both sides seem firmly fixed on the day after.

Arch-Terrorist Marwan Barghouti Demands Release from Prison

Palestinian Arab terrorist leader releases new directives to PA, entitled "Insurgency Strategy," and calls for terrorists to be released.

Upping the Ante

Netanyahu: Israel Will Respond to PA with 'Unilateral Moves'

Prime Minister warns PA that their torpedoing talks will not go unanswered.

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

MK slams PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas over allowing illegal Arab building on Jewish land in Judea and Samaria.