Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas to Harper: There Will be No Israelis in 'Palestine'

PA Chairman meets Canadian Prime Minister, reiterates that there will be no official Israeli presence in the future Palestinian state.

Video Shows Abbas Calling Terrorists 'Heroes' 4 Times

Recently translated footage shows Abbas on stage with 3 notorious terrorist murderers following last batch of releases.

Abbas: There's No Progress, and It's All Israel's Fault

Abbas says that the PA has gotten nothing out of peace negotiations with Israel, blames "the Israeli side."

Haniyeh Aide: Hamas Will Never Accept PA 'Concessions'

Any deal the PA agrees to 'will not be in the name of the Palestinian people,' according to a Hamas terrorist.

Abbas: Israel Using Talks to Expand 'Settlements'

PA Chairman says peace talks must "not serve as a cover for the expansion of Israeli settlements."

'Jihad in Jerusalem'

Palestinian Authority Religious Affairs Minister calls for Jihad to move from Syria to Jerusalem in speech; Abbas applauds.

Haaretz Angered by Non-PC Radio Man

Dr. Avshalom Kor, noted linguist, makes candid remarks about current events on IDF Radio daily segment; Ha'aretz demands an investigation.

Netanyahu to Biden: Abbas Doesn't Want Peace

PM Netanyahu tells visiting U.S. VP that recent comments by PA Chairman were proof that he does not want peace.

Rival Fatah Terrorists Exchange Fire Just Outside Jerusalem

Power-struggle between factions within Abbas' party leads to automatic weapon fire in 'Area C' villages under full Israeli security control.

Abbas vs Facts: Jews 'Weren't Attacked' In Kusra

Despite clear video evidence to the contrary, PA chair claims 'cultured' Kusra residents 'didn't hit' beaten and abducted Jews.

Kerry: 'Peace Now,' in 2014

John Kerry said that his country is ready to broker and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority at any time or place.

Abbas: No Jerusalem, No Peace

PA Chairman says there will be no peace with Israel unless eastern Jerusalem is the capital of the future Palestinian state.

Abbas Visits Jordan, Collaborates Over Kerry Plan

Palestinian Authority Chairman, Jordanian king meet to discuss Kerry's plans for the region.

Kerry Proposes: 80,000 Arabs to Flood Israel

Secretary of State suggests to Abbas that 80, 000 Palestinian 'refugees' will 'return' to Israel in peace deal.

Abbas: Israel Trying to Sabotage Peace Talks

Spokesman calls PA incitement findings 'logically unacceptable,' demands conference to respond; accuses Israel of building to scupper talks.

Tibi: Abbas Will Never Concede

MK Ahmed Tibi accuses PM of trying to prevent a peace agreement with the PA, says Abbas will never give up any of his demands.

Erekat Fears Israel will Kill Abbas

Chief PA negotiator claims he fears for Abbas's life because of a letter by FM Liberman demanding that Abbas be removed.

McCain: Netanyahu Has 'Serious Concerns' About Kerry's Plan

As Kerry pushes for peace, visiting Senator McCain says Netanyahu is concerned over Kerry's plan.

Netanyahu: Time for Abbas to Stop Celebrating with Terrorists

Arrest of PA officer in bus bombing is proof that the PA is directly involved in terrorism, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.

PA: 'Netanyahu Promised to Free Israeli Arab Terrorists'

PA official tells IDF radio Netanyahu promised from beginning to free all terrorists jailed before Oslo, including Israeli Arabs.

Abbas Threatens Action on Israeli Construction 'Cancer'

Day before John Kerry arrives for January 'offensive' on Netanyahu to force plan, Abbas threatens diplomatic and legal action.

Abbas Says Jordan Valley Annexation 'A Red Line'

PA Chairman attacks Sunday ministerial vote on bill to annex region, calls annexation 'red line which can not be crossed.'

Netanyahu Slams PA Celebration: ‘Murderers Are Not Heroes’

PM: Abbas’ embrace of freed killers illustrates the difference between Israel, PA.

Lapid: Freeing Terrorists the Lesser Evil

Finance Minister: America presented our options – and the others were worse.

Abbas: No Peace Until All Prisoners Are Released

PA chairman celebrates release of 26 terrorists, personally greets 18 of them who arrived in Ramallah.

Hamas Stresses it Views Negotiations, Abbas as Illegitimate

Hamas stresses that it does not recognize negotiations of any kind with Israel, claims Abbas 'unreliable' for agreeing to peace talks.

Abbas Asks Americans to Stop Israeli Construction

The PA has appealed to the United States to block Israel's plan to build new homes in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas Denies Secret Talks With Netanyahu

Abbas spokesman denies report in Israeli paper exposing secret channel of diplomatic communication used for several years.

Abbas to Christians Worldwide: Visit PA During Papal Visit

PA Chairman, ever the opportunist, uses reports of Papal visit to encourage PA tourism, rally for more international support.

PA: Strip Judea, Samaria Residents of Their Israeli Citizenship

PLO negotiator blames Netanyahu for failures in peace talks, threatens to coerce other countries to strip 'settlers' of Israeli citizenship.

The Palestinian Red LIne

Haniyeh Invites Abbas to Discuss Unity Government

Hamas’s Prime Minister in Gaza invites the head of the rival Fatah to discuss the formation of a unity government.

BDS Activists Slam Abbas for Not Boycotting Israel

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said that the PA did not support boycotts of Israel - to the chagrin of the BDS 'establishment.'

Israeli Politicians, Academics Condemn ASA Academic Boycott

Professors, politicians, even a left-wing figure condemn the boycott of the American Studies Association against Israel.

Rivals Abbas and Mashaal Hold Rare Telephone Call

Hamas leader telephones Abbas who assures him that he's not backing down of his demands from Israel.

Mahmoud Abbas: I Refuse to Allow 'Israelis' into 'Palestine'

Palestinian Authority Chairman makes racist remarks against Israelis, lumps Israeli Arabs together with Jews, according to PLO official.

PA Formally Refuses to Recognize Jewish State

PA source says Abbas rejects Israeli security presence in 'Palestine' along Jordan border, formally refuses to recognize Jewish state.

Bennett: No to Security Arrangements from US

Economics Minister responds to reports of Abbas rejecting US proposal own rejection, citing historical evidence that US involvement fails.

Abbas Rejects Israeli Security Presence in the Jordan Valley

PA Chairman declares that if Israel insists on maintaining security presence in the Jordan Valley, there will not be a peace agreement.

Abbas Calls Arab League Meeting About Peace Talks

Meeting set for December 21 as Abbas plans to brief Arab foreign ministers on floundering 'peace talks' with Israel.

Steinitz: Palestinian Incitement Like Nazi Incitement

Strategic Affairs Minister calls on Abbas, Arab MKs to stop systemic incitement against Jews and Israelis.

Abbas Decorates Killer of 125 Israelis

Slain arch-terrorist Abu Jihad receives PA's Star of Honor: 'He was the model of a true fighter and devoted leader.'

MK Chetboun: Why Are Israeli Students Meeting Abbas?

MK criticizes Student Union for planning to go to Ramallah. "Even the President of Guatemala isn't meeting Abbas," he notes.

Bennett: Annex Jewish Areas of Judea and Samaria

Economics Minister says a deal with the PA whilst Hamas controls Gaza is like 'discussing the purchase of a car with only half its owners'.

PA Leaders Use Mandela's Death to Slam 'Occupation'

PA leaders liken late South African leader's fight against apartheid to their own struggle against "Israeli occupation."

Report: US Moves Closer to Israel's Stance in Peace Talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu for 3rd time in 24 hours; said to be response to PA refusals.

Abbas Rejects Kerry’s Offer

PA spokesman says Abbas has rejected every offer put forth by John Kerry on Jordan Valley security.

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel

Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

Canadian Businessman's Father Arrested for 'Insulting Abbas'

Mohammed Al Sabawi held for nine hours after calling for PA Chairman's downfall. 'Hurt his feelings and he'll arrest you'.

Abbas Threatens to 'Take Action' Against Israel if Talks Fail

Ahead of Kerry's visit, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas threatens to take unilateral action via international bodies if negotiations fail.

Abbas Phones Deri: We Want Peace

PA chairman phones Shas chairman, tells him he wants to advance peace process.

Herzog to Push Netanyahu to Make Concessions to PA

"Abbas has a real desire to achieve peace," claims opposition leader after meeting PA chief in Ramallah.

Erekat: Low Expectations for PA-Israel Negotiations

Head of PA negotiating team in talks insists PA will gain rights by force - just like it did by attaining UN non-member observer status.

Bereaved Father’s Disgust: ‘Just Free all Terrorists Now’

Bereaved father wonders why the government is dragging out terrorist release.

Vatican to Visit Jordan in 2014; Israel Trip Still Possibility

Vatican announces Pope Francis visit in 2014; move follows unconfirmed rumors of Israel visit next year.

Abbas: We'll Never Give Up on a Single Demand

One year after its unilateral UN statehood bid, PA says it is not planning to back down from any of its demands from Israel.

Livni Encourages Students to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Justice Minister says she supports the Israeli Student Union’s controversial plan to send a delegation to meet Abbas.

Students’ Anger as Student Union Plans Meeting with Abbas

Growing controversy over planned student delegation to Ramallah.

Kerry to Return to Israel Next Week for Iran, PA-Related Talks

After diplomatic disaster earlier this month, and controversial Iran deal, US Secretary of State returns to Israel to try again.

Poll: Most PA Arabs Believe Renewing Peace Talks was a Mistake

Survey shows most Palestinian Authority residents oppose peace talks - and 30% support 'violent resistance'.