Mahmoud Abbas

Peres: It Would Have Been Easier to Shoot Arafat

Israeli President dismisses allegations that Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned in interview with Mexican newspaper.

Almagor: Abbas in Knesset 'Dances on Blood of Terror Victims'

Bereaved parents from Almagor, an organization representing terror victims and families, protest the invitation of Mahmoud Abbas to Knesset.

200 University Students to Meet With Abbas

The National University Student Union's directing committee authorized a meeting for university students with PA chief Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas: I'm Willing to Come to the Knesset, But...

PA Chairman responds to Netanyahu's invitation, says he would to come speak in the Knesset but not say what Netanyahu wants to hear.

'Palestine' - No Elections, No Hope

Netanyahu, Hollande Make Landmark Speeches in Knesset

PM demands Abbas visit Knesset, publicly recognize Israel as a Jewish state; Hollande supports French Jews - and "dual"Jerusalem.

PA: No Peace Without Full 'Right of Return'

PA chief Mahmoud Abbas said that the "fate" of Arab refugees must be resolved if a peace treaty is to be achieved with Israel.

Hollande Meets Abbas, Attacks 'Settlements'

French president will deliver a 'very clear message' on Iran in his Knesset speech, French officials said.

PA Gave $50,000, Senior Positions to Released Terrorists

Reports reveal the PA gave generous grant to each freed terrorist along with senior gov't positions with high monthly salaries.

Fatah: 'Settlements' a 'Crime Against Humanity'

Abbas’s Fatah faction warns Israel against any further "settlement construction" on "occupied Palestinian territory."

Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

Despite 'resignation' of Palestinian Authority negotiating team, PA head says they'll continue talking until the end of 9-month deadline.

'Abbas Involved in Arafat Poisoning'

Former PA intelligence officer says the current PA leadership was a partner in the 'murder' of Arafat.

PA's New Demand: New Israeli Coalition

PA advisor insists that negotiations cannot continue unless Israel changes current coalition gov't - and demands that it does.

Livni: PA Promised to Continue With Talks, Building or Not

The PA negotiating team's announcement that it was quitting talks with Israel violates a promise made by PA Chief Abbas, said Tzipi Livni.

PA Negotiators Pull Out of Talks; Negotiations May Continue

Abbas announces negotiator pullout, considers options to resume talks; negotiators cite frustration, building in Judea, Samaria as cause.

Abbas: Cancel Building or Peace Talks Over

Abbas delivers ultimatum: cancel 20,000 new Judea Samaria home tenders or else peace talks over. US criticizes buildings as 'illegitimate.'

Abbas Vows to Uncover the Truth Behind Arafat's Death

PA Chairman says the entity is determined to uncover the truth of how former chairman Arafat died, regardless of the consequences.

Analysis: PA Stalls Talks for Economic Incentives

PA officials repeatedly juxtapose money woes, complaints about Israel building initiatives. Is it a ploy to gain time, money for intifada?

Fatah Gloats: Israel, Go Pray for Your Dead

Fatah leader mocks Israel as murderers are freed, says prisoner release is Israel’s defeat.

Abbas: Israeli Interests in Jordan Valley 'Economic'

The PA chairman warned Israel that claims that it needs to build in Judea and Samaria because of terrorist releases will cause talks to fail

Video: Abbas Celebrates with Murderers

PA chairman embraces man who murdered two Jewish students in 1984.

UN Ambassador Complains About Abbas's Incitement

In letter to Secretary General Ban, Ambassador Prosor points out condolence letter sent by Abbas to family of killed terrorist.

Abbas: No Peace Until All Prisoners Are Released

Peace is not possible so long as there is even one terrorist still in an Israeli prison, says PA Chairman as he welcomes 21 freed murderers.

MK Urges PM: Abbas is an Enemy, Not a Peace Partner

MK Yogev says 'Two State Solution' concept has become a 'mystic faith,' asks, ‘What else will it take to open our eyes?’

Ashton Meets Abbas, Urges Reconciliation with Hamas

Unity between Hamas and Fatah important for "two-state solution", says EU foreign policy chief.

Abbas Urges Europe to Boycott Businesses in the 'Settlements'

In Europe, PA Chairman urges companies not to deal with businesses in “occupied Palestinian territory”.

Abbas: No to Israeli Presence in the Jordan Valley

PA Chairman: Israel will be to blame if peace talks fail over its demand to keep military forces in the Jordan Valley.

Lithuania Calls on Israel to 'Stop Settlement Expansion'

Lithuanian President says that the European Union "does not recognize settlements as part of Israel."

Abbas: The Peace Talks Are Not Dead

Palestinian Authority Chairman rejects reports that peace talks are deadlocked, says they are only at the beginning.

Merkel Urges Israeli 'Restraint' in Judea and Samaria

German Chancellor meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, reiterates her country's commitment to the "two-state solution."

Abbas Calls for Peace, and Praises Terror – on the Same Day

PA Chief spoke of living in harmony with Israel, and praised a vicious killer of Israelis – all on the same day

Abbas Joins Peres in Inviting Pope

PA Chairman tells Pope Francis he will use gift pen to sign a peace deal.

Hamas and Fatah Leaders Speak on Eve of Muslim Holiday

The leaders of longtime rival factions Fatah and Hamas spoke via telephone, stressing the need for reconciliation.

Abbas: We Can't Pay Salaries, and it's All Israel's Fault

PA Chairman blames Israeli "occupation" for his entity's difficult economic situation.

Netanyahu and Abbas Speak of the Grand Mufti

Report: Abbas May Meet Netanyahu Soon

Gaza-based news source says PA chairman told Americans he is willing to meet PM without preconditions.

11 MKs Visit Ramallah, Right: 'Trip Rewards Terror'

A trip made Monday by 11 MKs to Mahmoud Abbas' presidential palace in Ramallah has been slammed as rewarding terrorism.

Abbas Again Fails to Condemn Terror Attacks, Murders

At a meeting with leftist MKs, PA chief Mahmoud Abbas said "we do not want bloodshed, we want peace," but did not condemn PA terrorism

Politicians from PM to Abbas Mourn Rabbi Yosef

Political leaders, including PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, expressed their sorrow and condolences over the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Experts' Round Table on the Israel-PA Talks, Part II

Don't Just Negotiate with Terrorists, Reward Them

10 Questions Jewish Leaders Could Ask Abbas in New York

Obama Meets Abbas: Peace Won't be Easy

Hours after calling on Israel to “end the occupation of the West Bank”, Obama meets Abbas and praises his commitment to peace.

Danon: Where's Abbas's Condemnation of the Murders?

Israel should stop peace talks so long as the PA won't condemn the two recent murders of IDF soldiers, says Deputy Defense Minister.

New PA Government to be Sworn In

A PA government headed by Rami Hamdallah will be sworn in before Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday evening in Ramallah.

Israel-PA Negotiations Continue Amid Jordan Valley Controversy

Talks continue apace in Jerusalem on Monday, as PA officials continue to leak details to the press.

Abbas: Meet Our Conditions, Then We Can Have Peace

PA Chairman tells university graduates in Jericho: Unless all our demands are met, there will not be a peace agreement with Israel.

PA Official: Israel Froze Construction

Senior Ramallah official reveals, in a light moment, that construction for Jews has stopped. Was he joking?

Kerry and Abbas Meet in London

No details released to the press of the closed-door meeting between the U.S. Secretary of State and the PA Chairman.

Abbas: US Promised Us Full Withdrawal as Basis of Talks

Speaking in Ramallah, PA Chief Mahmoud Abbas shot down claims by Israel that the PA had agreed to allow Israel to retain settlement blocs

Ignoring Details, Peres Says Oslo Was a 'Great Idea'

1,500 Israelis have been killed by terrorists since the signing of the Oslo Accords, but Shimon Peres still thinks they were a great idea

Fatah Stresses: We're Not Giving Up 'Right of Return'

Abbas's faction stresses that it is not giving up on the demand to flood Israel with millions of PA Arabs.

Lieberman: Abbas a 'Wolf' In Meretz's 'Sheep's Clothing'

MK Avigdor Lieberman said that Meretz members and other leftists were naive fools for believing Mahmoud Abbas

French FM: Israel-PA Peace Would be Like a 'Thunderbolt'

France’s Foreign Minister says that a successful outcome to peace negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the Middle East.

Report: Abbas Planning to Call Elections, Challenge Hamas

PA Chairman planning to challenge Hamas by holding elections only in Judea and Samaria, declaring that Gaza is a 'rebel region.'

Abbas: A Peace Agreement Would End the Conflict

"We won't ask to return to Jaffa or Acre," PA Chairman tells members of the Meretz party.

A Palestinian Arab State Won't Bring Peace

Labor MK: If Bayit Yehudi Leaves – We’ll Be There

Labor MK confirms that his party is waiting in the wings in case Bayit Yehudi leaves the government in protest.

Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'

UN chief apparently believes that the PA's upgrade by the General Assembly is enough for 'Palestine' to already exist.

Edelstein: We Released Terrorists, Where are the PA 'Gestures'?

Knesset Speaker tells UN chief that that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas should make gestures to Israel and stop inciting against it.