Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas: Peace Process Clinically Dead

"The peace process is clinically dead and the Israeli side is definitely the one responsible," says PA boss.

Abbas: Release Prisoners, then I'll Meet Netanyahu

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will demand the release of 123 prisoners before agreeing to meet PM Binyamin Netanyahu, says PLO negotiator.

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Vice PM Shaul Mofaz calls on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to take advantage of the large coalition and begin peace negotiations.

Abbas: Free Terrorists, Allow Weapons Imports – Then We’ll Talk

Abbas unveils new pre-talks demands: weapons, terrorist release, and a full freeze on new Israeli housing in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas Warns: We'll Go to UN General Assembly

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in France: We may seek non-member status at the United Nations if peace talks with Israel do not resume.

PA Glorifies Terrorist 'Martyrs' Whose Bodies Were Returned

PA officials glorified the 91 terrorists whose bodies were returned by Israel and referred to them as "shahids" (martyrs).

Clinton Calls for Direct Negotiations between Israel and PA

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton urges Israel and the PA to take advantage of "a new political opening" and resume peace negotiations.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'Give Peace a Chance'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says his 94-seat super-coalition is a historic mandate to pursue a two-state solution with the PLO.

PA Chairman: Letter Exchange with Netanyahu at 'Dead End'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says his exchange of letters with Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is at a “dead end.”

Can the EU Save Abu Shahala?

EU officials say they will pressure PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas not to execute the Arab man who sold Beit Hamachpelah to Jews in Hevron

Abbas Amends Election Order as Hamas Continues to Fume

PA Chairman Abbas issues executive order amending the 2005 election law, plans to hold elections sooner than scheduled.

MK Eldad: PM Should Have Said 'Jordan is Palestine'

MK Aryeh Eldad criticized Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's response to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas saying there is a third path.

Hamas Fumes as Abbas Reshuffles PA Cabinet

Signifying the much ballyhooed Fatah-Hamas unity deal is a dead letter, Abbas has unilaterally formed a new government.

Abbas Accuses Israel of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas uses a ‘Nakba Day’ speech to accuse Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem.

PLO: No Clear Answers in Netanyahu's Letter

PLO says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s response to Abbas’ letter did not include any clear answers regarding central issues.

Netanyahu Responds to Abbas' Letter

Netanyahu’s special envoy meets PA Chairman Abbas, gives him Netanyahu's response to an earlier letter from Abbas.

Abbas: Death of Hunger Striking Prisoners Will Launch 'Disaster'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas warns of a “disaster” if any of the Arab prisoners dies while carrying out a hunger strike in an Israeli prison.

Fayyad Says Abbas Has Lost Bid for UN Recognition

Salam Fayyad took a direct slap at Abbas and said the PA is losing its bid for UN recognition while its financial situation worsens.

Abbas Welcomes, Hamas Decries Israel’s Unity Gov't

A spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas sees an opportunity for peace; Hamas: Mofaz 'believes in killing civilians'

PA Cartoons for Children: Destroy Israel

The Palestinian Authority provides parents with cartoons to teach children to destroy Israel, although Abbas denies charges of incitement.

Abbas Reverses Internet Censorship

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reverses an order censoring news websites linked to one of his fiercest critics.

Abbas: Netanyahu is a Partner for Peace

PA Chairman Abbas says PM Netanyahu is a partner for peace but must choose “between peace and settlements.”

Abbas and Fayyad Set to Reshuffle PA Cabinet

After reports of a schism over a letter sent to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the top PA leaders plan to shake up Ramallah's cabinet

Abbas Calls on Muslims and Christians to Visit Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: There's no prohibition in the Koran to visit Jerusalem. Muslims and Christians should come.

Abbas Blocks Websites that Criticize Him

Arabs in the Palestinian Authority cannot access certain websites. PA Attorney General blamed.

Fayyad Pulls Out of Netanyahu Meet

Without explanation, Palestinian Authority PM Salam Fayyad will not join the delegation delivering chairman Abbas' letter to PM Netanyahu

Fayyad May Be Abbas’ Pawn in Diplomatic Chess Game

Barak says arguments over tax money for the PA may cancel the hyped meeting between Netanyahu and Fayyad, who may be Abbas’ pawn.

Former Amb.: Israel Should Set 'Red Lines' for Talks with PA

Dr. Dore Gold, former Ambassador to the United Nations, says Israel should set ‘red lines’ should it restart negotiations with the PA.

MK Levin: Knesset Obstructed in Hevron

Knesset House Committee chairman Yariv Levin charges DM Ehud Barak's bureau is interfering with Knesset prerogatives.

Abbas: Shutting Down PA 'Out of the Question'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday despite his complaint that Israel has 'robbed' the PA of its 'raison d’etre' that it would continue on

Abbas' Letter to Netanyahu: PA Lost its 'Raison D'etre'

Abbas to tell Netanyahu in letter: Israel’s actions have stripped the PA of its “raison d'etre”, creating a reality which cannot continue.

Bibi Wants Face-to-Face Meeting With Abbas

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to ask for direct talks with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas when receiving his letter next week.

Award to Helen Thomas May Cost PA American Funds

Two Congressmen wrote Abbas that the PA’s award to journalist Helen Thomas may violate US conditions for funding.

Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands

Abbas Denies Upcoming Meeting with Netanyahu

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas denies reports of a meeting with Netanyahu, says a meeting Netanyahu is not on the agenda at the moment.

Report: Netanyahu, Abbas to Meet

After he meets PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, Netanyahu will reportedly also meet Abbas himself.

Israeli, PA Negotiators to Meet

Two months after a series of failed exploratory meetings Israeli and PA negotiators will meet ot discuss an accusatory letter from Abbas.

Abbas Threatens More Complaints Against Israel

In Egypt, PA Chairman Abbas threatens Israel: Come back to negotiations or we submit complaints in international institutions.

Abbas Goes Down to Egypt as Brotherhood Reigns

Abbas is meeting with the regime in Cairo and will lay the cornerstone for a new PA embassy. Will he meet with the Brotherhood?

Photos: 'Land Day' Ends Relatively Quietly

One Arab was killed in a riot near the Erez Crossing. About 30 were reported wounded.

Abbas: Hamas Unity Deal 'Frozen'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said unity with Hamas is going nowhere; and issued 'demands' for financial support to the Arab League.

Abbas Quick to Welcome UN Investigation of 'Settlements'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says UNHRC mission to investigate communities in Judea and Samaria is "a new international position."

Abbas Tells Obama He's Ready to Talk

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas reportedly told US president Barack Obama he is ready to negotiate with Israel, but insists on preconditions.

Abbas Honors Terrorist Who Stabbed IDF Soldier

PA Chairman sends a telegram to family of terrorist who stabbed an IDF soldier and was shot and killed, says terrorist is "courageous."

Fatah-Hamas Unity? Not This Year

Both Fatah and Hamas politburo members say Hamas' Gaza leadership are obstructing the implementation of a unity deal agreed on in Qatar.

PA Tells Jordan's FM: No Freeze, No Negotiations

PA leaders tell visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister: We won't resume peace talks unless Israel freezes construction.

PA Delays Hearing on Abbas Eligibility

A Ramallah court has delayed a hearing on a challenge to a proposed unity deal that would have PA chairman Abbas serve as PM and President.

Abbas: Hamas Agrees to PA State Along '1967 Borders'

PA Abbas claims has agreed to accept a Palestinian state along the pre-1967 lines, but continues to stall peace talks.

Qatar Says UN Should Investigate 'Judaization' of Jerusalem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas' 'Contemptible' Doha Speech

PM Netanyahu lashed out at PA Chairman Abbas, warning it is time the Fatah leader "stop denying the past" about Jerusalem's Jewish roots.

Hamas Denies Sabotaging Cairo Unity Talks

The feud between Hamas and Fatah proceeds apace in Cairo as acrimony over 'new demands' boils to the surface.

Hamas Bait and Switch in Cairo

Hamas reneged on a deal to form a unity government with Fatah and demanded new terms in Cairo.

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal are in Cairo as the formation of a unity government remains uncertain.

PA Rejects Maaleh Adumim, Gush Etzion as Israeli

The PA has ditched any Quartet hopes for a negotiated peace with Israel and rejects Jewish sovereignty over “settlement blocs.”

Abbas: New Government Will Honor Previous Agreements

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says his unity government with Hamas will respect agreements signed with Israel.

Netanyahu Offers Condolences, Assistance to PA

PM Binyamin Netanyahu sends condolences to the families of the PA victims of the bus accident which occurred north of Jerusalem.

Abbas: No One Responsible for Traffic Accident

PA Chairman Abbas dismisses claims that Israel did not provide proper assistance to victims of accident which killed PA children.

Abbas Power Bloat Threatens Hamas Unity Deal

Mahmoud Abbas may not serve as both Prime Minister and President, says a PNC and PLO member who is fighting the idea in court.

PA 'Double Talk': Song Wishes for a World Without Israel

The official TV of the 'moderate' PA Chairman Abbas airs song which longs for Israeli cities such as Jaffa, Haifa and Akko.

Abbas: We Won't Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

PA Chairman Abbas: We won't recognize the Jewish State, because then no "Palestinian" refugees will be able to return.