Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas: Reconciliation with Hamas Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

Middle East expert Professor Moshe Sharon: The agreement between Hamas and Fatah proves that Fatah also wants to destroy Israel.

New PA Government to be Presented in 11 Days

Mahmoud Abbas met U.S. Secretary of State and UN Secretary General and informed them of agreement with Hamas.

Netanyahu to Abbas: 'You Can't Have it Both Ways'

Israel's Prime Minister issued an ultimatum to officials in Ramallah that they must choose between Hamas and peace with Israel.

Hamas Backs Proposal to Have Abbas Head Interim Gov't

Hamas endorses Qatar's proposal that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas serve as prime minister in an interim unity government.

Fatah-Hamas Meeting in Qatar

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meeting Sunday with Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Qatar.

Abbas: Willing to Resume Negotiations, But...

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: I'm willing to resume peace negotiations...but only if Israel makes an encouraging offer.

Abbas, Mashaal to Agree on Unity Government

PA Chairman Abbas and Hamas chief Mashaal will agree on a national unity government this Thursday, says senior Fatah official.

Ashton Insists Talks Continue

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says talks between Israel and the PA must continue after Ramallah says January 26 will end talks.

PA Complains Abbas No Longer Israeli VIP

PA officials say there is malice behind Israel issuing chairman Abbas a 60-day travel permit; Israel says its just a technical glitch.

Fatah Leader Snubs Tunisia Celebration

Fatah/PLO/PA head Mahmoud Abbas is skipping the celebration of Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution, citing prior commitments. It's a direct snub.

Terror Victim: Abbas' Appointment Hurts Bereaved Families

Dov Kalmanovitz, wounded in the First Intifada: Abbas appointing a terrorist is like sticking fingers in the eyes of bereaved families.

Abbas Expresses 'Hope' for Amman Confab

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas expressed 'hope' peace talks could be restarted while maintaining fait accompli preconditions

Jordan to Mediate Israel-PA Talks?

Jordan may be playing the role of mediator in getting direct final status talks back on track between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Peres Admits: I Held Secret Talks with Abbas

President Shimon Peres reveals he held secret talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, with PM Netanyahu's knowledge.

Fatah Recognizes Israel? Not According to PA

In more double talk from the Palestinian Authority, its ambassador to India says Fatah does not recognize Israel anymore than Hamas.

Abbas-Livni Confab in Amman

Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni met with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Amman to tell him to return to the negotiating table.

Hamas Co-Founder: Abbas Not Serious About Reconciliation

Hamas co-founder Mahmoud Al Zahar says PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not serious about reconciliation.

Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It's Our Legitimate Right

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reaffirms his bid for UN membership. "It's our legitimate right," he claims.

Abbas: PA Elections in May 2012

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says elections for a Fatah-Hamas unity gov't will be held next May; dismisses concerns over Hamas' Israel stance.

Fatah and Hamas Hail New Era of 'Partnership'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal met in Cairo, claiming their differences have been set aside.

Jordan's King Abdullah to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Jordan's King Abdullah and PA Chairman Abbas will meet on Monday in Ramallah. Meeting will discuss "latest political developments."

Abbas to Speed Up Reconciliation With Hamas

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas pledged he will accelerate efforts to form a unity government with Hamas.

Fatah Backs Fayyad Against Hamas

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is backing Salam Fayyad as his choice for Prime Minister despite Hamas' continued objections to his remaining.

Fatah Praises Hamas Terrorists Who Kidnapped Gilad Shalit

Jibril Rajoub, a member of Fatah's Central Committee, honors the released prisoners at a special ceremony celebrating their return.

Abbas to Build Homes for Freed Terrorists

PA Chairman Abbas announces that he plans to build homes for terrorists released by Israel in the Shalit deal.

Hamas Urges Abbas to 'Return to Resistance'

Hamas has called on PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas urging him to 'return to resistance' against Israel as a means of obtaining a state.

Abbas: Shalit Kidnapping 'A Good Thing'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says the Shalit kidnapping was a 'good thing' and that he will never recognize Israel's 'Jewishness.'

Fatah Official: PA Won't Be Dismantled

Fatah official tries to play down rumors PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas would dismantle the PA, says PA officials were "looking for solutions."

Foreign Ministry: No Deal Possible Till Abbas Goes

Foreign Ministry continues to blast PA chief, says he is trying to create escalation with Israel.

Rice Memoir Reveals: Olmert Offered Abbas 94%; Abbas Said No

Former U.S. Secretary of State's new memoir sheds light on the groundbreaking offer made by former PM Olmert to PA Chairman Abbas.

UN Takes Abbas' Side Against Lieberman

UN spokesman says Lieberman's remarks against Abbas are an attempt to delegitimize him.

Report: IDF to Recommend Concessions to PA

In the wake of Hamas' stratospheric rise following the Shalit Deal, the IDF may recommend moves to bolster the PA.

Colombia Rebuffs Abbas, Won't Support UN Bid

PA chairman left Colombia empty handed after a visit aimed at gaining the country's support at the UNSC.

Abbas: US Aid Cut Hurts Peace Process

PA chairman says a decision by US lawmakers to freeze aid the PA will "hurt the peace process," complains US is an Israeli ally.

'Abbas Advancing Israeli Plots'

A senior Iranian lawmaker has accused PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas of advancing Israel's plots to curb 'Intifada' and the 'Arab Spring.'

Israel Formally Accepts Quartet Plan to Restart Talks with PA

The State of Israel has formally accepted a plan by the Quartet to restart final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

Rivlin: Abbas Speech Leaves Little Hope

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin told Japan's ambassador to Israel Abbas' UN speech leaves 'little hope' of peace.

Abbas Launches 'Palestinian Spring' in Ramallah

Cheered by thousands, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announced the start of “Palestinian Spring” in Ramallah Sunday upon his return from the UN.

Hamas Dismisses Abbas Speech: He Decreased Palestinians’ Rights

Hamas dismisses Abbas’ UN speech, saying that by recognizing Israel, he “decreased Palestinians’ rights.”

Lieberman Slams Abbas' Speech: It is Incitement

Foreign Minister Avigddor Lieberman slams Abbas' speech: It is clear that the Palestinians don't want to negotiate.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let's Just Negotiate Peace!

Netanyahu addresses UN after Abbas: We have to stop negotiating about the negotiations. Let’s just get on with it. Let’s negotiate peace!

Abbas at UN: Israel a Colonial Power Since its Inception

Abbas in speech in the UN: Israel has occupied Palestinians for 63 years. We want to live a normal life.

What Does Abbas' United Nations Bid Mean?

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas is set to submit his application for full UN membership to Secretary Ban Ki-moon, but does it mean anything?

PLO's UN Logo Reveals the Truth: Wipe Israel Off the Map!

The Palestine Liberation Organization's mission to the United Nations has wiped Israel off the map altogether on its logo.

Obama and Abbas to Meet After All

A late addition to Obama's schedule: The president will meet with PA Chairman Abbas ahead of the vote on his statehood bid.

Netanyahu, Ayalon: Abbas' 'Intrasigence' Preventing Peace Talks

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahi and Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon tell it like it is: Abbas just refuses to talk to Israel,

Abbas: Willing to Meet Netanyahu in New York

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Fox News: "I will meet any Israeli official any time."

Netanyahu to Abbas: Let’s Talk in New York

PM Netanyahu calls PA Chairman Abbas to meet with him and restart peace negotiations while both are in New York.

Abbas: Resisting "Huge Pressure" From West

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas proudly declared "all hell had broken out" over his statehood bid at the UN; laments lack of Western sympathy.

Hamas Against PA Statehood Bid: It's a Step Towards Negotiations

Hamas condemns Abbas' confirmation of the PA's statehood bid, says it is a tactic aimed at resuming negotiations with Israel.

Netanyahu Slams Abbas’ Speech: Not the Way to Peace

Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes Abbas' speech, calls him back to the negotiating table immediately.

Abbas Confirms: We’re Going to the UN

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas confirms in an address to PLO leaders: "We are going to the UN to obtain full membership for Palestine ."

PLO, PA Compete on UN Statehood Bid

The Palestinian Authority officially began its bid for statehood at the United Nations Thursday. The PLO raced to deny the campaign launch.

Report: Israel Offers PA to Postpone UN Bid for Negotiations

Kuwaiti daily reports the PA is considering Israeli offer to postpone the unilateral statehood bid and immediately begin negotiations.

Report: Abbas, Barak Met in Amman

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says he met secretly with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak last month in Amman, Jordan.

Jordan Continues Attempt to Persuade PA to Abandon UN Bid

Jordan continues its efforts to persuade the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its bid for statehood and United Nations membership.

Hamas: Gaza Not Safe for Abbas; Unity Deal Dead

Hamas 'co-founder' Mahmoud Zahar hinted Gaza was not safe for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas - added 'unity deal' with Fatah is dead.

Abbas Orders PA Security Chiefs to Maintain Calm

PA security forces have been ordered to 'maintain calm and quiet' so as not to invite a strong Israeli intervention before September.

Report: Abbas and Peres Secretly Met Four Times

PA official says Mahmoud Abbas and President Shimon Peres had four secret meetings in an attempt to revive peace talks.