Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas Turnabout: We Won't Declare Unilateral State

Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas tells Al Jazeera that he has no plans to declare a state unilaterally, reveals Barak's plan for Jerusalem.

Abbas Releases Terrorist, 4 Months After Quadruple Murder

PA Chairman Abbas has ordered the release of Wael Bitar, who was involved in the slaying of four Jews from Beit Haggai just four months ago.

Abbas to Lay Cornerstone for Palestinian Embassy in Brazil

The next step in Brazil’s recognition of a Palestinian state will come this Friday as PA President Abbas lays cornerstone for embassy in Brazil.

Chanukah Reminder – Abbas' Term has Expired

MKs receive a Chanukah gift bearing a reminder that Mahmoud Abbas is no longer the legal chairman of the PA.

Abbas Escalates Rhetoric, Warns of ‘Time Bomb’

Abbas escalates his rhetoric, warning of a “time bomb” because of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria. Israel: “Destructive rhetoric.”

Abbas Plans PLO Office in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Abbas builds a new office in Ramallah, but says location is temporary, as he plans move to Jerusalem.

Abbas: Don’t Connect US Aid to Israel with Building Freeze

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells reporters the US cannot mix up its foreign aid to Israel with the issue of peace negotiations.

Abbas Stalls US on Freeze

Abbas postponed a meeting with a senior US diplomat as Arab leaders ponder whether to turn down Obama and look to the UN.

Abbas Wants UN Security Council to Discuss Israeli Housing

Instructs PA's UN representative to request urgent meeting on Israeli settlements in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

UN Message on Negotiations was a Veiled Warning to PA

A diplomatic UN warning, interpreted by media as aimed at Israel, also applies to the PA: “There is no alternative to a negotiated settlement.”

PA Wants Security Presence in Area C

PA Prime Minister Fayad calls on international community to “stop the occupation in Judea and Samaria”.

Report: Abbas Wants UN Forces in Jerusalem

PA Chairman Abbas furious over Israeli presence in Jerusalem, calls for UN involvement in forcing the Jewish state to retreat.

Diplomatic Tide Turns Against Abbas as He ‘Freezes’ Talks

The constantly changing sands in the Middle East leave Abbas roasting under diplomatic heat as he faces blame for “freezing” talks with Israel.

Deri: Rabbi Ovadia Cursed Abbas Over Freeze

Former minister explains why Shas spiritual leader wished for PA President’s demise.

Abbas Back to Square One, Demands ‘Freeze’ Before Talks

Abbas, speaking Sunday as if he never met with Obama and Netanyahu last week, conditioned direct talks on an extension of the building freeze.

Arabs Silence One Another

According to reports, both Judea and Samaria and Gaza governments act to silence opposition.

Abbas: Israel to Blame if Talks Fail

PA President Abbas said Israel will be at fault if direct peace talks fail over Judea and Samaria construction freeze.

Obama's Racist Rant

Abbas Continues to Reject Direct Negotiations

While Abbas continues to reject direct peace negotiations, US Envoy Mitchell will soon travel to the region in order to promote such talks.

Negotiating With Naysayers

Abbas: American Jews on My Side Now

Abbas tells Fatah that he convinced US Jews to support the PA in a June meeting.

Abbas to Arabs: We'd Support a War Against Israel

PA Chairman tells Arab League: “If you want war, and if all of you will fight Israel, we are in favor.”

Borders for PA: Abbas Relies on Clinton, Obama Ignores Bush

Abbas is relying on Bill Clinton and not Obama for PA borders as Netanyahu flies to Washington. Obama’s officials mum on Bush’s promise to Israel.

‘Fatah Cannot Make Peace and Can’t Make War’

Democracy in inaction: Abbas canceled local elections because of fears that others would fill a leadership vacuum, according to Associated Press.

Abbas Supports Peace and Armed Struggle Simultaneously

PA Chairman Abbas in Washington: "We support peace." In Vietnam: "We are partners in struggle."

Obama: US to Pour $400 Million into PA

Cordial Obama-Abbas meeting in Washington, reiterating the need for an end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Abbas: We don’t incite against Israel.

Arab League to PA: Go Ahead With US-Brokered Talks With Israel

Arab League directive to the PA: meet for US-brokered indirect talks with Israel. Clinton says US State Department already on the job.

Shamed PA Politician Says Israel 'Trapped' Him

PA head Mahmoud Abbas fired former chief of staff Rafiq al-Husseini after a scandalous video was publicized. Al-Husseini says Israel is at fault.

Abbas Urged Israel to Topple Hamas in Cast Lead, Says Lieberman

Foreign Minister Lieberman: Abbas asked Israel to topple Hamas during Cast Lead and then blamed Israel for war crimes. “Is that a partner?”

Abbas Rejects Obama’s Peace Talks and Israeli Concessions

Abbas seizes the opportunity Obama gave him and rejects the president’s plan for indirect talks unless Israel accepts the US stand on Jerusalem.

Hamas Gains in Polls, Popularity for ‘Moderate’ Abbas Drops

Popularity for Abbas, promoted by the US as a ‘moderate” Arab” leader in the Palestinian Authority, has dropped while Hamas gains in polls.

Abbas to Promote Jailed Terrorist

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas plans to promote a terrorist, serving time for multiple murders, to the rank of Major-General.

Abbas Warns of ‘Holy War’ over Rachel’s Tomb

PA warns of “holy war” over the 3,500-year-old Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem. Muslims claim it's a mosque, although Islam is barely 1,300 years old.

Qatar Pledges Money to Gaza Arabs, Just Not Hamas

Qatar's Foreign Ministry will provide a gift of $10 million to the Palestinian Authority, on condition that it does not fall into Hamas hands.

Report: Corruption at the Core of the Palestinian Authority

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been embezzled by senior Palestinian Authority officials, according to a report by Channel 10.

Globetrotting Abbas Whips Up Worldwide Opposition to Israel

While the US pursues PA-Israeli talks, Abbas sticks with his strategy of touring the world to whip up opposition to Israel’s 43-year-old borders.

Silvan Shalom: Fayyad Obstacle to Peace, Wants to Replace Abbas

PA leader Fayyad was America’s great hope for peace with Israel but now prefers to replace Abbas instead, Minister Silvan Shalom charges.

Abbas Offers New Condition for Talks with Israel, Defends Hamas

Abbas offers trade: three-month total building freeze for resuming “negotiations” for pre-determined PA state. On Hamas: ‘They are talking peace'.

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Al Qaeda in Gaza Teaching Terrorism?

Gaza’s Hamas rulers deny rumors that Al Qaeda is in the region, while IDF experts aver: Al Qaeda is there, and teaching terrorism.

Abbas Ditches Roadmap, No Talks Unless Israeli Withdraws

PA chairman Abbas said Tuesday he will not return to negotiate with Israel unless the Jewish State agrees to surrender all of pre-1967 Israel.

US: Lukewarm Praise for Building Freeze

U.S. officials responded almost immediately to the freeze announcement with brief statements offering lukewarm praise for the decision.

Analysis: Obama Trying to Find Roadmap Out of Mideast

Obama vowed to “hit the ground running” when he tackled the PA-Israeli struggle. Analysts now say he may want a new Roadmap exit from Mideast.

Lieberman Denies He Blamed Abbas for Ruining Deal to Free Shalit

Abbas denied a report that he wrecked a deal to free Gilad Shalit because of fears it would strengthen Hamas and threaten the PA.

Prime Minister Urges Abbas to Restart Talks

Netanyahu calls on Abbas to resume talks “for the benefit of everyone in the Middle East,” but sticks to his stance on construction, citizenship.

What Really Bothers Mahmoud Abbas?

Mahmoud Abbas’s real problem is not Israel. Hamas is the real thorn in his neck, according to former IDF intelligence chief Zev Farkash.

Abbas Confirms Resignation Rumor, Slams Israel

PA Chairman Abbas confirms that he won't run again, uses speech to criticize Israel, Hamas.

Abbas to Bow Out of PA Leadership

Senior Fatah officials say PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is expected to announce his imminent retirement.

Abbas Threatens to Quit, Obama Steps In

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells U.S. President Obama he plans to quit, blames Israel. Netanyahu: "We're ready to talk."

Expert: Why Abbas Hasn't Offered Peace

Dr. Hillel Frisch talks about the split between Fatah and Hamas, and explains why Abbas has not taken the lead in offering peace.

Abbas Slams Hamas, but Seeks Reconciliation

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas publicly criticizes Hamas, but releases Hamas terrorists from jail in an apparent effort to obtain reconciliation.

Goldstone Effect: PA in Turmoil over UN Delay

The Goldstone Report has led to political turmoil in the PA as Abbas first delays, then pushes a UN meeting on the subject.

Labor Minister: Break Islamic Movement-Hamas-PA Terror Axis

Israel faces a new triple terror axis of Hamas, Sheikh Salah and Abbas, says Ben-Eliezer. MK Ben-Ari: Outlaw Islamic Movement as a terror group

Hamas Verbally Attacks Abbas: 'Not a Palestinian'

Hamas terror gang steps up assault on Mahmoud Abbas, undermining attempts at reconciliation with Fatah. Syria postpones Abbas's visit.

Jewish Purchases in Jerusalem Fuel PA Fears

Successful Jewish efforts in spurring on the historic process of the national return to Jerusalem have the Palestinian Authority concerned.

Bibi, Abbas: No Talks in Sight

PM Netanyahu and PA Chairman Abbas reiterated their demands Thursday, Abbas pessimistic on future talks.

PA Officials: Obama Disgraced Us, Surrendered to Israel

Obama jawboned Netanyahu and Abbas into resuming talks, but PA officials said their ballyhooed summit “was a disgrace and a surrender to Israel.”

'Symbolic' Trilateral Talks Set for Tuesday in New York

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will meet with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and U.S. President Barack Obama Tuesday, but nothing new is expected.

Mitchell to Meet Bibi, Abbas, Bibi

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, PM Netanyahu meets with U.S. envoy Mitchell in a round of talks aimed at promoting more talks.

TIME: US to Call Arab Bluff and Force Abbas to Talk

The US will call the “Arab bluff” and force Abbas to talk with Israel despite Netanyahu’s refusal for a total building freeze, TIME predicts.