Mohammad Shtayyeh

PA to Israel: Hand over gun which killed Al Jazeera journalist

PA calls on Israel to hand over gun that allegedly fired the shot which killed Shireen Abu Aqleh in Jenin.

PA complains to US over 'settler terrorism'

PA cabinet leader meets US envoy, asks him to pressure Israel to stop "settler terrorism".

Top PA official: The Arab world has not really benefited from Abraham Accords

PA cabinet leader: What has the Arab world gained from the Abraham Accords, really? There is no real benefit to them.

'Arab world hasn't really benefited from Abraham Accords'

PA determined to continue paying terrorists

PA cabinet leader says assistance to families of "martyrs" who carried out terrorist attacks will continue.

PA seeks to disconnect from Israeli economy

PA cabinet leader says the PA's policy seeks to sever ties with the "occupation" and with the Israeli economy.

Palestinian Authority: Eliminating a terrorist is 'execution'

Palestinian Authority leader equates elimination of active terrorist to 'execution,' calling it a 'crime.'

PA to seek pressure on Israel to stop deducting tax money

PA to ask donor countries to pressure Israel to stop deducting terrorist salaries from tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.

PA cabinet leader: Israeli occupation is the most critical long-term threat

Mohammad Shtayyeh uses speech at COP26 to attack Israel: Settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers.

PA cabinet leader: Occupation the most critical long-term threat

PA demands: Prosecute settlers with European citizenship

PA cabinet leader calls on European Union to bring to justice "settlers" who have possession of European passports.

PA cabinet leader welcomes EU's condemnation of Israeli construction

Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on Europe and the US "to take firm positions to stop Israeli settlement expansion".

PA: Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims

PA cabinet leader responds to PM Naftali Bennett, who said that a Palestinian state means a "terrorist state".

PA welcomes any international peace initiative, says cabinet leader

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".

PA: We welcome any international peace initiative

PA calls for political pressure on Israel

PA cabinet leader asks EU countries to pressure Israel to agree to the establishment of a "Palestinian state."

PA cabinet leader: Israeli cutting of our funds is illegal

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh blasts Israel over its cutting of money that the PA pays to terrorists and their families.

PA: Boycott the settlements

PA cabinet leader praises Ben & Jerry's boycott and calls on other companies to follow suit.

PA Prime Minister: Israel's purpose - serving Western interests

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh claimed there was 'no connection between Israelis and the Jews, descendants of the Khazars.'

PA Prime Minister: Israel's purpose - serving the West

Kuwait: We're committed to the 'Palestinian cause'

Kuwait PM meets PA cabinet leader, expresses support for "the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people."

PA leadership to discuss postponement of elections

The PA has threatened to cancel the May elections if Israel does not permit Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote.

PA: Investigate Israel's 'racism' against Palestinians

PA cabinet leader calls on European Union to strengthen the professional and legal role of the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh welcomes restoration of US economic aid to the PA as well as its restoration of aid for UNRWA.

PA to EU: Pressure Israel to permit elections in Jerusalem

PA cabinet leader to EU diplomats: Arabs in Jerusalem must participate in the elections, whether by voting or as candidates.

PA welcomes restoration of US aid

PA cabinet leader says resumption of US financial aid is "an important step in the right direction".

PA cabinet leader: Biden will speak to Abbas in the near future

The Biden administration has renewed ties with the PA that have been frozen since 2017, after Trump recognized Jerusalem.

PA willing to cooperate with ICC probe of Israel

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh praises ICC chief prosecutor's "courage" in deciding to probe Israeli "war crimes".

Gas pipeline to be built between Israel and Gaza

EU and Qatar to fund plan to build pipeline to supply gas to power Gaza's power plant from Israel.

PA: Strengthening Jerusalem a 'top priority'

PA cabinet leader meets Arab activists from Jerusalem, promises to address the needs of the residents in light of "settlement expansion".

PA pressuring: Allow elections in Jerusalem

PA cabinet leader asks international community to pressure Israel to allow PA parliament elections in eastern Jerusalem as well.

PA cabinet leader: Abbas will be our candidate in the elections

Mohammad Shtayyeh confirms that PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas will be Fatah’s candidate in the elections expected to be held in July.

PA hopes Biden will stop Israel's 'settlement attack'

PA cabinet leader urges US president-elect to act to halt Israel's "settlement activity in Judea and Samaria."

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

PA cabinet leader: Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria would "legitimizes the settlements".

Palestinian Authority: Biden's victory creates a new reality

PA cabinet leader calls for action to create a new political process under the auspices of the incoming US administration.

PA to Italy: Recognize the 'State of Palestine'

PA cabinet leader meets Italian Foreign Minister, urges his country to recognize "Palestine" in response to Israeli actions.

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Mohammad Shtayyeh says a Trump victory in the US presidential elections will be disastrous.

PA prime minister: 'God help us' if Trump wins

PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh hopes a Biden Administration would be more sympathetic to the PA's positions than Trump Administration.

PA urges EU to play role in peace process

PA cabinet leader urges EU to recognize an independent Palestinian state and play role in future political process.

PA: We will protect the land and Al-Aqsa

PA cabinet leader accuses US administration of failed attempt to force the Palestinians to give up Jerusalem.

PA: Normalization will not bring an end to the conflict

PA cabinet leader calls the establishment of relations between Bahrain and Israel a move that serves "colonial Israel".

PA cabinet leader accuses Israel of blackmail

Mohammad Shtayyeh says PA is trying to get tax revenue from Israel without being subjected to any "Israeli blackmail."

PA: Settlements preventing a diplomatic process

PA cabinet leader says that even if annexation process is halted, the PA will not resume negotiations under the current conditions.

Anger in Ramallah: 'Peace for peace' is unacceptable

PA cabinet leader: Peace for peace means ignoring the existence of the occupation.