Yasser Abed Rabbo

PLO: Israelis Chose 'Occupation and Settlement Building'

PLO official peeved over reelection of Netanyahu, vows 'struggle against Israel' in dropping security cooperation and filing ICC lawsuit.

Abbas ‘Hosted Shin Bet Head at his Home’

PA chief agreed to calm down Jerusalem violence in return for ‘confidence building measures.’

PLO Supports Kerry Claim That 'Israeli Occupation' Behind ISIS

Peace talks, ISIS certainly linked, PLO claims, saying backlash supports jihadism. Meanwhile, US scrambles to deny link.

PA to Submit UN Resolution on Israeli Withdrawal by End of Month

PLO secretary general Yasser Abed Rabbo says PA will push ahead with unilateral moves despite US threats to cut aid.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Agree to 24-Hour Ceasefire

Yasser Abed Rabbo, a member of the PLO Executive Committee, says terrorist groups could agree to extend truce for 72-hours.

PA Says 'Radical Change' Needed in Approach to Talks

PLO official says Israel "evades agreements", after fourth release of terrorists is cancelled.

PA Asks Kerry to Keep Trying To Make Peace, Says 'No Tricks'

Despite Abbas's breach of peace talk conditions, PA expresses hope Kerry will 'renew efforts in coming days.'

PA Threatens UN Moves Next Week

If Israel doesn't release last batch of terrorists this week, PA threatens to violate peace talk terms and make unilateral moves.

PA Takes Issue with Israel's Demand for Security

PLO official says that Israel's demand for security for its citizens as part of a future agreement is a "hardline" position.

PA Officials Deny Trade-Off Over Prisoners, Jewish Homes

Senior Palestinian Authority officials deny reports they agreed to building in Judea and Samaria in exchange for prisoner release.

PLO Official: Chances of Peace Are 'Slim'

PLO's Yasser Abed Rabbo says the "occupation" is to blame for the fact that there is little hopes for peace talks.

PA: Peace Talks So Far Have Been 'Futile'

PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo says that no progress has been recorded in the peace talks and that the U.S. should increase its involvement.

PLO Official Criticizes US Role in Negotiations

Yasser Abbed Rabbo criticizes the US for "not participating" in meetings between Israel and the PA.

PA: Talks could Collapse over Housing

Construction of homes for Jewish people could end negotiations, warns Yasser Abed Rabbo.

PLO: Still No Decision to Negotiate

Senior PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo says leadership awaits answers on matters, some of which are substantive.

PLO Official: There Were Secret Talks with Israel in 2010

PLO official Yasser Abed Rabbo claims he personally met with Netanyahu, who agreed to resume peace talks, then disappeared.

Israeli, PA Officials Meet in Istanbul

After Turkey's leader calls Zionism a “crime against humanity,” Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials quietly meet in Istanbul.

PA: Israel Creating 'Settler State'

Officials in Ramallah charge Israel's decision to legalize several disputed communities in Judea and Samaria is a bid to create a state.