Mahmoud Abbas

Pay-for-slay: Could the Palestinian Authority be held legally liable for October 7?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: Thousands of plaintiffs are taking the PA to court, arguing that its financial and employment policies toward convicted terrorists create a link to the Hamas massacre.

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas. Thousands of October 7 victims and their families are seeking to hold the PA civilly liable, arguing that its long-standing prisoner payment and employment policies helped sustain terrorists who return to violence.
Hamas militants stand guard near a stage before releasing Israeli hostage Agam Berger to a Red Cross team in Jabalia on January 30, 2025, as part of their third hostage-prisoner exchange; illustrative

Hamas plans to run in upcoming Palestinian elections, to prioritize status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah (L) and Hamas politburo member Khalil al-Hayya.

Mahmoud Abbas's election promise won't bring democracy to Palestinians - opinion

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

The Palestinian Authority is not ideal. It is necessary for Gaza - opinion


PA's Abbas calls for end to 'systemic' settler violence, requests support from UN, Arab leaders

The President of the Palestinian National Authority sent letters to Arab nations and the UN requesting international support after violent incidents in the West Bank saw an uptick in the last week.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in the West Bank, May 14, 2026.

Will Mahmoud Abbas actually let Palestinians vote? Critics say he's testing the waters first

PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: The PA president wants to remove any Israeli claim that Palestinians are not a partner for peace,’ said one Palestinian analyst, after the election announcement.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivers a speech during the Eighth General Conference of Fatah, in Ramallah in May. Abbas pledged to press ahead with reforms within the PA, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections,  set for November.

PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation

Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as he visits the Istishari Cancer Center in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2025.

Palestinian Authority prepares for first election in two decades, as Abbas preps final date

Sinijlawi described the vote as an opportunity for new political leadership to emerge “after years of political stagnation.” 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas leads the newly elected Fatah Central Committee meeting in Ramallah in the West Bank, June 3, 2026.

Eisenkot files petition demanding Smotrich remove 'manipulative' AI-generated video

Eisenkot’s petition accused Smotrich of attempting to “spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters,” stating that “there is no place for lying, deception, and manipulation in the current election system.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Ex-general calls to dismantle Palestinian Authority, squash internal threats - interview

According to Wiener, "If the IDF chief says the PA is a threat and the Shin Bet says this also, this could change the public view and then help convince the Americans. This is the agenda."

Bithonistim President and former Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener.

Palestinian Authority promises public workers 50% wage, commits to repayment following strike

Last year, Palestinian public sector employees did not receive their wages for May until July, and in September 2025, the PA confirmed that workers would be guaranteed only 50% of their wages.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY leader Mahmoud Abbas addresses PA officials in Ramallah.

Released Palestinian terrorists demand right to return to West Bank, Egypt

Released terrorists held the “Cry of the Released Prisoners” event on June 6, seeking international media attention to pressure the UN and foreign powers to ease prisoner movement.

Palestinians protest against a law passed by the Knesset imposing the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israeli civilians, in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 19, 2026.

France got Palestinian elections, got Abbas’s son instead - opinion

France was conned, and the question is whether Washington allows the same performance to repeat on its own diplomatic investments.

Yasser Abbas, member of the Fatah Central Committee, attends the announcement of results of the 8th General Conference of Fatah during a press conference in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 18, 2026.

'No law, no political program': Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah rival says reforms are a sham

A recent election in the central committee of the ruling Palestinian Authority’s Fatah party sparks accusations of corruption and authoritarianism

Former Palestinian Authority foreign minister and Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Nasser al-Qudwa, who is related to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (portrait), has been critical of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
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