Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll
More than half of Palestinians (55.8%) now view peaceful negotiations as the best way to achieve their national goals, a significant increase from 2023, when only 28% said the same.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
My Word: The Marwan Barghouti effect - opinion
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
Israeli officials suggest sanctions on PA's Abbas after Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli security officials urge restricting PA leaders' movement and income sources but warn against harming civilians, Army Radio reported.
IDF identifies missile launch from Yemen, Trump says he had good talks on Gaza
IDF announces name of fallen soldier • Milei calls for return of Gaza hostages at UNGA • Spain, Italy send ships to aid Gaza flotilla • Independent South Yemen could join Abraham Accords.
Israel's Foreign Ministry slams Abbas following UN speech
The ministry highlighted the pin he wore, which is an "unmistakable symbol of his goal of erasing Israel."
Starmer demands PA discontinue 'pay to slay' policies for official recognition
The British Prime Minister stated that the abolition of state rewards for violence is a prerequisite to establishing diplomatic ties with a Palestinian state.
IDF braces for potential West Bank escalation following Abbas's upcoming UN address
IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth has ordered extra troops to secure shopping centers, roads, junctions, bus stops, hitchhiking posts, and communities.
UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa
Several countries are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the meeting.
A message to Western leaders: Palestinians don't want peace, they want dead Jews - comment
Abbas vowed peace to UK PM Starmer even as Fatah glorified the murder of six Israelis in Jerusalem and pledged lifelong stipends to the killers’ families.
'Intolerable situation in Gaza,' UK PM Starmer discusses with PA President Abbas in London
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PA President Mahmoud Abbas, backing Palestinian statehood at the UN while stressing the need for a Gaza ceasefire, hostages' release, and no role for Hamas.
Visa fight casts shadow over UN two-state conference
Critics cite the UN Headquarters Agreement as Washington defends security-based visa limits that could curb Palestinian attendance.
Macron need not visit Israel in light of Palestinian state recognition, Saar tells French FM
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar told his French counterpart that France’s push for Palestinian state recognition undermines Israel’s security, casting doubt on Macron’s visit.
