Mahmoud Abbas

US to sanction Palestinian Authority, PLO members, State Dept. confirms

The State Department did not confirm which individuals would be sanctioned.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 30, 2025.

Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 30, 2025

Canada to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM Carney says

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a statement inside No. 10 Downing Street on the day the cabinet was recalled to discuss the situation in Gaza, in London, Britain, July 29, 2025.

UK demands Gaza ceasefire or face Palestinian state recognition


Palestinian President Abbas announces decree to hold elections before the end of the year

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his intention to hold elections for a new Palestinian National Council, which will be representative of the Palestinian people, before end of the year.

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Beirut, Lebanon, May 22, 2025.

Mahmoud Abbas insists US includes PA in Gaza ceasefire negotiations - report

Abbas, with support from Saudi Arabia, stated that the PA needs to be at the negotiating table to discuss long-term security arrangements, N12 reported on Thursday.

 Mahmoud Abbas, PA President in front of a map of Gaza (illustrative).

Is the Palestinian Authority on the edge of economic collapse, Abbas succession? - analysis

Amid economic crisis and Abbas's aging leadership, the Palestinian Authority faces instability and potential succession battles.

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Beirut, Lebanon, May 22, 2025.

Abbas undermines Hamas in letter sent to Macron ahead of Palestine conference

In his letter, Abbas stated, "I emphasize the Palestinian people's commitment to the two-state solution and to its peaceful implementation."

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, September 21, 2018.

Abbas praises October 7 massacre ahead of pro-Palestinian summit

“The attacks shook the foundations of the Israeli entity… revealed its glaring failure,” PA chairman Abbas said in an interview published last week and exposed by PMW.

 Palestinian Authority chair Mahmoud Abbas against backdrop of October 7 destruction and Palestinian flag. (illustration)

European calls for Palestinian statehood isn't principled diplomacy, it's panic - opinion

These nations understand that Israel’s methodical approach to victory in Gaza is dismantling the carefully constructed mythology surrounding Palestinian statehood.

 Flags of Spain, Norway and Ireland seen as Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the United Nations.

Despite criticism, Trump's sidelining is still likely in Israel's interest - opinion

US President Donald Trump’s recent actions may also serve as a keen reminder that Trump will not follow Netanyahu’s lead on regional affairs. Rather, Netanyahu is expected to follow Trump’s lead.

 US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, DC.

Israel needs a miracle or a change of heart by Netanyahu - opinion

Very little if anything has been done by Israel over the last year and a half to start preparing an effective alternative to Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu does not want Mahmoud Abbas' PA involved.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes PA President Mahmoud Abbas to the Kremlin in Moscow during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, on May 10, 2025

Could Mohammed Dahlan be Gaza's next governor? - opinion

Dahlan's name has been bandied about in recent years for a much more important role: a possible successor to Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas.

 Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas is flanked by then-security adviser Mohammed Dahlan (right) and then-prime minister Ismail Haniyeh, at a meeting in Gaza, in April 2007.

Abbas blames Hamas, 'categorically rejects' aid lootings in Gaza

This comes after the Palestinian Authority President called Hamas "sons of dogs" and called for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.

 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

Qatar secured better terms for Hamas in Gaza hostage deal sabotage, sources say - report

Senior Israeli officials stated that Qatar’s assistance in ceasefire talks have been hindering the progress, adding that working solely through Egypt would be better.

 Hamas terrorists in front of Qatar flag and background (illustrative).