Palestinian President Abbas ‘strongly condemns’ killing of Hamas chief Haniyeh

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas “strongly condemned” the killing of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh in an Israeli raid in his residence in Tehran, the Palestinian state news agency WAFA reported on Thursday.

Palestinian Authority to Review Ties With Washington After US’ UNSC Veto

The Palestinian Authority will review its policy toward the United States after the latter vetoed its request for full UN membership this week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview out Saturday.

Palestine’s Abbas to visit China after Mediation Offer

President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas will make a state visit to China next week after Beijing expressed readiness to help facilitate talks between Palestine and the Israel.

Palestinian president urges to end Israeli occupation in talks with Blinken - China.org.cn

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday told visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories must end through a political solution.

Abbas rejects Trump's peace plan for resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday reiterated that the Palestinians reject US President Donald Trump's upcoming peace plan for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Russian, Palestinian Leaders Hold Talks on Palestinian-Israeli Settlement: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed how to settle the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Kremlin said in a statement on late Monday.

Officials: Saudi Crown Prince Tried to Persuade Palestinian President to Support US Peace Plan

Officials disclosed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) asked Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to back a US-sponsored peace plan for Israel-Palestine.

Abbas says Palestinians won't accept US peace plan

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said that his people would "no longer accept" any peace plan proposed by the US following its decision to unilaterally recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Mahmoud Abbas freezes contact with Israel over al-Aqsa

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that the Palestinian leadership will freeze all contact with Israel, as mass protests over new Israeli security measures over al-Aqsa turned deadly.

Abbas se dit prêt à rencontrer Netanyahu sous le parrainage de Trump

Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas a dit attendre "bientôt" la visite de Donald Trump dans les Territoires palestiniens et s'est déclaré prêt à rencontrer le Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu sous le parrainage du président américain.

Trump promises meeting with Abbas, affirms commitment to peace deal

 For the first time since taking office, President Donald Trump spoke with the leader of the Palestinian Authority, inviting him to a White House meeting and reaffirming U.S. commitment to the peace process.

Palestinian leader seeks Trump support for independence

The Palestinian president says he will seek president-elect Donald Trump's support for an independent Palestinian state.

Greece set to recognize Palestine

Greece is set to recognise the state of Palestine in a parliamentary vote to be attended by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, a government source said Sunday.

Abbas Admits Rejecting Two-State Peace Plan With Israel in 2008

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has publicly admitted for the first time that he turned down a chance for a two-state peace deal with Israel in 2008 that would have given him nearly all the land the Palestinians wanted.

Palestine 'no longer bound' by agreements with Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has warned that the Palestinian Authority (PA) can no longer bound by agreements with Israel, so long as the latter refuses to commit to them.

PLO chief Mahmoud Abbas quits leadership post

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has resigned as the chief of the Palestinian Liberation Organization along with over half of the 18-member PLO executive committee, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Saturday night.

Netanyahu in rare call to Abbas after toddler murder

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare telephone call to Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, condemning the murder Friday of a Palestinian toddler in an arson attack and pledging a thorough investigation.

Abbas wants ICC to probe killing of toddler

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas said he would appeal to the International Criminal Court to investigate Friday's arson attack by suspected Israeli settlers in the West Bank that killed a Palestinian toddler.

Palestinian unity government resigns. Inability to operate in Gaza Strip cited as reason...

The Palestinian unity government formed only a year ago has resigned after President Mahmoud Abbas said it was unable to operate in the Gaza Strip.

PLO leaders who met in Ramallah decided to suspend all forms of security coordination with Israel.

PLO leaders who met in Ramallah over the past 48 hours decided Thursday night to suspend all forms of security coordination with Israel.

It was not clear whether the PA leadership would implement the decision.

The decision will be referred to another PLO body, the Executive Committee, to decide on the timing of its implementation.