Mahmoud Abbas
On This Day: Fatah, Hamas factions form short-lived 'Palestinian Unity Government' to rule over PA
On June 2, 2014, Abbas forged a Hamas-Fatah unity government, sparking legal debates and political upheaval. The PA president dissolved the short-lived body in June 2015.
Shin Bet chief David Zini met PA’s exiled Gaza security chief during wartime UAE visit - report
Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
PA partially coordinating with Israel for security while glorifying terror, US State Dept. says
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.
Abbas complains that funds withheld by Israel are needed to pay terrorist salaries
Palestinian Media Watch founder and director Itamar Marcus commented to The Jerusalem Post that Abbas’s “admission” must have "significant international implications.”
Abbas holding Palestinians hostage with Western help, Fatah opposition figure says - exclusive
Samer Sinijlawi told The Jerusalem Post that Western Leaders need to stop pushing the idea that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is the moderate choice.
Palestinian Authority continues to pay terrorists, US State Department report confirms
Under the Taylor Force Act (2018), Washington is unable to offer economic aid to Ramallah until it ends pay-for-slay payments and its statements of public support for terrorism.
Palestinians in Gaza to vote in municipal elections, offering view into support for Hamas
It will be Gaza's first vote of any kind since 2006, when Hamas won the PA's legislative elections and later seized control of Gaza following a brief civil war with PA President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.
Russia proposes running hospital in Gaza Strip as Phase II of peace deal raises Israeli concern
Speaking in an interview reported by RIA Novosti, a state-affiliated Russian news agency, Viktorov said the concept was first raised about two years ago and is now being revisited.
Between Hamas and Fatah: Different paths, same destination - opinion
When comparing Hamas’s charter, even in its later version, with the details from Fatah’s official website, the conclusion is clear: both share the same strategic goal.
Despite pledge to end ‘pay-for-slay,’ Ramallah hides millions in terror stipends
A report by Palestinian Media Watch claims the PA continued pay-for-slay payments in secret by routing funds through civil service, security, and pension frameworks.
Abbas announces Palestinian Parliament will hold election on November 1
The upcoming election will be the first where council members are elected by vote as opposed to being appointed.
