Mahmoud Abbas

Hamas and Dahlan’s factions seek alliance that could reshape Palestinian elections and weaken Abbas

A Palestinian figure who attended the Cairo anti-Abbas coalition meeting confirmed that no final decision has been made but added that the aim is clear.

PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY President Mahmoud Abbas gestures during the 8th General Conference of Fatah in Ramallah in May 2026.
Palestinians protest in support of senior Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti in the West Bank city of Nablus, August 20, 2025

Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll

Palestinian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashraf Dabbour (L) stands next to U.N. Under-Secretary General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Rima Khalaf (C) while she holds a gift, an Arabic calligraphy that reads "All the world is Palestine."

Lebanon weighs extraditing former Palestinian envoy accused of corruption

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks to the press after visiting the grave of Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, August 21, 2026.

IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence


Former UK PM Tony Blair proposes he lead interim Gaza government - report

Tony Blair suggested a transitional Gaza government, with support from Trump allies, would bring post-war stability.

Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair attends an event at Thomson Reuters in London, Britain, October 11, 2018.

Palestinian leader pledges to work with Trump, others on UN-backed Gaza plan

The 193-member UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed this month a seven-page declaration that aims to advance a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2024

Editor's Notes: Not the key of 1948 - the counterargument to Mahmoud Abbas's US narrative - comment

Until the order is hostages, security, reform, then politics, recognition – only then can we actually begin a real conversation.

A PALESTINIAN HOLDS a ‘Palestinian key’ at a rally to mark the 77th anniversary of Israel’s independence, in Ramallah in May, 2025.

Israeli FM Sa'ar criticizes Abbas' UN address: 'Israel will not be decieved again'

"Mahmoud Abbas, in his Zoom speech to the UN Assembly, says he's willing to take back the Gaza Strip, which he so easily lost to Hamas in 2007," Sa'ar wrote. "How generous of him."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Recognition without protection: Does the West owe Israel security guarantees? - comment

After the leaders of Western countries proclaimed recognition of a Palestinian state, they should ensure Israel's safety and survival are more than guaranteed.

Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour (L) takes his seat at the start of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Gaza and the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City on March 18, 2025.

Mahmoud Abbas calls for 'release of hostages, prisoners on both sides' at UNGA

"We want a modern civilian state that is free of violence, weapons, and extremism, " Abbas said.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2024.

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.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, September 8, 2025; illustrative.

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.

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

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." 

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2024.

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.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, September 8, 2025.