Hamas and Fatah agree to create committee to run postwar Gaza Strip Two main Palestinian factions agree during talks in Cairo that politically independent technocrats will run territory The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024
Trump's Incoming Middle East Adviser Already Facilitating Talks with Palestinian President Massad Boulos is a Lebanese-American billionaire who is connected to the Trump family by marriage. Latin Times · Dec 1, 2024
Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now? Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2024
Saudi crown prince says Israel committing genocide in Gaza in strongest rebuke since start of war MBS calls out ‘continued heinous Israeli aggressions’ against Palestinians The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
‘Missing in action’: Where has Palestinian Authority been since October 7? A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2024
Palestinians want to choose their own leaders – a year of war has distanced them further from this democratic goal Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2024
Palestinian President Abbas Extends Condolences Over Nasrallah's Death Mahmoud Abbas extends condolences for Nasrallah's death; Hezbollah confirms leader's demise in Israeli airstrikes. Nasrallah, a co-founder of Hezbollah, wa... Top News · Sep 28, 2024
Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over. Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2024
Palestinian Leader Denounces Israel's Offensive In Gaza Mahmoud Abbas criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for international intervention for peace. Tensions and complexities in the conflict highlighted. Top News · Sep 26, 2024
Mahmoud Abbas Delivers Anti-Israel Speech At U.N. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, criticized Israel and faced backlash for his anti-Israel rhetoric and alignment with Hamas. Top News · Sep 26, 2024
Palestinian President Abbas Calls For International Sanctions On Israel Palestinian President Abbas addresses UN on Gaza and West Bank conflict, calls for international action. Top News · Sep 26, 2024
Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: 'We will not leave' The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024
‘Stop sending weapons to Israel,’ says Palestinian leader Abbas in UN speech Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world to stop providing Israel with weapons, saying it has devastated the Gaza Strip to the point where the Palestinian territory is no longer fit for living. Abbas made the plea in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly… France 24 · Sep 26, 2024
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly calls for end of Israeli occupation United Nations demands an end to Israel’s illegal presence in the Palestinian territories within 12 months. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024 Middle East crisis: Israeli troops claim five Palestinian militants killed at mosque in West Bank operation – as it happened Thursday violence follows major raids across the region which saw at least 10 Palestinians killed as part of an operation the military said could last days
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 Israeli forces kill at least nine Palestinians in major West Bank raids Israeli military says raids aimed at thwarting ‘immediate threat’ to civilians
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024 Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024 New round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations begins without Hamas US, Qatar, Egypt and Israel meet in Doha in effort to prevent fighting escalating into region-wide Middle East conflict
Top News · Aug 15, 2024 Abbas Vows To Visit Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict Palestinian leader Abbas to visit Gaza supported by Turkey amid Israel-Hamas conflict. International efforts crucial.
Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024 Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza Palestinian Authority leader tells Turkish legislators he will stand by Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.
The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Gaza death toll passing 40,000 is ‘grim milestone’, says UN; UK foreign secretary ‘to meet Netanyahu’ – as it happened UN human rights chief laments death toll; David Lammy reportedly set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in attempt to ease Middle East tensions
Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024 Putin expresses concern about civilian deaths in Gaza in meeting with Abbas Russian leader says his country is focused on war in Ukraine but laments ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2024 What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine? Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024 Thousands flee Khan Younis after Israel warns of new offensive Displaced residents uncertain where to flee to as IDF prepares to fight Hamas in city in southern Gaza Strip
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Israel issues massive evacuation order in Khan Younis – as it happened Thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families leave as Israel steps up offensive in southern Gaza Strip