Arafat Death Probe Head Says People Trying To Silence Him The estrangement between Tirawi and Abbas has increased lately. Zenger · Nov 15, 2022
Palestinian Official: Netanyahu's Govt Reflects Israel's Extremism, Racism A Palestinian official criticized Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu's assignment to form a new government in Israel after winning the recent parliamentary elections. Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), Ahmed Majdalani, told the official Palestinian radio that the next cabinet headed by Netanyahu reflects "the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 14, 2022
Castle Douglas' Carolyn Yates shares more of her story in the second part of Galloway People Carolyn is the chair of Castle Douglas Development Forum Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022
Palestinian ‘Game of Thrones’? What happens when Mahmoud Abbas leaves office? Now in the twilight of a controversial reign as president, what comes next is a vexed question The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022
Palestinian Reconciliation Deal: Implementation Hinges on Good Intentions The Palestinian factions signed the Algiers Declaration for Palestinian reconciliation, following amendments that included removing the clause pertaining to the formation of a national unity government that adheres to international legitimacy. Munir al-Jaghoub, an official in the Fatah movement’s commission, said that the factions signed the declaration, which included nine… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022
Palestinian factions sign reconciliation agreement in Algeria Hamas, Fatah and 12 other groups agree to hold legislative and presidential elections within one year. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2022
Washington Wants to ‘Deepen Diplomatic Ties’ with the Palestinians The administration of US President Joe Biden confirmed that it is working to "deepen diplomatic relations" with the Palestinians amid discreet attempts to revive the two-state solution with Israel through negotiations between the two parties. US officials met with the Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Hussein al-Sheikh, during… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 6, 2022
Sabra and Shatila massacre: What happened in Lebanon in 1982? Israeli-backed Phalange militia killed between 2,000 and 3,500 Palestinian refugees and Lebanese civilians in two days. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2022
Munich Games review – this tense thriller’s hero is like a multilingual terminator Gun-toting, omnicompetent police officer Maria Köhler is out to stop a terror attack tied to the 1972 massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes. She’s the kind of person you want on your side The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022
Palestinians Accuse Israel of Destroying Dead Sea’s Natural Resources A Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) report accused Israel of implementing settlement projects that threaten to destroy the natural resources of the Dead Sea, on the borders with Jordan. Palestinians argue that Israeli investment projects and plants in the Dead Sea contribute to the destruction of the Palestinian natural resources of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 4, 2022
50 years ago, the Munich Olympics massacre changed how we think about terrorism Gunmen held members of the Israeli team hostage, eventually killing them, during the 1972 Munich Olympics. The attack was the first time a global audience had witnessed terrorism as it happened. WEKU · Sep 4, 2022
Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives President Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians. WEKU · Jul 15, 2022
Biden Pledges to Keep up Efforts for Israel-Palestine Peace US President Joe Biden pledged on Friday to keep up efforts to support a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Speaking alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem, Biden said the United States would not give up on the goal of a just settlement to the decades-long conflict between Israel… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022
Possible Successor to Abbas Warns Israel, but Works with It Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior Palestinian official increasingly seen as a successor to the 86-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas, says relations with Israel have gotten so bad that Palestinian leaders cannot go on with business as usual. But even if they are serious this time around, they have few options. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022 Blinken Promises Abbas that Demands Will Be Discussed during Biden’s Regional Tour US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to refrain from taking decisions and measures against Israel, pending the arrival of US President Joe Biden to the region. Blinken called Abbas amid a state of frustration in Ramallah, as the latter had begun consultations with his advisers…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022 Al-Sheikh’s Appointment as PLO Secretary-General Brings Him Closer to Succeeding Abbas President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday named Hussein Al-Sheikh secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee. Al-Sheikh has served as the Minister of Civil Affairs and member of the Fatah Central Committee. Abbas’ decision is effective as of May 25. The position had been held for years by the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022 Palestinian Authority Demands that Washington Remove PLO from Terrorist Lists The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Tuesday called on the US administration to remove the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from its lists of terrorist organizations. “The PA called on the US administration, in an official letter, to remove the PLO from the lists of terrorism,” Hussein al-Sheikh, member of the PLO’s…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022 Lavrov Discusses with Sheikh Prospects of Palestinian-Israeli Settlement Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Central Committee of Fatah, Hussein al-Sheikh, met on Wednesday in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his deputy Mikhail Bogdanov. The meeting touched on latest developments in the Middle East and prospects of an Israeli-Palestinian…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2022 Finance Ministry: US Court Dismissed $900m Appeal Against PLO, PA The Palestinian Ministry of Finance said a US court has dismissed an appeal worth $900 million that had been submitted against the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) at US courts, Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported Sunday. The Ministry said the lawyers of the PLO…
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022 Abbas accused of power grab after Palestinian appointments PA president used Palestinian Central Council meeting to entrench his power and secure his successor, critics say.
Reuters · Feb 7, 2022 Two potential successors to Palestinian president named to top posts Two potential successors to 86-year-old Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas were named on Monday to top posts in the Palestine Liberation Organization at a meeting boycotted by his Islamist rivals.
Reuters · Feb 6, 2022 Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues A key Palestinian decision-making body convenes on Sunday for the first time in nearly four years in a session that could be a stepping stone for two potential successors to 86-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022 No Breakthrough in Algeria's Palestinian Reconciliation Talks Palestinian factions did not achieve any breakthrough in the reconciliation talks held in Algeria because no faction presented new visions, according to a Palestinian source. The source indicated that Fatah and Hamas maintain their previous positions, noting that nothing new is achieved. He stressed that the Algerian officials listened deeply…