Mahmoud Abbas
Germany’s Merkel to back Kerry peace efforts during Israel visit
World
February 22, 2014
Germany’s Merkel to back Kerry peace efforts during Israel visit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she will lobby on behalf of Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts led by U.S.
Kerry continues Mideast shuttle diplomacy
Egypt
January 4, 2014
Kerry continues Mideast shuttle diplomacy
US Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting for the second time in two days with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas,…
Palestinian cause part of Egyptians’ priorities, says FM
Egypt
August 26, 2013
Palestinian cause part of Egyptians’ priorities, says FM
Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has stressed Egypt is committed to the Palestinian cause during a diplomatic visit to the West…
Abbas in Cairo amid Palestinian popular support for Egypt
Egypt
July 28, 2013
Abbas in Cairo amid Palestinian popular support for Egypt
A Palestinian delegation that includes intellectuals, religious scholars, political powers and representatives of youth movements handed a statement of popular…
Abbas accepts new Palestinian PM’s resignation
Egypt
June 23, 2013
Abbas accepts new Palestinian PM’s resignation
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, who announced on Thursday that he…
Palestinian-Israeli peace deal ‘still possible’: Abbas
Egypt
May 25, 2013
Palestinian-Israeli peace deal ‘still possible’: Abbas
Peace between Israelis and Palestinians is "still possible", Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday, hailing US Secretary of State…
Egypt still mediating Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, assures official
Egypt
April 22, 2013
Egypt still mediating Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, assures official
Fatah and Hamas reaffirmed their partnership with Egypt in negotiating a Palestinian reconciliation, and denied asking Turkey to mediate in…
Palestinian PM Fayyad quits after spat with Abbas
World
April 14, 2013
Palestinian PM Fayyad quits after spat with Abbas
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has resigned, ending months of rising tension with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, despite US efforts…
US hopes of Mideast progress scaled back
World
April 13, 2013
US hopes of Mideast progress scaled back
Hopes of a US-sponsored push to resume stalled Middle East peace talks have been scaled back following US Secretary of…
Palestinian PM poised to submit resignation
World
April 11, 2013
Palestinian PM poised to submit resignation
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is to present his resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, a senior Palestinian official…