Mahmoud Abbas
Palestinian president lauds relations with Egypt
Egypt
November 14, 2022
Palestinian president lauds relations with Egypt
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has hailed as “historical” relations with Egypt, which he called “the warm embrace” of Palestine. Egypt…
Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark
Middle East
August 21, 2022
Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark
Berlin and Jerusalem (CNN) – Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas struck a deep nerve on Tuesday when he said Israel…
As violence spikes, the killing of an unarmed Palestinian mother highlights awful toll of occupation
Middle East
April 15, 2022
As violence spikes, the killing of an unarmed Palestinian mother highlights awful toll of occupation
Husan, West Bank (CNN)In the well-appointed house in the West Bank village of Husan, members of Ghada Sabateen’s family welcomed…
Abbas, Israel’s Gantz hold new high-level talks, urged by US
Middle East
August 30, 2021
Abbas, Israel’s Gantz hold new high-level talks, urged by US
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister has held talks with the Palestinian president in Ramallah, the first high-level meeting between…
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
Middle East
June 28, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest against President Mahmoud Abbas…
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
Middle East
June 27, 2021
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank, June 26 (Reuters) – The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who…
Palestinian mourners call for change at funeral of Abbas critic
Middle East
June 26, 2021
Palestinian mourners call for change at funeral of Abbas critic
HEBRON, West Bank, June 25 (Reuters) – Palestinian mourners called on Friday for a change of government as they marched…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Palestinian President discuss Gaza ceasefire
Egypt
May 24, 2021
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Palestinian President discuss Gaza ceasefire
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Monday to discuss Egypt’s role in…
Palestinian leader delays parliamentary and presidential elections, blaming Israel
Middle East
May 1, 2021
Palestinian leader delays parliamentary and presidential elections, blaming Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday postponed planned elections amid a dispute over voting in Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem and divisions…
Palestinian leader heads to Germany for medical checkup
Middle East
April 5, 2021
Palestinian leader heads to Germany for medical checkup
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas flew to Jordan by helicopter on Monday ahead of an official visit to…