Mahmoud Abbas
President of the Palestinian Authority
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View Timeline →Hamas and Fatah Factions Consider Alliance for November Elections Against Abbas
Hamas and a breakaway faction of Fatah are considering a unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas in the upcoming November elections. This shift in…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Announces First Legislative Elections in 20 Years for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the first legislative elections in 20 years, scheduled for November 28. This development involves the Palestinian Authority and could…
Yasser Abbas Elected to Fatah's Leadership Amidst Palestinian Political Changes
The son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Yasser Abbas, has been elected to Fatah's top leadership body. This election is significant as it reflects the…
Yasser Abbas Joins Fatah Leadership, Sparking Nepotism Concerns
Yasser Abbas, the son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has joined the leadership of Fatah, raising concerns about nepotism and the party's dedication to inclusivity.…
Yasser Abbas Elected to Fatah Central Committee Amidst Palestinian Leadership Changes
Yasser Abbas, the son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has been elected to a top position in the Fatah party's central committee. Despite living in…
Mahmoud Abbas Re-Elected, Strengthening Iran's Influence in Palestinian Politics
Mahmoud Abbas has been re-elected as the leader of the Palestinian Authority, a move that is seen as a victory for Iran's influence in the…
Palestinian President Abbas Votes in Critical Fatah Leadership Elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas participated in crucial Fatah leadership elections, raising concerns about the future leadership as he is 90 years old. The elections are…
Mahmoud Abbas Re-elected as Fatah Leader, Promises Elections and Reform
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected as the leader of the Fatah movement during a conference. This event involves Palestinian leadership and…
Fatah's 8th General Congress: A Pivotal Moment for Palestinian Leadership
Fatah's 8th general congress, delayed for years, is taking place amidst internal struggles for loyalty and succession, impacting the movement's future. Key factions within Fatah…
Bloody Clashes in Jenin Camp; Escalation of Tensions Among Palestinian Groups
Clashes in the Jenin refugee camp have resulted in multiple fatalities, including members of the Islamic Jihad and Palestinian security forces. The Palestinian Authority has…
Eliot Berhman: Improvement in Gaza's Situation Possible in the Next Generation
Eliot Berhman argues that improving Gaza's situation post-war will take two decades and a new generation. He emphasizes the need for security cooperation, a new…
Continued Israeli Attacks in Gaza; 11 Killed
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians, including four from a targeted school. The Israeli army continues its…
UN General Assembly Calls for End to Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territories
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months, with significant support but opposition from the…
A Survey Indicates Decreased Support Among Palestinians for Hamas's October 7 Attack on Israel
A recent survey shows that support for Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel has decreased among Palestinians, with 57% in Gaza opposing the attack. This…
Israeli Foreign Minister Threatens Palestinian Authority Over UN Actions
Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz threatened the Palestinian Authority with collapse if it pursues a new resolution against Israel at the UN. The Palestinian Authority's…
White House and European Countries Respond to Deadly Israeli Attack on School in Gaza
Israel conducted a deadly airstrike on a school in Gaza, reportedly sheltering Palestinian refugees, leading to international condemnation and calls for investigations. The U.S. expressed…
Ismail Haniyeh: From Birth in a Refugee Camp in Gaza to Death in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, was killed in Tehran while attending an inauguration ceremony. His life spanned significant events in Palestinian history,…
Isaac Herzog: Iran is Seeking to Create a 'Ring of Siege' Around Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accused Iran of trying to create a 'ring of siege' around Israel through proxy forces during a meeting with British Foreign…
Sister of Ismail Haniyeh, senior Hamas member, killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Ismail Haniyeh's sister was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, part of ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. This incident highlights the escalating conflict,…
Condemnation of Palestinian Civilian Deaths in Israeli Hostage Rescue Operation; White House: Hamas has Placed People in the 'Line of Fire'
Middle Eastern countries condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians during an Israeli operation to rescue hostages taken by Hamas. The White House stated that Hamas…