Mahmoud Abbas
The Palestinian Fatah party held elections, is a ‘new’ leadership emerging? - analysis
Fifty-nine candidates competed for 18 seats on the Central Committee, while 456 members competed for 80 seats on the Revolutionary Council, which serves as the movement's parliament.
Abbas complains that funds withheld by Israel are needed to pay terrorist salaries
Abbas holding Palestinians hostage with Western help, Fatah opposition figure says - exclusive
Palestinian Authority continues to pay terrorists, US State Department report confirms
PA official secretly meets Lebanese Armed Forces head to discuss Palestinians in Lebanon - report
Majed Faraj’s visit was reportedly a preparatory visit to Abbas’s visit, which is expected to occur next week.
Ehud Olmert's stunning 2008 concession plan - comment
Jerusalem would have been divided, with a Palestinian capital in the eastern section. A tunnel or highway link would have connected Gaza with the West Bank.
Security officials: PA’s cancellation of terror stipends is a ‘facade’ - exclusive
Security Cabinet warns that the PA’s terror stipends will continue under a new system despite claims of reform.
Abbas risks Palestinian backlash over restructuring of 'pay-to-slay'
Scrapping the system of salary-type payments has been a major demand of successive US administrations. Abbas had long resisted pressure to halt the program.
Palestinian Authority restructures 'pay-for-slay' policy for West Bank terrorists
The PA is reportedly worried that upcoming US fines of about $200-300 million will lead to a financial crisis.
PA 'ready to accept responsibility in Gaza Strip'
"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.
Iran's influence wanes but regional threats persist - opinion
Despite significant setbacks to Iran's axis, including Hezbollah's weakening and loss of Syrian smuggling routes, Tehran maintains dangerous influence in Jordan and the West Bank.
Palestinian Authority's Jenin crackdown raises concerns over its potential collapse - opinion
As the PA intensifies its military operation against Islamist fighters in Jenin, experts warn that its weakening authority could create a dangerous power vacuum in Judea and Samaria.
Gaza clans, dignitaries call for PA’s return
These coordinated calls from Gaza’s traditional leadership structures could potentially influence discussions about the territory’s future governance arrangements.
Mahmoud Abbas reveals his true colors - opinion
If Abbas wanted peace, he would have said that Shubaki was wrong to participate in terror attacks, serve as a terrorist leader, or purchase tons of weapons.
