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
Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions
Palestinian Media Watch said PA statements carried by official outlets in late December and early January backed Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, days after China held high-profile military drills.
PA President Mahmoud Abbas undergoes 'routine medical tests' in Ramallah hospital
After Abbas's medical tests were completed and he was released from the hospital, WAFA stated that the test results were "reassuring."
Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov meets top PA official as Gaza Board of Peace plan moves forward
Trump is expected to announce the composition of the board, an important component of Trump's phased plan to halt the war between Israel and Hamas, this month, possibly as early as next week.
Chinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says
Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis
With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.
Palestinian Authority President Abbas faces backlash over cutting 'pay-for-slay' salaries
Palestinians have held protests across the West Bank, accusing Mahmoud Abbas and his leadership of “disrespecting the sacrifices made by the Palestinian people.”
Israeli authorities prevented PA VP from attending Christmas Eve mass in Bethlehem - report
Israeli authorities prevent PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh from attending Bethlehem's Christmas Eve mass, the Palestinian Authority-run WAFA claimed, as celebrations resume after two years.
The US must push Palestinians with sanctions, ostracizations instead of coddling - opinion
An end to the conflict will continue to be impeded by Palestinian intransigence until serious actions against them demonstrate that reform is their only path to survival.
Abbas's unilateral successor pick sparks fears of division, anarchy among Palestinians
Palestinians fear that Abbas’s decision to unilaterally appoint his successor could lead to internal tension, political division, and even anarchy.
Palestinian Authority's succession struggle: Who will succeed Mahmoud Abbas? - analysis
As PA president, Mahmoud Abbas enters his tenth decade, rival factions, popular prisoners, and regional powers brace for a turbulent succession.