Mahmoud Abbas
Who are the seven electoral lists running for the Palestinian Legislative Council? - explainer
The growing number of groups seeking seats in the PLC came as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday extended the nomination period from 12 to 18 days.
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PA seeks non-militarized Palestinian state that lives in security, peace next to Israel, Abbas says
PLO moves forward with plans to restructure of the Palestinian National Council ahead of elections
The plans, ratified in June after being announced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas last year, will expand the use of elections to select PNC members.
Palestinians increasingly favoring ‘peaceful negotiations’ over ‘armed resistance’ - poll
More than half of Palestinians (55.8%) now view peaceful negotiations as the best way to achieve their national goals, a significant increase from 2023, when only 28% said the same.
Can Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction handle peace with both Israel and Hamas?
PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS: Politically active Palestinians argue that Palestinians must learn to coexist with people they may profoundly disagree with, and do so peacefully.
My Word: The Marwan Barghouti effect - opinion
As Hollywood embraces Barghouti, collective memory is being reshaped to turn a terrorist into a hero.
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
Abbas could use the time during the postponement to make internal arrangements within his divided faction before Palestinians ever have the opportunity to vote.
Hamas and Dahlan’s factions seek alliance that could reshape Palestinian elections and weaken Abbas
A Palestinian figure who attended the Cairo anti-Abbas coalition meeting confirmed that no final decision has been made but added that the aim is clear.
Hamas support plunges among Palestinians as Barghouti emerges as top Abbas successor - poll
New polling presented by Khalil Shikaki shows declining confidence in Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, growing support for negotiations, and a potentially decisive role for Marwan Barghouti.
Lebanon weighs extraditing former Palestinian envoy accused of corruption
Lebanese officials must decide whether the former ambassador should face trial before Palestinian courts or remain under Lebanese jurisdiction.
IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence
Trump: US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz" • IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers
Pezeshkian claims Tehran in 'position of power' to end war despite blows to Iranian economy
Bessent: US will US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime' • US planning to block Abbas from addressing UNGA in September
