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Ex-Hamas hostage Rom Braslavski and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meet at the Palazzo Chigi in Rome; Meloni with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas

Italy's Meloni hosts ex-hostage Rom Braslavski, Palestinian leader Abbas in Rome

Italian PM welcomes Braslavski at Palazzo Chigi following his release from Gaza, then meets Mahmoud Abbas to discuss Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution; Meloni says Italy 'determined to play a leading role in the stabilization and reconstruction of Gaza'

ynet | 12.13.25

Hand in hand with Abbas: Spain’s Sanchez calls Palestine sister state, again accuses Israel of genocide

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Madrid, called Palestine a sister state and renewed his charge of genocide in Gaza, saying those responsible must face justice and provide compensation

Itamar Eichner | 12.10.25

Conditions are ripe for a third intifada

Opinion: Iran is trying to destabilize Judea and Samaria, and is pouring large quantities of weapons into Israel; Jewish terrorism is rampant in the territories, under the auspices of the state and the Israeli police; The Palestinian Authority is weakening, but Israel is not strengthening it even though it knows it is in its own interest

Avi Issacharoff | 11.19.25

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas

‘Cell is ready for Abbas’: Ben-Gvir urges arrests if UN advances Palestinian statehood plan

Police minister calls on Netanyahu to 'order targeted killings of senior PA officials' and jail Palestinian leader if UN plan moves forward, accusing Ramallah of glorifying terrorism and inciting violence

Moran Azulay | 11.17.25

Who comes after Abbas? A silent succession battle grips the Palestinian Authority

The Palestinian Authority faces a stark dilemma; pressure to hold elections threatens its stability, yet no one can predict how a public that has not voted in nearly two decades will choose; senior officials say independent candidates may emerge

Einav Halabi | 11.17.25

Two decades after succeeding Arafat, Abbas remains entrenched in the West Bank—unpopular, sidelined by Israel and accused of stifling Palestinian leadership as Gaza’s postwar fate hangs in the balance

Associated Press | 11.15.25

נשיא צרפת מקרון עם אבו מאזן בביקורו בפריז

France, Palestinian Authority launch joint panel to advance Palestinian statehood

During Paris visit, Macron and Abbas announce plan to draft constitution and prepare for post-war two-state solution; Abbas pledges reforms, condemns October 7 attacks and antisemitism, and urges more nations to recognize Palestine

Niv Shaiovich, news agencies | 11.11.25

Palestinian Authority President Abbas names ex-Israel liaison as successor amid calls for reform

Mahmoud Abbas named his longtime deputy, Hussein al-Sheikh — who once oversaw coordination with Israel — as his temporary successor in case of death or incapacity, replacing a previous appointee

Einav Halabi | 10.26.25

Palestinian Authority invited to Egypt 'peace summit' and Israel left out

Egypt to host a 'peace summit' marking the end of the Gaza war, with Donald Trump, Mahmoud Abbas and Western leaders — but without Netanyahu; France plans to reaffirm support for a Palestinian state

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.13.25

In UN address, Palestinian leader outlines postwar Gaza plan, calls on Hamas to disarm

Speaking by video from Ramallah after being barred by Trump admin, Mahmoud Abbas denounces Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank, condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault, and thanks 153 nations for recognizing Palestinian statehood

News agencies | 09.25.25

Palestinian leadership meets ahead of Abbas’s UN speech

Palestinian Authority chair instructs local leaders to meet in Ramallah to counter possible Israeli actions and capitalize on growing global recognition of Palestine

Einav Halabi | 09.22.25

UN General Assembly approves remote speech for Abbas after US denies him visa

International forum approves measure allowing Abbas to speak via video link after US denied him visa; Japan rules out recognition of Palestinian state, French Jews blast Macron and Israel seeks delay of UN debate set for Rosh Hashanah

Itamar Eichner | 09.19.25

UN General Assembly opens in New York today, what will Abbas do? He could speak via video

The 80th General Assembly begins today and a senior PA official told Ynet, in light of Abbas' visa denial, that the Palestinian president may deliver a speech remotely. However, there is another possibility: 'f the event is moved to Geneva, he will attend in person'

Einav Halabi | 09.09.25

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during a joint press conference with Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday

‘Everybody’s wrong’: experts split on Trump, Hamas and the PA

Dan Perry argues that both the Trump administration and Israel are making a mistake by equating the PA with Hamas

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 09.03.25

Palestinian leader's office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings

PA officials appeal to Washington after US revoked Mahmoud Abbas’ visa weeks before UN General Assembly; France, Saudi Arabia and EU leaders also voice concern, warning move risks further escalating tensions in the region

News agencies | 08.30.25

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