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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

חילופי אש בין מנגנוני הביטחון למחבלים באיו"ש

Egypt training thousands of Palestinians for postwar Gaza security force: 'Either Hamas or chaos'

Egypt is training potential Palestinian recruits at military academies; most come from the Palestinian Authority’s security services, and some Fatah members, Hamas’ rival, join from Gaza as well

Ynet | 08.27.25

All or nothing: Why Netanyahu can’t afford to settle for a partial Hamas deal

Analysis: Israel’s cabinet insists that only a complete deal—freeing all hostages, dismantling Hamas and defining Gaza’s future—can justify ending the war; A temporary ceasefire risks eroding hard-won leverage, reviving Hamas and squandering rare alignment with US and Arab partners

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.19.25

האפיפיור ליאו ה-14 בטקס ההכתרה שלו בוותיקן

Speaking with PA's Abbas, Pope opposes 'forced displacement' of Palestinians

In conversation with Palestinian president, Leo condemns 'indiscriminate use of force' in the Gaza Strip, calls for an end to the 'barbarity of war'

Reuters | 07.21.25

Families of Oct 7 victims sue Palestinian Authority for over $270 million

Lawsuit filed by over 208 family members of 122 victims seeks over NIS 1 billion from the Palestinian Authority for its alleged role in funding and inciting Hamas’s October 7 massacre

Lital Dubrovitsky | 07.13.25

Mahmoud Abbas and French President Emmanuel Macron

PA's Abbas condemns October 7, pledges to expel Hamas from Gaza in letter to Macron

In message ahead of key peace summit, Palestinian president outlines sweeping plan to end Gaza war, including security reforms and commitment to elections and international oversight

Itamar Eichner, AFP | 06.10.25

Saudi minister cancels plan to visit Palestinian Authority

After Israel warned PA deputy chairman, Al-Sheikh, that it would not allow a delegation of Arab ministers to enter the West Bank via the Allenby Bridge, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan says he is postponing his trip

Itamar Eichner | 05.31.25

בנימין נתניהו והנסיך פייסל בן פרחאן אל סעוד

Israel blocks Saudi minister's Ramallah visit

A delegation of Arab foreign ministers scheduled a visit to the West Bank to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas as part of the efforts by Saudi Arabia to promote international recognition of a Palestinian State

Itamar Eichner | 05.31.25