Smotrich Overturns Hebron Agreement, Abbas Issues Warning
Bezalel Smotrich has reportedly overturned the Hebron agreement, prompting a warning from Mahmoud Abbas.
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Bezalel Smotrich has reportedly overturned the Hebron agreement, prompting a warning from Mahmoud Abbas.

France's planned recognition of a Palestinian state in September 2025 was contingent on a promise to hold elections within 12 months, a commitment that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has reportedly failed to honor.

Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has joined the Fatah leadership following recent elections, sparking questions about nepotism and the group's commitment to inclusivity. The elections saw some changes but largely maintained the status quo within the party.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for the establishment of a Palestinian state and the withdrawal of Israel from Gaza, reiterating these demands in international forums. These calls come as Palestinian leaders hold rare meetings amid rising discontent.

Fatah, the party of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, is convening its general conference for the first time in a decade to elect a new central committee, amidst significant challenges facing the party.
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, is expected to be among the candidates for a leading position within the Fatah movement as the struggle for the Palestinian leader's successor intensifies.
Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have reportedly swept the recent Palestinian elections.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday telephoned Pope Leo XIV and voiced his concern over the "worrying" developments in the Middle East conflict and the living conditions of the Palestinian people amid rising Israeli settler violence and worsening conditions in Gaza, the Vatican said. "This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received a telephone call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding the worrying developments i...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in early 2027, marking the first such elections in over two decades. This announcement comes amidst ongoing international scrutiny regarding Israeli settlement products and their labeling.
An opinion piece argues that Avi Benlolo believes Carney lacks moral clarity regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, citing his interactions with Mahmoud Abbas compared to Isaac Herzog.

Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has been elected to a senior position within the Fatah party's leadership body. This move marks his entry into a top decision-making role within his father's political faction.

Israel announced its intention to sue The New York Times for defamation over allegations of Palestinian prisoner rape, while also facing criticism and defense regarding public figures like Lamine Yamal displaying Palestinian flags. These events unfold as Israel marked its 59th Jerusalem Day with a flag march.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly attempting to ensure his son, Yasser Abbas, secures a position on the Fatah central committee ahead of the party's leadership renewal on May 14.

The millionaire businessman son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly seeking a steering role in his father's political party. This move comes as a succession battle looms for control of the Palestinian Authority.
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held an Idul Fitri call to discuss bilateral and regional issues. This diplomatic exchange underscores ongoing relations and shared concerns between the two nations.
Ine Eriksen Søreide, a Norwegian politician, is facing accusations of concealing a child's murder following the visit of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Norway.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's increasingly tenuous control is highlighted by a recent Fatah congress, seen as an attempt to promote his son, while Marwan Barghouti, described as the most popular Palestinian leader, remains imprisoned by Israel since 2002.

Palestinian President Abbas participated in Fatah elections, while Qatar and Iran reaffirmed their support for Palestinians, with Iran emphasizing self-determination on the Nakba anniversary. Separately, protests involving the Palestinian flag occurred in Paris.

The Fatah party is set to elect its new central committee for the first time in 10 years, amidst ongoing questions about whether President Mahmoud Abbas will finally step aside after more than two decades at the helm.
A Fatah opposition figure, Samer Sinijlawi, has accused Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of holding Palestinians hostage with Western support.

Fatah, the party of President Mahmoud Abbas, won a majority in the Palestinian municipal elections held in the West Bank and a community in Gaza. Palestinian authorities hailed the elections as a success, with Fatah loyalists securing numerous seats.
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's President-elect, has extended Eid greetings to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.