The Latest Breaking News from Mahmoud Abbas

‘Pipe dream’: Why is the US pushing the Palestinian Authority to lead Gaza?

Analysts say talk of the Palestinian Authority governing a destroyed post-conflict Gaza is premature and unrealistic.

Al Jazeera · Nov 17, 2023

Could exiled former Palestinian leader Mohammed Dahlan lead Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war?

The former leader of Fatah in Gaza, Mohammed Dahlan, has been living in exile in the United Arab Emirates for the past 10 years, where he has become a successful businessman. Born in the Palestinian coastal enclave, Dahlan is a powerful financial force in Gaza and an influential figure in…

France 24 · Nov 12, 2023

Palestinians in Lebanon disappointed that Hezbollah won’t escalate

‘I wanted him to open up the war completely’: Palestinians in Lebanon expected more from Nasrallah.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2023

Gaza Conflict Intensifies Near Medical Facilities, Draws Global Response

Intensified conflict in Gaza as hostilities near medical facilities escalate, drawing international reactions.

Zenger · Nov 10, 2023

From sport to music, Chile’s Palestinian diaspora rallies to support Gaza

Chile is home to the largest Palestinian population outside of the Middle East, making the community a political force.

Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2023

Fake story about assassination attempt on Mahmoud Abbas goes viral

A video supposedly showing an assassination attempt on Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, has been circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter) since November 7. However, it turns out that the video actually shows a police drug raid on a refugee camp near Ramallah in the West Bank…

France 24 · Nov 9, 2023

Albanese speaks with Palestinian Authority leader

Anthony Albanese has called Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the Hamas attack on Israel and express concern over civilian casualties.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Israel says it will maintain "overall security responsibility" for Gaza. What might that look like?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not elaborate when he said that Israel would maintain indefinite “overall security responsibility” in Gaza once it removes Hamas from power in response to the Islamic militant group's cross-border raid

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Reports of alleged Mahmoud Abbas assassination attempt are fake

Users are sharing a viral video that they claim shows the exact moment the convoy of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was attacked in an assassination attempt. But this video has nothing to do with the Palestinian leader. We tell you what this video really shows in this edition of…

France 24 · Nov 8, 2023

Blinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023