The Latest Breaking News from Mahmoud Abbas

What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel?

Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next

The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Biden says Hamas attacks on Israel were ‘sheer evil’

US President Joe Biden, speaking from the White House on Tuesday, said that Saturday’s attack on Israel was “sheer evil”, and reiterated US support for Israel. Also on Tuesday, Hamas attacked a southern Israeli city after warning residents to evacuate, as Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip. Read our live…

France 24 · Oct 10, 2023

World reaction to surprise attack by Palestinian Hamas on Israel

International response after Hamas launches the biggest attack on Israel in decades with hostages taken and many killed.

Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2023

New path for early human migrations through a once-lush Arabia contradicts a single ‘out of Africa’ origin

Our species, Homo sapiens, migrated out of Africa multiple times – reaching the Levant and Arabia between 130,000 and 70,000 years ago, as exemplified by human fossils and archaeological sites found at various locations.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023

Israeli And Saudi Officials Frustrated With U.S. Emphasis On Jerusalem Concessions

Washington's focus on Palestinian concessions hampers normalization process, say sources

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

Israeli Delegation Receives Warm Welcome In Saudi Arabia For U.N. Tourism Gathering

Saudi Tourism Minister emphasizes the role of tourism in bridging cultures and fostering economic prosperity.

Zenger · Sep 28, 2023

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Taylor Force Act And ‘Pay To Slay’ Efforts

Rep. Joe Wilson chairs hearing condemning Palestinian Authority's payments to terrorists

Zenger · Sep 28, 2023

Netanyahu To Visit Turkey, Marking First Israeli Premier Visit In Over A Decade

Turkish President Erdogan plans reciprocal visit to Israel, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

Saudi delegation visits Palestinian territories as Israel and Saudi Arabia eye normalization

The newly appointed Saudi ambassador to the Palestinian Authority is visiting the Israeli-occupied West Bank for the first time

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023