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Concessions without talks: The risk of U.S.-Hamas engagement

Analysis: It wasn't all that long ago that the Obama administration pressured Israel into a 10-month settlement freeze, aiming to bring the Palestinian Authority to peace talks, but to no avail; Will history repeat itself?

Michael Oren | 03.14.25

אהוד אולמרט מחמוד עבאס אבו מאזן הצהרה תקשורתית ניו יורק

Olmert reveals the 'napkin map': Former prime minister shows never-before-seen two-state proposal

In new documentary, Ehud Olmert shows map he presented to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in 2008, which would have seen both parties exchange territory in and near West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem

Ynet | 02.24.25

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and US President Donald Trump in 2017

Abbas slams ‘delusional’ Trump over Gaza displacement plan

Palestinian Authority chairman calls Trump plan 'attempt to erase the Palestinian cause,' warns of Israeli 'war crimes' and accuses settler groups of undermining the two-state solution

Einav Halabi | 02.15.25

Seeking legitimacy: Abbas moves to end stipends for terrorists, families

In controversial move, Palestinian Authority chairman cancels laws providing financial support to families of terrorists and prisoners; Hamas and Islamic Jihad call move 'blatant surrender to US and Zionist pressure'

Einav Halabi | 02.11.25

'The Palestinian people will never abandon their land': Palestinians outraged over Trump's Gaza plan

Palestinian leaders reject Trump’s Gaza evacuation plan as 'violation of international law' and attack on sovereignty; Egypt opposes move, ramping up reconstruction to prevent displacement, while Hamas warns it will further destabilize the region

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.05.25

אבו מאזן מברך את המחבל יאסר אבו-בכר, האחראי לפיגוע בנתניה ב-2002

PA's Abbas congratulates terrorist released in hostage deal

IDF continues to act trying to prevent celebrations following release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners after the release of additional Hamas hostages

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 01.26.25

Abbas must cooperate in Gaza rule or risk isolation

Analysis: The PA chairman will have to decide whether to sign a presidential decree that will establish the committee and give up exclusive control or be cut off from EU funding

Einav Halabi | 12.05.24

Hamas agrees to US-supervised plan for post-war Gaza management, report says

Report outlines proposed administration plan establishing committee that would oversee enclave under US supervision; Palestinian Authority conditions agreement in Hamas recognizing its exclusive rule

Einav Halabi | 12.03.24

Does Rawhi Fattouh have the support of the Palestinian people?

Maurice Hirsch: The PA has been 'entirely usurped by the PLO and its mechanisms'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 11.29.24

Palestinian leader Abbas names interim successor in case of departure

Rawhi Fattouh tapped interim Palestinian Authority chairman until elections held; PA officials claim US-Saudi pressure aims to reshape leadership, possibly preparing PA to govern Gaza post-war

Einav Halabi | 11.27.24

גרפיטי יאסר ערפאת מנהיג יו"ר הרשות הפלסטינית פלסטינים רמאללה 20 שנה ל מות מוות

Palestinians mark 20th anniversary of Arafat's death: 'We will preserve his legacy'

Palestinian Authority holds dozens of ceremonies to commemorate first Palestinian leader, who killed hundreds of Israelis and signed the Oslo Accords

Einav Halabi | 11.11.24

מכתב מאבו מאזן לדונלד טראמפ בעקבות ניסיון ההתנקשות בו

How the Palestinian leader Is trying to get closer to President-Elect Trump

Mahmoud Abbas uses Trump daughter's husband's family connections; condemns the assassination attempts in a letter, and is quick to congratulates his electoral victory in effort to mend relations with the returning President

Einav Halabi | 11.11.24

דגלי ספרד נורבגיה ואירלנד מונפים מחוץ לעיריית שכם

Hamas massacre to be celebrated in Spain as Israel unable to sway public opinion

Several pro-Palestinian organizations announce plans to celebrate atrocities committed on Israelis; Israel's position at a disadvantage with no Ambassador named to head mission harming efforts to counter Palestinian narrative

Itamar Eichner | 09.26.24

PA President Abbas determined to visit Gaza 'reconnect with his people' there

Mahmoud Abbas plans a visit to Gaza to reestablish the Palestinian Authority's presence, despite Israel's opposition; To facilitate the visit, Abbas is looking for international support and is emboldened by PA's rising popularity among Palestinians who have had enough of Hamas' failed leadership

Einav Halabi | 08.20.24

אבו מאזן פגישה עם נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן ב אנקרה

Abbas says will visit Gaza, in Turkish parliament speech

Palestinian Authority president in visit to Turkey meets Erdogan and accuses the US of prolonging 'catastrophe' in Gaza amid its support of Israel

Reuters | 08.15.24