The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ahmad-majdalani/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ahmad Majdalani | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ahmad-majdalani/ 32 32 PA document shows ‘pay-to-slay’ has been scrapped, new system in place https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-document-shows-pay-to-slay-has-been-scrapped-new-system-in-place/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:26:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640869 Ramallah says 3,000 people who received stipends based on prison sentence length are now ineligible, while 2,000 households will be added under new program based on financial need

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]]> Abbas confidant: If Trump advances Gaza ‘expulsion’ plan, PA will cut ties with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-confidant-if-trump-advances-gaza-expulsion-plan-pa-will-cut-ties-with-us/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:52:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3493434 Ahmad Majdalani says Ramallah wants to turn page with Washington after bitter first term, is maintaining contacts because it doesn't see president's proposal being implemented

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]]> Seeking funds abroad, Abbas ally touts prisoner payment reform that’s ‘unpopular’ at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeking-funds-abroad-abbas-ally-touts-prisoner-payment-reform-thats-unpopular-at-home/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:07:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3491336 Tapped to head welfare fund replacing 'pay-to-slay,' Ahmad Majdalani says it'll be strictly need-based, and should suffice for US and Israel to scrap 'unjust' sanctions on Ramallah

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]]> In major win for Trump, PA’s Abbas signs decree ending ‘pay-to-slay’ system https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-major-win-for-trump-pas-abbas-signs-decree-ending-pay-to-slay-system/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:27:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3479562 Reform will bring families of security prisoners and slain terrorists into same welfare system as other Palestinians, be based on economic need; move was largely finalized in Biden era

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]]> Having given up on the US, Palestinians look to China to mediate peace with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/having-given-up-on-the-us-palestinians-look-to-china-to-mediate-peace-with-israel/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:06:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3030339 PA minister Ahmad Majdalani tells ToI that Beijing can use billions in trade as leverage to coax Jerusalem to come to the table as Washington's influence on the global stage wanes

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]]> ‘It’s all the same’: As Israel’s far-right surges in election, Palestinians shrug https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-all-the-same-as-israels-far-right-surges-in-election-palestinians-shrug/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:15:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2866133 Amid apathy in West Bank, and anger at Lapid for continuing some of Netanyahu's policies, some activists find reason for optimism: 'It will lead to some international pressure'

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]]> Israel, PA discuss potential aid to Ramallah amid fears of economic collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-pa-discuss-potential-aid-to-ramallah-amid-fears-of-economic-collapse/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:56:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2607035 Officials tell ToI Israel could send as much as $247 million to support Ramallah, which has seen international aid dwindle over past year and is in dire economic state

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]]> Incoming, outgoing national security advisers meet Egyptian intel chief in Cairo https://www.timesofisrael.com/incoming-outgoing-national-security-advisers-said-to-meet-egyptian-intel-chief/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:04:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2596306&preview=true&preview_id=2596306 Eyal Hulata and Meir Ben-Shabbat reportedly sit down with Abbas Kamel to discuss maintaining Gaza ceasefire brokered more than two months ago by Egypt

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]]> PA official: Deal reached to send Qatari cash to Gaza, but challenges remain https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-official-deal-reached-to-send-qatari-cash-to-gaza-but-challenges-remain/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2594713 Palestinian banks reportedly concerned over international sanctions should they transfer funds to Gazans linked to Hamas

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]]> With Israel and Gaza already beset by chaos, West Bank ‘explosion’ looms https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-chaos-strikes-israel-and-gaza-the-west-bank-stays-at-a-simmer-for-now/ Fri, 14 May 2021 12:44:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2544114 Palestinian Authority security forces have cracked down on some protests; Hamas’s influence said to be spreading widely in the area, sparking fears that relative calm may not last

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]]> Abbas expected to delay election, but could pay heavy price – diplomatic source https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-expected-to-delay-election-but-could-pay-heavy-price-diplomatic-source/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:28:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2531044 A decision to push off the vote may alienate international partners, source says; Palestinians have not held a national election for 15 years

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]]> Palestinian groups to meet soon for final decision on holding election: official https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-groups-to-meet-soon-for-final-decision-on-holding-election-official/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:32:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2528669 Vote scheduled for May 22, but Ramallah demanding participation of East Jerusalem Palestinians; Abbas's opponents say it's an excuse to cancel

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]]> Palestinian factions pledge ‘transparent’ election without violent intimidation https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-factions-pledge-transparent-election-without-violent-intimidation/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:06:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2507625 Fatah, Hamas and dozen other groups sign on to 'honor code' governing upcoming vote, which includes ban on brandishing weapons at rallies

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]]> In Jordan and Egypt, quiet qualms that Palestinian elections will boost Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jordan-and-egypt-quiet-qualms-that-palestinian-elections-will-boost-hamas/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 01:40:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2499545 Neither Cairo nor Amman is convinced that the scheduled Palestinian elections will happen. But with Fatah divided, a Hamas win could ripple out in unwanted ways

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]]> In blow to Abbas, senior Fatah official to form separate bloc to run in election https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-blow-to-abbas-senior-fatah-official-to-form-separate-bloc-to-run-in-election/ Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:56:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2499555 Nasser al-Qidwa, a member of Fatah's powerful central committee and Yasser Arafat's nephew, has long been an Abbas critic; says he hopes the imprisoned Barghouti will head his bloc

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