The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/azzam-al-ahmad/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Azzam al-Ahmad | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/azzam-al-ahmad/ 32 32 Fatah, Hamas take ‘positive’ steps toward reconciliation at talks in Algeria https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-hamas-take-positive-steps-toward-reconciliation-at-talks-in-algeria/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:50:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2852240 Hamas official says agreement reached to hold elections within a year, though Fatah suggests sides are still far from deal

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]]> Little hope for change in Ramallah as Israel switches out governments again https://www.timesofisrael.com/little-hope-for-change-in-ramallah-as-israel-switches-out-governments-again/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:07:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2784783 Senior PLO official says Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid not significantly different for Palestinians, slams Mansour Abbas for joining 'extremist' coalition

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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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]]> Abbas ousts Yasser Arafat’s nephew from Fatah as election race heats up https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-ousts-yasser-arafats-nephew-from-fatah-as-election-race-heats-up/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:51:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2504229 Senior official Nasser al-Qidwa has called for 'radical change' in the Palestinian Authority, plans to challenge the main Fatah slate in the upcoming legislative elections

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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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]]> As Palestinians plan vote, Jerusalem looms as possible obstacle — or pretext https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-palestinians-plan-vote-jerusalem-looms-as-possible-obstacle-or-pretext/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:14:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2479467 Israel demands ballots only in West Bank and Gaza, but hoped-for capital is a red line for the PA, which could use the issue as an excuse to halt the first PA election in 15 years

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]]> Palestinian factions begin election talks in Cairo https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-factions-begin-election-talks-in-cairo/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:33:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2484267 Representatives of Fatah, Hamas and other groups gather in Egyptian capital; negotiations may send Palestinians to the ballot box after 15 years, but observers skeptical

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]]> Sharply divided Palestinian factions arrive in Cairo for election talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharply-divided-palestinian-factions-arrive-in-cairo-for-election-talks/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 19:51:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2483711 Fatah and Hamas have not held elections in 15 years, despite numerous promises to do so, and technical issues could prevent the vote from being held this time too

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]]> Abbas rival Dahlan banned from running in Palestinian election — Fatah official https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-rival-dahlan-banned-from-running-in-palestinian-election-fatah-official/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:23:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2476526 Former PA security chief doesn't have a 'clean record,' says Azzam al-Ahmad, referring to past conviction; Dahlan spokesperson vows to take 'message to the streets'

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]]> Fatah, Hamas say they’ve agreed to hold Palestinian elections in coming months https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-hamas-say-theyve-agreed-to-hold-palestinian-elections-in-coming-months/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:50:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2395232 Similar announcements have come to naught in the past; top Fatah official says no vote without East Jerusalemites' participation, a request Israel has never granted

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]]> Top Fatah official talks of ‘Zionist territorial designs from Nile to Euphrates’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-fatah-official-tells-of-zionist-territorial-designs-from-nile-to-euphrates/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:14:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2392121&preview=true&preview_id=2392121 Railing against Israel's peace deals with UAE and Bahrain, Azzam Al-Ahmad claims Palestinians are defending all Arab nations from Israel's expansion plots

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]]> Abbas said to refuse to take phone call from Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-said-to-refuse-to-take-phone-call-from-trump/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:30:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2228857 PA president reportedly turned down multiple requests over last few days as US prepares to roll out peace plan already rejected by Ramallah

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]]> Top PLO official: Despite Israeli cuts, PA should keep accepting tax transfers https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-plo-official-despite-israeli-cuts-pa-should-keep-accepting-tax-transfers/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:30:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2213080 Azzam al-Ahmad says Palestinians shouldn't 'hurt' themselves in responding to Jerusalem's decision to withhold funds over payouts to families of dead attackers

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]]> Abbas calls ex-Hamas head to check up on his health, PA media says https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-calls-ex-hamas-head-to-check-up-on-his-health-pa-media-says/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:05:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2192056 Gaza-based source with knowledge of Khaled Mashaal's medical condition says former terror group chief is experiencing a 'minor illness' and is at home in Doha

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]]> Abbas set to meet Qatari emir in Doha to discuss election efforts https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-set-to-meet-qatari-emir-in-doha-to-discuss-election-efforts/ Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:19:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2189851 Gulf state was Ramallah’s second biggest Arab backer between January and September, also cultivates close ties with Hamas

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