The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mahmoud-abbas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mahmoud Abbas | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mahmoud-abbas/ 32 32 In rare critique, senior PA official says Abbas’s exclusion of political rivals is mistaken https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-critique-senior-pa-official-says-abbass-exclusion-of-political-rivals-is-mistaken/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:36:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836217 Jibril Rajoub tells ToI that those backing exiled ex-security chief Dahlan shouldn't be forced to sign 'humiliating' individual amnesty requests, as demanded by ruling Fatah party

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]]> In shift, Fatah opens leadership vote to terror convicts freed in hostage deals https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shift-fatah-opens-leadership-vote-to-terror-convicts-freed-in-hostage-deals/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:05:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829341 May conference confirms influence of hundreds released in deals for Gaza hostages -- including many who were serving life sentences for deadly attacks -- allowing them to cast ballots and win seats on bodies that guide the PA

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]]> Daily Briefing May 19: Trump frustrated as Iran talks stall, Gulf wary of renewed war https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-19-trump-frustrated-as-iran-talks-stall-gulf-wary-of-renewed-war/ Tue, 19 May 2026 10:25:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826418&preview=true&preview_id=3826418 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses details of Iran negotiations, an emboldened Hamas in Gaza and initial results from Fatah central committee elections

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]]> Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/backers-of-abbas-rival-excluded-from-fatah-confab-despite-egypts-push-for-inclusivity/ Fri, 15 May 2026 22:34:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824271 After PA president gave non-committal response to visiting Egyptian official, members of Dahlan-led faction left out of major gathering where elections held for party's top panels

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]]> Fatah gathers for first election in decade, as PA’s Abbas pledges to continue reforms https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-gathers-for-first-election-in-decade-as-pas-abbas-pledges-to-continue-reforms/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:31:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823558 3-day confab climaxes with vote for 18-member committee expected to play key role in post-Abbas era; PA president pans Israeli withholding of Ramallah's funds

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]]> Daily Briefing May 12: Extremist settlers dealt a blow with EU sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-12-extremist-settlers-dealt-a-blow-with-eu-sanctions/ Tue, 12 May 2026 11:16:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821643&preview=true&preview_id=3821643 US bureau chief Jacob Magid reports on Trump's Iran comments, the EU decision, a new Gaza police force, Mahmoud Abbas's son and Israel's US envoy's kerfuffle with some Jewish organizations

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]]> Abbas seen positioning son for Palestinian leadership, dismaying those seeking new blood https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-seen-positioning-son-for-palestinian-leadership-dismaying-those-seeking-new-blood/ Sun, 10 May 2026 16:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817532 Recent meetings between businessman Yasser Abbas and top PA officials, along with upcoming Fatah vote, stir angry speculation that president wants to keep power in his family

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]]> US says PA continuing to pay security prisoners despite reformed welfare criteria https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-pa-continuing-to-pay-security-prisoners-despite-reformed-welfare-criteria/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:02:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813286&preview=true&preview_id=3813286 Citing information from Israeli government and groups critical of the Palestinian Authority, State Department informs Congress that Ramallah not meeting benchmarks for lifting sanctions

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]]> PA leader Abbas’s loyalists win local elections, including in Gaza’s Deir al‑Balah https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-leader-abbass-loyalists-win-local-elections-including-in-gazas-deir-al-balah/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:39:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3810540 First election of any kind in Strip in over 2 decades is cast by Ramallah as a success and 'another step on the path to full independence'

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]]> Turnout low as Palestinians in West Bank and part of Gaza vote in local elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/turnout-low-as-palestinians-in-west-bank-and-gaza-vote-in-local-elections/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:05:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809767 Only 21.2% of registered voters cast ballots in Strip's Deir el-Balah area, with first vote there since 2006 seen largely as a test for possible future polls

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]]> PA holds local elections, including first in parts of Gaza since 2007 Hamas takeover https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-holds-local-elections-including-first-in-parts-of-gaza-since-2007-hamas-takeover/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:26:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3809454 Election is one of the reforms demanded in Trump's Gaza peace plan, but no faction other than Abbas's Fatah has put forward a party slate; vote in Gaza's Deir al-Balah largely symbolic

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]]> PA, rights groups denounce death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly terror https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-rights-groups-denounce-death-penalty-law-for-palestinians-convicted-of-deadly-terror/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:30:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791793 Palestinian Authority President Abbas says legislation violates international and humanitarian law; Hamas threatens attacks to retaliate for law's passage

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]]> Abbas accuses Israel of putting up ‘obstacles’ blocking phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-accuses-israel-of-putting-up-obstacles-blocking-phase-2-of-gaza-ceasefire/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:51:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754430 Palestinian Authority leader hits out at Jerusalem for 'continuing to violate' truce with Hamas, which is refusing to disarm as stipulated by US-backed ceasefire deal

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]]> Muslim countries, EU join condemnations of Israeli moves deepening West Bank control https://www.timesofisrael.com/muslim-countries-eu-join-condemnations-of-israeli-moves-deepening-west-bank-control/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:32:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751247 Muslim states, including allies and adversaries, call security cabinet decision illegal and a 'dangerous escalation'; EU: It's a 'step in the wrong direction'

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]]> Abbas receives draft constitution that aims to transition PA to full-fledged state https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-receives-draft-constitution-that-aims-to-transition-pa-to-full-fledged-state/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:09:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750075 Document must be approved by public referendum, which PA president may hold off on scheduling to avoid punitive measures from Israel, which is already withholding billions in funds

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