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Ex-PM Olmert: Trump must tell Netanyahu ‘enough is enough,’ war in Gaza a ‘crime’

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:02:12 +0000

Former premier says Netanyahu 'failed completely' by not preventing Oct. 7 massacre; Palestinian ex-foreign minister says two states 'only doable solution,' sides must be convinced

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Palestinian activist wants both sides to see the conflict through each other’s eyes

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:03:51 +0000

Samer Sinijlawi maintains that the best way to ensure security for Israelis and dignity for Palestinians after the war is for their respective leaders to become best friends

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‘Cosmetic’ PA reshuffle seen as bid by Abbas to hold power, avoid demanded reforms

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:13:17 +0000

Ramallah's new prime minister is likely to be another loyalist to the PA president, who appears to be trying to preempt US pressure for structural changes to revitalize the body

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Arafat’s nephew returns to Gaza, mounting challenge against aging, unpopular Abbas

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:09:18 +0000

Nasser al-Kidwa builds support in terror-ruled Strip, calling Palestinian Authority 'totalitarian' and destructive, as PA's rule appears increasingly tenuous

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As Abbas packs PLO with loyalists, succession struggle looms in Palestinian politics

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:15:30 +0000

The PA president appears to be backing rise of Hussein al-Sheikh, who has good ties with Israel, but critics decry backroom deals, saying next leader must be chosen by elections

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PLO to fill key posts as Abbas succession struggle heats up

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:17:33 +0000

Executive committee position left vacant by former chief negotiator Erekat will likely be taken by Hussein al-Sheikh, seen as possible successor to long-ruling PA president, 86

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After national vote nixed, PA seeks legitimacy in local elections

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:21:26 +0000

With a 2-part structure that starts with Fatah strongholds and leaves contested cities for later, ballots are seen by some as just an attempt to hush increasingly loud critics

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Over a dozen Palestinians arrested ahead of rally as PA crackdown widens

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:09:11 +0000

Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh later orders release of all those detained at Ramallah protest, the latest sparked by death of government critic

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Palestinians happy to see Netanyahu go, but fear more of the same in Bennett

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:01:05 +0000

In Ramallah, opposition politicians say a 'change government,' if it comes to pass, would be anything but that for the Palestinians

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36 Palestinian lists approved to run in May legislative elections

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 17:52:33 +0000

Apart from Fatah and Hamas, notable slates include factions backed by convicted terrorist Marwan Barghouti, exiled Abbas rival Dahlan

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In major challenge to Abbas, Barghouti, Arafat nephew form joint slate for vote

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:10:57 +0000

Shakeup could severely weaken Fatah and help its rivals in Hamas terror group, raises chances election will be nixed; former PA prime minister Fayyad registers his own list

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Poll: Neither Fatah nor Hamas would win majority in coming election

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:04:36 +0000

Survey suggests factions could be forced to partner in next government, following first planned Palestinian parliamentary election in 15 years scheduled for May

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Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas set to meet in Cairo to discuss elections

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:34:22 +0000

Abbas brushes off rumors that he intends to postpone national elections despite widening rifts in Fatah, while Hamas official says Israel has asked Fatah for delay

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Abbas ousts Yasser Arafat’s nephew from Fatah as election race heats up

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:51:03 +0000

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

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:56:27 +0000

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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