The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yasser-abed-rabbo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:13:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yasser Abed Rabbo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yasser-abed-rabbo/ 32 32 Abbas’s resignation from the PLO would be largely symbolic https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbass-resignation-from-the-plo-is-largely-symbolic/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1243821 The PA leader may be signaling he won't be around forever, but stepping down from the executive body won't affect his powers

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]]> Abbas reopens peace NGO in wake of EU pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-reopens-peace-ngo-in-wake-of-eu-pressure/ Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:18:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1240849 Move reverses a presidential order to shutter the Palestinian Peace Coalition run by rival Yasser Abed Rabbo

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]]> As West Bank storm brews, Abbas looks to groom a successor https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-west-bank-storm-brews-abbas-looks-to-groom-a-successor/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:33:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236583 September could be a fateful month -- with an escalation of violence, major changes in the Palestinian leadership, or both

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]]> Palestinian official denies closure of local peace group https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-official-denies-closure-of-local-peace-group/ Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:21:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236694 As critics accuse Mahmoud Abbas of targeting rival Yasser Abed Rabbo, PA official claims shuttering of Ramallah's Geneva Initiative branch is merely a bureaucratic misunderstanding

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]]> Abbas orders Palestinian NGO closed in spat with former deputy http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/19/us-palestinians-abbas-rival-idUSKCN0QO17320150819 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:03:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1236165 PA president issues decree to close internationally funded peace center run by Yasser Abed Rabbo, Reuters reports

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]]> Abbas to resign within two months, report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-to-resign-within-two-months-report-says/ Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:34:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1232169 PA president said to tell Egyptian journalist he will announce resignation at next Fatah convention

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]]> Palestinian official confirms secret Shalom-Erekat talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-official-confirms-secret-shalom-erekat-talks/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:14:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1223748 PLO's Tayseer Khalid says Amman meeting not first for PA negotiator and Israeli minister in charge of peace talks

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]]> Israeli, Palestinian negotiators hold low-key talks in Amman https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-palestinian-negotiators-hold-low-key-talks-in-amman/ Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:03:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1222194 Israeli sources confirm Shalom, Erekat meet in Jordan on calming tensions; Channel 1 reports Abbas planning to resign

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]]> Top PLO official says Abbas fired him illegally https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-plo-official-says-abbas-fired-him-illegally/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:39:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1213857 Former No. 2 Yasser Abed Rabbo was accused by PA president of colluding against him

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]]> Abbas fires deputy Abed Rabbo in PLO power struggle https://www.timesofisrael.com/abbas-fires-deputy-abed-rabbo-in-plo-power-struggle/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:03:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1207773 In a bid to sideline potential rivals, Palestinian Authority chief sacks long-time critic; cabinet asks PM for reshuffle

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]]> Palestinian official bashes ‘dictatorial’ Abbas https://www.timesofisrael.com/plo-official-bashes-dictatorial-abbas/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:41:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1105929 Yasser Abed Rabbo accuses PA president of intentionally undermining the Palestinian UN bid by presenting it too quickly

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]]> PLO wants to link ending Islamic extremism, Israeli conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/plo-wants-to-link-ending-islamic-extremism-israeli-conflict/ Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:05:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1078561 Abed Rabbo willing to work with US's 'strategic direction,' after Washington denies connection between IS, Palestinian problems

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]]> Palestinians to turn to Security Council by end of month https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-to-turn-to-security-council-by-end-of-month/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 08:48:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1078272&preview_id=1078272 PLO head says Ramallah rebuffs US request to hold off on UN resolution setting Israeli withdrawal deadline

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]]> Israel’s dilemma: Topple Hamas, or again come to terms with it https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-dilemma-topple-hamas-or-again-come-to-terms-with-it/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:29:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1038478 As Palestinians prepare to negotiate ceasefire in Cairo, Jerusalem still hasn't decided whether to oust Hamas or seek a new set of understandings

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]]> Hamas said to signal readiness for day-long timeout https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-said-to-signal-readiness-for-day-long-timeout/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:34:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1038472 Political chief Mashaal gives his approval; UN envoy pushes for 3-day ceasefire, but Islamist group doesn't respond

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