Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

PLO Executive Committee

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses a rare meeting of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s Central Council, on February 6, 2021. (WAFA)
February 9, 2022, 11:15 am
As Abbas packs PLO with loyalists, succession struggle looms in Palestinian politics
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
By Aaron Boxerman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman in the Gulf state on October 26, 2018. (Courtesy)
December 6, 2018, 12:39 am
PLO: In Oman, Netanyahu told leader he’s ready to cede land not security control
Azzam al-Ahmad, a senior Palestinian official, plays down significance of Israel’s PM’s October trip to Muscat, contending the two countries have long maintained ties
By Adam Rasgon
UN Special Coordinator Nikolay Mladenov, February 9, 2015. (CC BY-SA Ottokars, Wikipedia)
October 15, 2018, 5:12 am
EU throws support behind beleaguered UN Mideast peace envoy
Amid anger over Gaza mediation efforts, PLO is boycotting Nikolay Mladenov for ‘stepping outside’ his role, and PA’s PM refused to meet him
By Adam Rasgon
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, right, and United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov meet at PA President Mahmoud Abbas' former official residence in Gaza City, on October 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Prime Minister Office)
October 14, 2018, 3:13 pm
PA prime minister refuses to host UN Mideast envoy at his office
Amid anger over Gaza mediation efforts, PLO source accuses Nikolay Mladenov of ‘stepping outside’ his role
By Adam Rasgon
Illustrative: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas gestures as he chairs a Palestinian National Council meeting in Ramallah on April 30, 2018. (AFP/ABBAS MOMANI/File)
May 4, 2018, 3:51 am
Abbas re-elected head of PLO executive amid furor over anti-Semitic speech
Palestinian leader does not address uproar regarding his comments, but Palestinian lawmakers accuse Israel and US of trying to distract attention
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas recites a prayer prior to chairing a meeting of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on February 3, 2018. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)
April 29, 2018, 12:15 pm
Palestinians vote this week on PLO’s aging leaders, as Abbas tightens grip
With results largely pre-determined and widespread apathy in the streets, organization will choose its Executive Committee members for first time since 1996
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A Palestinian man near the UNRWA relief and social program office in Gaza City on January 8, 2018. (AFP Photo/Mohammed Abed)
March 10, 2018, 7:51 pm
PA turns down invitation to White House meeting on Gaza crisis
Amid ongoing freeze in ties with Washington, senior Palestinian official accuses Trump administration of ‘liquidating’ Palestinian national project
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority President President Mahmoud Abbas (C-R) attends a meeting with the Revolutionary Council of the ruling Fatah party in the West Bank city of Ramallah on March 1, 2018. (AFP Photo/Abbas Momani)
March 7, 2018, 7:45 pm
Palestinian leadership to meet amid Abbas health worries
Expected selection of new members to PLO’s top decision-making body next month is further fueling speculation on PA chief’s future
By Agencies
PLO official Hanan Ashrawi (Ahmad Gharabli/Flash90)
March 5, 2018, 6:07 pm
Palestinians pan Guatemala’s ‘dangerous and provocative’ embassy move
PLO’s Hanan Ashrawi says planned relocation to Jerusalem violates international law and undermines the prospects of peace
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 (AP/Dita Alangkara)
February 18, 2018, 1:35 am
Palestinians denounce PA over meetings with Israeli officials
Opposition factions say talks between counterpart ministers and other government representatives violate PLO, Fatah decisions to ‘disengage’ from Israel
By Khaled Abu Toameh
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reads notes as he chairs a meeting of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah on February 3, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI)
February 6, 2018, 4:43 pm
PA to form plan for extensive ‘disengagement’ from Israel
Palestinians to explore going it alone on economy, security, currency; move seen as tactic to appease Palestinian public rather than real bid for change
By Khaled Abu Toameh
Palestinian men load a horse-pulled cart with food donations outside the United Nations food distribution center in Gaza City on January 15, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABED)
January 17, 2018, 2:13 am
UNRWA warns US funding cut threatens regional security, Palestinian dignity
Head of aid agency calls for global fundraising effort; Washington insists move not a punishment
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A Palestinian youth carries food donations outside the United Nations food distribution center in Gaza City on January 15, 2018(AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABED)
January 16, 2018, 11:44 pm
Palestinians blame Israel for US funding cut to UNRWA
PLO official Hanan Ashrawi says Washington’s apparent gradual withdrawal from UN agency shows ‘it has no compunction in targeting the innocent’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Palestinian children take part in a rally in support of the Al-Aqsa mosque and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Nablus, August 1, 2017 (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
December 7, 2017, 2:46 am
PA calls school strike, urges students to march against Jerusalem recognition
As Palestinians fume over Trump’s acknowledgement of Israeli capital, Ramallah encourages teachers and pupils to rally in protest
By ToI Staff and Agencies
US President Donald Trump , left, and President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas stand for their national anthems during an arrival ceremony ahead of their meeting in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, May 23, 2017. (AP/Nasser Nasser)
December 6, 2017, 10:29 pm
Abbas says Trump’s Jerusalem decision ends historic US role as peace broker
PA leader calls for emergency meeting of PLO to form a response; says move is a reward to Israel for ‘occupation, settlement, apartheid and ethnic cleansing’
By Dov Lieber
Load More

Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community

Sign in or Register

Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Sign in or Register
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.