Mahmoud Abbas
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White House backs plan for Tony Blair to lead interim Gaza authority
The White House is reportedly supporting a proposal that would place former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair at the helm…
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Abbas to Establish Palestinian VP Post, Grants Amnesty to Fatah Rivals
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas unveiled plans on Tuesday to establish a vice-presidency and grant amnesty to expelled Fatah members, as…
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Palestinian Authority Forces Kill Journalist in Jenin
Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces have killed a young female journalist in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, her family said on…
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Mahmoud Abbas asks Israel for approval to visit Gaza Strip
The Palestinian Authority has informed Israel of President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to visit the Gaza Strip with members of the…
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Putin Reaffirms Russia’s Support for Palestinian Statehood
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed deep concern for the Palestinian people during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, reiterating…
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Hamas Lashes Out at Abbas’s ‘Unilateral’ Designation of New PM
Hamas criticized the “unilateral” designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime minister…
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Abbas Welcomes Humanitarian Pause, Urges Ceasefire
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the humanitarian pause that has been reached in Gaza. Hussein Al-Sheikh, the Secretary-General of the Palestine…
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