Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas is a Palestinian political leader serving as the President of the Palestinian Authority since 2005 and as the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He is known for his moderate stance and efforts to negotiate peace with Israel, although his leadership has faced criticism for being ineffective in achieving significant progress in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Abbas' administration has also dealt with internal divisions, particularly with the militant group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. His position has been further complicated by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and recent proposals by international leaders, including Donald Trump, which have raised questions about the future of Palestinian sovereignty.
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Mahmoud Abbas visited the new Alamein city to attend the tripartite summit with Egypt and Jordan.
كيف خطفت العلمين الجديدة بسحرها الفريد أنظار رؤساء العالم ؟
Egypt· 2026-05-29
Mahmoud Abbas received a phone call from Abdel Fattah el-Sisi regarding ongoing regional developments.
الرئيس السيسى يؤكد ضرورة وقف التصعيد الحالي وأولوية الحل السلمي لكافة أزمات المنطقةEgypt· 2026-03-06
Mahmoud Abbas is the president of the Palestinian Authority, facing criticism for his cooperation with Israel.
« Ils sont les esclaves de leur maître israélien » : l’Autorité palestinienne prise au piège de sa coopération sécuritaire avec l’Etat hébreu
France· 2026-02-26
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed New Year greetings to Xi Jinping.
外国领导人和国际组织负责人祝贺马年新春 --国际--人民网
China· 2026-02-22
Mahmoud Abbas congratulated the President of Kazakhstan on the occasion of Ramadan.
Касым-Жомарт Токаев получил поздравления с Рамазаном
Kazakhstan· 2026-02-21
Mahmoud Abbas sent his New Year wishes to Xi Jinping.
外国领导人和国际组织负责人祝贺马年新春--时政--人民网China· 2026-02-21Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his New Year wishes to Xi Jinping.
外国领导人和国际组织负责人祝贺马年新春 _光明网China· 2026-02-21Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's actions as a serious escalation and violation of law.
Apa Saja yang Dibahas dalam Pertemuan Perdana Dewan Perdamaian?
Indonesia· 2026-02-19
Mahmoud Abbas stated that the Israeli plan is illegal and invalid, constituting an open attempt by Israel to legalize settlement expansion.
Trump diz haver promessas de US$ 5 bi para reconstruir Gaza; Israel aprova registrar partes da Cisjordânia como terras estatais
Brazil· 2026-02-15
Mahmoud Abbas called for the lifting of all obstacles imposed by Israel during a speech at the African Union summit.
Cessez-le-feu dans la bande de Gaza : Mahmoud Abbas appelle à « lever tous les obstacles » imposés par IsraëlFrance· 2026-02-14
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian National Authority, described the new legislation as dangerous and an open attempt by Israel to legalize land confiscation.
Israel está a transformar a arqueologia numa “arma de guerra” na Cisjordânia | Património
Portugal· 2026-02-11
Mahmoud Abbas has led the Palestinian Authority since 2005, facing increasing challenges to its legitimacy.
Cisjordanie : l’UE rappelle à Israël que « l’annexion est illégale en droit international » après les mesures prises pour étendre son contrôle sur le territoire palestinienFrance· 2026-02-10
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, declared the actions illegal and called for intervention from the US and the UN.
Israel aprova medidas para “continuar a matar o Estado palestiniano” | CisjordâniaPortugal· 2026-02-09Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, stated that the Israeli plan is illegal and invalid.
Israel anuncia medidas de controle sobre a Cisjordânia e ministro diz que objetivo é 'matar a ideia do Estado palestino'Brazil· 2026-02-09Abbas is mentioned as a leader Netanyahu wants to avoid being seen with during the peace council.
הסיבות לנסיעה הבהולה של נתניהו לארה"ב
Israel· 2026-02-08
Mahmoud Abbas insists that all funds for the new committee go through him.
Ponovo otvoreni prelaz Rafa od slabe vajde za Gazu
Montenegro· 2026-02-08
Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree to hold elections for the Palestinian National Council on November 1st.
عباس يدعو إلى انتخابات المجلس الوطني الفلسطيني في أول نوفمبر المقبل
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-03Vladimir Putin met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss peace in the Middle East.
بوتين: موقف روسيا ثابت تجاه قضايا السلام في الشرق الأوسطUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-23
Abbas called for the full implementation of the peace plan and a central role for the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
US unveils plans for development of 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Mahmoud Abbas stated that the Palestinian territories have suffered immense damage under Israeli occupation.
Vladimir Poutine juge la création d'un Etat palestinien essentielle à la paix au Moyen-Orient
Cameroon· 2026-01-22Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is due to meet with Putin for talks in Moscow.
Trump launches his ‘Board of Peace’ that some fear may eventually rival the UN
Canada· 2026-01-22
Mahmoud Abbas was informed by Putin about Russia's readiness to support the Council of Peace.
Trump lança Conselho da Paz em Davos com críticas à ONU e grupo reduzido de países signatáriosBrazil· 2026-01-22
Vladimir Putin met with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the contribution to the 'Council of Peace'.
Путин обсудит с Уиткоффом взнос России в «Совет мира» — РБК
Russia· 2026-01-22
Abbas is the Palestinian President whom Putin is scheduled to meet to discuss the proposed contribution to the Board of Peace.
Rebuild Gaza, Ukraine: Putin responds to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite — what’s the $1bn frozen-asset offer?
India· 2026-01-22Putin plans to discuss the proposal with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Путін пропонує спрямувати $1 млрд із заморожених активів РФ у "Раду миру"
Ukraine· 2026-01-21
The President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas was set to visit Russia later this week.
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
United States· 2026-01-19
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently held phone negotiations with Mahmoud Abbas.
Казахстан приглашен в Совет мира по ГазеKazakhstan· 2026-01-19
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas voiced support for the committee that would run Gaza through a transitional phase.
Ali Shaath, the Palestinian civil engineer who wants to bulldoze the Gaza strip into the sea
Australia· 2026-01-16
Mahmoud Abbas is the Palestinian president who expressed support for the committee led by Ali Shaat.
Inženjer koji obećava da će obnoviti GazuMontenegro· 2026-01-16
Despite Israeli opposition to any role for the Ramallah-based PA, ruled by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.
US announces start of phase two of Gaza peace plan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-15
