Mahmoud Abbas

Mahmoud Abbas

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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 is the president of the Palestinian Authority whom Obama threatened to pull aid from if he did not withdraw an anti-settlement resolution.

The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump | US political lobbying
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-02
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Mahmoud Abbas expressed solidarity and condolences to the President of Tunisia, Kaïs Saïed, following the devastating fires in Tunisia.

Incendies en Tunisie : le président palestinien adresse un message de soutien à Kaïs Saïed
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-08-01
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Mahmoud Abbas is looking towards the UN General Assembly in September to increase external pressure on Israel.

מספר הפיגועים יורד אבל המתח דווקא עולה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-31
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Abbas is identified as a key figure in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly regarding the one-state solution.

מפת האיומים של הציבור הישראלי
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-27
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Mahmoud Abbas is the current president of Palestine, whose political position is questioned in light of recent events.

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Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-07-16
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Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, expressed appreciation for China's support under Xi Jinping's leadership.

世界政党政要热烈祝贺中国共产党成立105周年 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-07-02
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Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, appreciated China's support for Palestine under Xi Jinping's leadership.

世界政党政要热烈祝贺中国共产党成立105周年--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-07-01
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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 المنطقة
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2026-03-06
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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
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-26
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Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel's actions as a serious escalation and violation of law.

Apa Saja yang Dibahas dalam Pertemuan Perdana Dewan Perdamaian?
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-02-19
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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
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-15
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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 Israël
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-14
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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
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-11
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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” | Cisjordânia
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-09
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Mahmoud 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'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-09
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Abbas is mentioned as a leader Netanyahu wants to avoid being seen with during the peace council.

הסיבות לנסיעה הבהולה של נתניהו לארה"ב
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-08
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Mahmoud Abbas insists that all funds for the new committee go through him.

Ponovo otvoreni prelaz Rafa od slabe vajde za Gazu
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-02-08
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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
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-03
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Vladimir Putin met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss peace in the Middle East.

بوتين: موقف روسيا ثابت تجاه قضايا السلام في الشرق الأوسط
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-23
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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
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
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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
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-01-22
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Palestinian 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
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-01-22
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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
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2026-01-22
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