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Palestinians want to choose their own leaders – a year of war has distanced them further from this democratic goal

Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections.

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Palestinian President Abbas Extends Condolences Over Nasrallah's Death

Mahmoud Abbas extends condolences for Nasrallah's death; Hezbollah confirms leader's demise in Israeli airstrikes. Nasrallah, a co-founder of Hezbollah, wa...

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Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over.

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Palestinian Leader Denounces Israel's Offensive In Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for international intervention for peace. Tensions and complexities in the conflict highlighted.

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Mahmoud Abbas Delivers Anti-Israel Speech At U.N.

Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, criticized Israel and faced backlash for his anti-Israel rhetoric and alignment with Hamas.

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Palestinian President Abbas Calls For International Sanctions On Israel

Palestinian President Abbas addresses UN on Gaza and West Bank conflict, calls for international action.

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Leader of Palestinian Authority denounces Israeli Gaza offensive at UN, insists: 'We will not leave'

The head of the Palestinian Authority has denounced Israel in front of world leaders

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‘Stop sending weapons to Israel,’ says Palestinian leader Abbas in UN speech

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world to stop providing Israel with weapons, saying it has devastated the Gaza Strip to the point where the Palestinian territory is no longer fit for living. Abbas made the plea in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly…

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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly calls for end of Israeli occupation

United Nations demands an end to Israel’s illegal presence in the Palestinian territories within 12 months.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: Israeli troops claim five Palestinian militants killed at mosque in West Bank operation – as it happened

Thursday violence follows major raids across the region which saw at least 10 Palestinians killed as part of an operation the military said could last days

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Israeli forces kill at least nine Palestinians in major West Bank raids

Israeli military says raids aimed at thwarting ‘immediate threat’ to civilians

The Independent UK

Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale

New round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations begins without Hamas

US, Qatar, Egypt and Israel meet in Doha in effort to prevent fighting escalating into region-wide Middle East conflict

The Guardian - UK

Abbas Vows To Visit Gaza Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Palestinian leader Abbas to visit Gaza supported by Turkey amid Israel-Hamas conflict. International efforts crucial.

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Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza

Palestinian Authority leader tells Turkish legislators he will stand by Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.

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Israel-Gaza war: Gaza death toll passing 40,000 is ‘grim milestone’, says UN; UK foreign secretary ‘to meet Netanyahu’ – as it happened

UN human rights chief laments death toll; David Lammy reportedly set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in attempt to ease Middle East tensions

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Putin expresses concern about civilian deaths in Gaza in meeting with Abbas

Russian leader says his country is focused on war in Ukraine but laments ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza.

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What’s behind Russia’s ‘soft power’ moves on Israel-Palestine?

Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel’s continuing onslaught of Gaza.

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The Guardian - UK

Thousands flee Khan Younis after Israel warns of new offensive

Displaced residents uncertain where to flee to as IDF prepares to fight Hamas in city in southern Gaza Strip

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Israel-Gaza war: Israel issues massive evacuation order in Khan Younis – as it happened

Thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families leave as Israel steps up offensive in southern Gaza Strip

The Guardian - UK

Ismail Haniyeh obituary

Chief of the political bureau of Hamas, former prime minister of Gaza and ceasefire negotiator

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Abbas Offers Condolences To Hamas Leader After Assassination

Abbas extends condolences to Meshaal after Haniyeh's assassination, highlighting complex Palestinian political dynamics and the need for unity and dialogue...

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Palestinians in the occupied West Bank protest against Haniyeh’s killing

Rallies take place in several cities with demonstrators pledging the fight for freedom will continue.

The Guardian - AU

Explained: Who is Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political chief killed in Iran?

A protege of Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, Haniyeh was a key figure in the group’s international diplomacy

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‘Pressure for this to succeed’: Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold?

It remains to be seen if there’s political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

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