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Abbas to UN Envoy: I Want to Get Rid Of Occupation

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf that he is about to downgrade the level of ties with Israel, warning that the unsustainable situation cannot be tolerated anymore. In return, the US envoy asked the Palestinian President to await a possible visit…

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Abbas on 1st Appearance Since Death Rumors: Jerusalem is not for Sale

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas dispelled rumors about his death with an audio intervention on Wednesday at a conference on Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa. “Jerusalem is not for sale, and all evidence and historical documents confirm the identity of Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and all the Islamic and Christian holy sites in…

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Abbas Urges France for Initiative on Palestinian Cause

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Saturday on France, the current chair of the European Union Council, to launch effective initiatives in an effort to resolve the Palestinian cause. He made his remarks during a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Abbas underscored the importance of Paris’ role and referred…

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Blinken Promises Abbas that Demands Will Be Discussed during Biden’s Regional Tour

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to refrain from taking decisions and measures against Israel, pending the arrival of US President Joe Biden to the region. Blinken called Abbas amid a state of frustration in Ramallah, as the latter had begun consultations with his advisers…

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Al-Sheikh’s Appointment as PLO Secretary-General Brings Him Closer to Succeeding Abbas

President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday named Hussein Al-Sheikh secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee. Al-Sheikh has served as the Minister of Civil Affairs and member of the Fatah Central Committee. Abbas’ decision is effective as of May 25. The position had been held for years by the…

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Israel ‘investigating soldier’ in journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by Israeli forces on Wednesday during a military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin.

Al Jazeera

Shireen Abu Aqleh: thousands attend state memorial in West Bank

Palestinians line streets in Ramallah as journalist’s coffin travels through, after shooting in Jenin on Wednesday

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Palestinian president says Israel responsible for killing al Jazeera reporter

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday that the Israeli authorities are "fully responsible" for the killing of Al Jazeera veteran reporter Shireen Abu Akleh on Wednesday.

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Palestinians Reject to Hand Over Bullet that Killed Abu Akleh, Blame Israel

The Palestinian Authority on Thursday rejected an Israeli request to hold a joint investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, saying it would not hand over the bullet that killed her for ballistic analysis. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Israeli authorities are "fully responsible"…

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Israeli Security Agency Prepares Two Plans For ‘The Day After’ Abu Mazen

The Israel Security Agency, known in Hebrew as Shabak, has since 2018 been preparing two military plans for the day Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will no longer preside over Palestinian politics, the Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth said on Wednesday. The first plan is code-named "Sunset", and lays out the course of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Five things to know about the killing of Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh

Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran journalist, was shot dead while reporting on an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera

Israeli President Proposes Joint Committee with Arab Countries over Al-Aqsa

Israeli President Isaac Herzog proposed establishing a joint committee between Israel and Arab states that normalized ties with Tel Aviv, to coordinate over Al-Aqsa Mosque, diplomatic sources revealed on Monday. Herzog’s suggestion came last Sunday during a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al…

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Palestinian President Pressures for a Political Process, Not Just Calm

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pressing to reduce tension in the Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem. According to informed sources, Abbas wants to launch a political process to achieve lasting and comprehensive peace as the only solution that will guarantee calm. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Abbas agreed with Jordan's…

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Nicholas Goldberg: Some people hope the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will fade away. But that's not happening

Five Israelis shot dead in Bnai Brak and two more in Tel Aviv. Clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque, where more than 150 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli riot police. Stabbings in southern Israel and Jerusalem; counterterrorism raids across the West Bank that killed more than a dozen Palestinians. Exchanges…

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Abbas, Tebboune Discuss Situation in West Bank, East Jerusalem

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a phone call with his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Palestine, especially latest events in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Abbas thanked Tebboune for Algeria's support of the Palestinian people and their just cause at all levels, and…

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Al-Aqsa raids, closures and restrictions

A review of the major events that have marked the history of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

Axios

U.S. officials to make emergency trip to calm tensions in Jerusalem

The U.S. fears of reprisal of the 2021 fighting between Israel and Hamas

Reuters

Putin discusses Russia-Ukraine talks, Middle East with Palestinian leader Abbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Monday.

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Turkey's Erdogan condemns Israeli 'intervention' at Al-Aqsa mosque

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he had told his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas that he condemned Israeli "intervention on worshippers" at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque and threats to its "status or spirit".

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PA Calls on International Community to Intervene to End Israeli Aggression

The Palestinian presidency said attacks by Israeli settlers and the occupation forces against worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amount to a “declaration of war.” The international community should intervene immediately to “stop the Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa mosque and prevent things from going out of control,” said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson…

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Abbas Threatens to Take 'Strategic Decisions' in Wake of Israeli Aggression

The Palestinian leadership threatened to take strategic decisions during a meeting on Sunday aimed at addressing Israeli aggression in the West Bank. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had called for the meeting. The presidency warned it would implement the decisions taken by the Central Council in February, which included suspending recognition…

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Emir of Qatar Holds Talks with Palestinian President

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held separate telephone calls on Thursday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and head of the Hamas politburo Ismail Haniyeh, reported Qatar's state news agency (QNA). Talks focused on the latest Palestinian developments. Sheikh Tamim Qatar's firm position of supporting the Palestinian cause…

Axios

U.S. floated White House meeting between Israelis and Palestinians

The U.S. has raised the issue behind the scenes since December.

Bangkok Post

Israelis, Palestinians clash, leaving 3 dead

Two Palestinians were killed in an exchange of gunfire with Israeli forces in the West Bank, and another was shot dead after a stabbing attack, heightening tensions days before the start of a holiday period that has officials concerned of more widespread violence.

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s PM urges citizens to arm themselves after Tel Aviv attack

Security cabinet in emergency talks ahead of Ramadan, Passover and Easter celebrations

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