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PA President Abbas Condemns October 7, Says Hamas Must Exit Gaza

June 10, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   89-year-old Mahmoud Abbas, whose presidential mandate expired in 2009, has been the PA President since the death of Yasser Arafat in 2004. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has said that […]

The Man Tapped to Succeed Mahmoud Abbas: Who Is Hussein Al-Sheikh?

May 2, 2025

By Robert Inlakesh Hussein al-Sheikh, long seen as Mahmoud Abbas’s right-hand man, is a deeply controversial figure widely viewed by Palestinians as a symbol of collaboration and repression. Late last month, a man by the […]

PLO’s Crossroads: Abbas’ Gambit and the Future of Palestinian Unity

April 26, 2025

By Areeb al-Rantawi Writing in the Al-Jazeera Arabic website, Areeb al-Rantawi offers a critical analysis of the PLO Central Council meeting, highlighting Abbas’ controversial statements, the deep divisions within Palestinian politics, and the urgent need […]

To Win US Approval, Abbas Cancels Financial Support for Families of Prisoners

February 10, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   PA President Abbas revokes laws on payments to families of Palestinian prisoners and those killed by Israel, shifting the program to a new foundation. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas issued […]

The Palestinian Authority Seeks to Rule Gaza: Can It Succeed?

January 22, 2025

By Robert Inlakesh The PA’s President, Mahmoud Abbas, has remained adamant that Hamas should not play a role in the governance of post-war Gaza, which has time and time again led to the collapse of […]

PA Pledges Reconstruction Efforts in Gaza as Local Authorities Prepare for Governance

January 20, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Meanwhile, the Gaza government media office reiterated that local authorities have begun deploying thousands of Palestinian police officers according to a government plan to maintain security and order in the […]

The Road to Liberating the PLO from its Hijackers – Analysis

January 15, 2025

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Areeb Al-Rantawi, Jordanian writer and political analyst, writes in the Al-Jazeera Arabic website about the urgent need for new approaches to Palestinian internal reconciliation and the liberation of the PLO […]

Struggling to Survive: Jenin Camp’s Battle against Shortages and PA Violence

January 12, 2025

The Jenin Refugee Camp faces severe hardships amid a violent campaign by the Palestinian Authority, with shortages in food, water, electricity, and medical care, and constant danger for its 14,000 residents. The Jenin Refugee Camp […]

‘Message to Abbas’ – Resistance Roundup – Day 447

December 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Al-Quds Brigades and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades jointly bombed an Israeli military command center in Netzarim, while urging the Palestinian Authority to halt its crackdown on resistance groups in the […]

‘Your Jenin Deadline is Approaching’ – Israel Warns Abbas

December 23, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   PA security forces have so far killed three Palestinians, including a field commander from the Jenin Battalion. Several others, including members of the security forces, were also injured.   Israel’s Channel […]

Who is Palestinian Authority President Successor Rawhi Fattouh – Profile

December 2, 2024

By Robert Inlakesh Unlike what happened following Yasser Arafat’s death, it appears somewhat unlikely that a Presidential election would be held within the allotted span of time that is mandated by the PA’s Constitution. The […]

Abbas Asked Israel’s Permission to Visit Gaza – Media Reports

August 20, 2024

By Romana Rubeo   According to reports, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has requested Israel’s permission to enter Gaza. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA said on Sunday that the Palestinian government had initiated “efforts […]

‘It Provided Israel with Pretexts’ – Abbas Criticizes Hamas, Asks Funding for PA Government (VIDEO)

May 16, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “The military operation carried out by Hamas by a unilateral decision on that day, October 7, provided Israel with more pretexts and justifications to attack the Gaza Strip”. – Mahmoud […]

Palestinian Authority Government Resigns – Developing Story

February 26, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Palestinian Authority’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday that he has officially submitted his government’s resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas. “I submitted the government’s resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas […]

Was There an Assassination Attempt against Mahmoud Abbas? – FACT CHECK

November 8, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Editors In this report, the Palestine Chronicle attempts to answer the question regarding the authenticity of reports on an ‘assassination attempt’ targeting Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank.  Since the start of […]

24 Hours Ultimatum to Mahmoud Abbas – Who are ‘Sons of Abu Jandal’?

November 6, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   “Brother Abu Mazen has 24 hours to produce a clear position, announcing full confrontation with the occupation,” a statement by the ‘Sons of Abu Jandal’ group read. “Oh our heroic […]

Abbas is ‘Ready’ To Manage Gaza – US Official Claims

November 5, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Reuters quoted a senior US official as saying that Blinken told the Palestinian leader during the meeting that the PA should play a central role in Gaza’s future. Palestinian President […]

Report: PA Receives US Arms Shipment to ‘Regain Control’ over West Bank

September 12, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Palestinian Authority (PA) received a shipment of US weapons and armored vehicles on Monday, to “regain control” over the occupied West Bank, Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds reported. According to Al-Quds, […]

Amid Ongoing PA Arrest Campaign, Islamic Jihad Refuses to Attend Cairo Talks

July 24, 2023

In protest against political detentions by the Palestinian Authority, the resistance group, Islamic Jihad in Palestine (IJP) has decided not to attend the planned meeting of Palestinian factions slated to take place at the end […]

First Time in 15 Years for Israeli Leader, Netanyahu to Meet Erdogan in Türkiye

July 21, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will travel to Türkiye on July 28 to hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, both leaders’ offices said late Thursday, Al Jazeera reports. According to the report, Netanyahu will […]

The Resistance vs. the Palestinian Authority: Will Abbas Lead Palestinians to Civil War?

July 19, 2023

By Ramzy Baroud   To live up to Israel’s expectations and to ensure its survival, the PA is willing to clash directly with Palestinians who refuse to toe the line. This is the perfect opportunity […]

PA President Abbas Expresses ‘Full Support’ for Russian President Putin

July 2, 2023

The president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) Mahmoud Abbas expressed his support to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, following the failed coup attempt by the Wagner group, The Middle East Monitor reported. According to a statement […]

Chinese President Ready to Help Palestinians Achieve Justice

June 15, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that he is willing to promote peace talks between Israel and Palestine with the aid of establishing an independent Palestinian state. In recent months, Beijing has emerged as a […]

PA President Abbas to Start Official Visit to China Next Week

June 9, 2023

The visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations in all areas, according to the PA Presidency. President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to make an official three-day visit to China next week, the Palestinian news […]

PA President Abbas Urges Arab Countries to Submit Pleadings to ICC

May 19, 2023

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged Arab leaders on Friday to submit written pleadings to the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on the legality of the apartheid regime established by Israel, […]

PA Says Israel Did Not Meet Aqaba Promise to Release withheld Palestinian Funds

March 6, 2023

Israel has not fulfilled the promise it made during the Aqaba talks a few weeks ago to release withheld Palestinian money, Palestinian Authority Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh said on Saturday. “They promised at Aqaba […]

UN Security Council Approves Watered-Down Statement Opposing Illegal Jewish Settlements

February 21, 2023

The UN Security Council unanimously approved on Monday a watered-down statement opposing Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements, The New Arab reported. The vote came after high-stakes negotiations by the United States succeeded in […]

PA Says It Refuses to Resume ‘Security Coordination’ with Israel

February 5, 2023

The Palestinian Authority decided to reject all pressures to resume ‘security coordination’ with Israel, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Osama Qawasmeh, a member of the Political Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), […]

Report: Blinken Pressed PA President Abbas to Accept US ‘Security Plan’

February 2, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to “accept and implement a US security plan aimed at reestablishing Palestinian Authority control over the […]

Israel’s Finance Minister Smotrich Refuses to Transfer Tax Money to PA

February 1, 2023

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has dismissed reports published by an Israeli channel that his ministry transferred tax money to the Palestinian Authority, the Middle East Monitor reported. According to the Israeli media, Smotrich categorically […]

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