Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas says Palestinians refuse US role in peace process over Jerusalem recognition

The Palestinian Authority plans to return to the United Nations to seek full membership, the P.A. president told an emergency meeting of Arab leaders in Istanbul.

Abbas refusing to meet with Pence during VP’s visit to region

A Pence spokesman said the Palestinians were "walking away" from a peace opportunity.

Trump reportedly tells Abbas he intends to move US Embassy to Jerusalem

The Palestinian leader warned in the phone call that the move would be destabilizing and threaten the peace process.

Israel

Abbas condemns deadly attack near Jerusalem, says aide

Israel

Abbas at UN warns that two-state solution is in ‘jeopardy’

Israel

Jordan’s King Abdullah makes rare visit to Ramallah in West Bank

Israel

Abbas hospitalized for exhaustion and stress, officials say

Israel

In apparent de-escalation, Abbas calls for return to prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel

Abbas says security coordination with Israel remains frozen despite removal of metal detectors

Israel

Mahmoud Abbas cancels security coordination meetings between Israel and Palestinians

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