Palestinians rally 5 years after Arafat's death Nov 13, 2009
Thousands of Palestinians turned out Wednesday for a rally here to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and to show support for his successor, President Mahmoud Abbas, who recently expressed an intention to retire. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Netanyahu, Sarkozy make no settlement breakthrough Nov 12, 2009
Netanyahu's tour was overshadowed by anxiety over the future of the Palestinian Authority and fears of new extremist violence, after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened to resign over the breakdown in the drive for peace. Israel Radio reported that Sarkozy, while in talks with Netanyahu, called Abbas to urge him to pursue negotiations. (MSNBC -- International)
Palestinians mark Arafat's death Nov 12, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the crowd, reiterating his demand that Israel end settlement building before he will attend talks ... MAHMOUD ABBAS Born in Safed in British Mandate Palestine (now northern Israel) in 1935; studied law in Egypt and gained doctorate in Moscow A founder member, with Yasser Arafat, of Palestinian political faction Fatah Held security role within the PLO in the early 1970s Appointed head of the PLO's department for national and international... (BBC News -- Africa)
After Arafat Nov 12, 2009
Hung about the compound were huge banners emblazoned with pictures of Yasser Arafat in his trademark military fatigues, and his successor, Mahmoud Abbas, in a dark business suit ... Mahmoud Abbas recently declared that he did not want to stand for re-election because of the deadlock in the peace process. (BBC News -- Africa)
SCENARIOS - Outlook for Palestinians' muddled politics Nov 12, 2009
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he does not want to run for a second term as president in a January election, though many observers doubt the poll will even happen ... Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivers a speech in the West Bank city of Ramallah November 5, 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
In Paris, Benjamin Netanyahu finds growing European doubt on Middle East peace Nov 12, 2009
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to quit in January, and efforts toward Israeli-Palestinian peace are completely stalled. Now the Europeans are searching for ways to push both Americans and Israelis to solve what they see as a deteriorating situation in the West Bank and Gaza, with the French leading the way. (Christian Science Monitor)
Palestinians see threat to group if leader resigns Nov 11, 2009
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The collapse of the Palestinian Authority, Israel's negotiating partner, was raised as a possibility on Monday, as several aides to its president, Mahmoud Abbas, said that he intended to resign and forecast that others would follow ... " RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The collapse of the Palestinian Authority, Israel's negotiating partner, was raised as a possibility on Monday, as several aides to its president, Mahmoud Abbas, said that he intended to resign and forecast that... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Three key challenges for Obama Nov 11, 2009
In response, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced that he wouldn't run in elections scheduled for January because there wasn't any point, given Mrs. Clinton's praise of Mr. Netanyahu's position on the West Bank settlements. On that basis, the key Middle East peace process is dead, failing major resuscitative action, for Mr. Obama's term. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Israeli angst over PM's last-minute date with Obama Nov 10, 2009
Mr Obama met Mr Netanyahu in September, when he hosted a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and reportedly believes there is no need to meet the Israeli leader again. This is not how the White House works,'' an Administration official was quoted as telling Israeli diplomats. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
US and Israeli leaders hold talks Nov 10, 2009
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Netanyahu Calls for More Peace Talks Nov 10, 2009
Addressing by name the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, Netanyahu added: "Let us seize the moment to reach an historic agreement. Let us begin talks immediately.". Abbas announced last week that he would not run for another term in an election scheduled for January, citing deadlocked efforts to revive peace talks. (CBS News)
Three anniversaries Nov 10, 2009
Meanwhile, in its August 4 issue, Newsweek asked Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas about Israel's security "wall." Addressing the wall/fence question on Fox News this week, anchor Brit Hume told viewers the barrier "looks like a wall.". Some news outlets simply use both terms. (Salon)
Ex-Israel minister in peace push Nov 10, 2009
The former army chief-of-staff, a well-known hawk, announced his plan only days after Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would not seek a second term, citing the impasse in efforts to resume negotiations with Israel. At a rally in Bethlehem Sunday, Mr Abbas condemned Israel's refusal to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. (BBC News -- Africa)
Palestinian Negotiator: 'Defining Moment' Is Here Nov 10, 2009
Last week Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he would not like to run for re-election in January voting. He left open the possibility of recanting if Israel stops all construction in the settlements, as he has been demanding before peace talks resume. (CBS News -- World)
As Netanyahu meets Obama, Israel ex-general offers Hamas talks Nov 10, 2009
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced last week he would not run for reelection in January elections, potentially leaving the Palestinian Authority rudderless. Mofaz said at the press conference Sunday that he was proposing the establishment of a Palestinian state with temporary borders on 60 percent of the West Bank within a year. (Christian Science Monitor)
Israel frustrates Abbas, yet still needs him Nov 9, 2009
JERUSALEM, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- It is not the first time Mahmoud Abbas has said he intends quitting as Palestinian leader. When he said on Thursday he does not plan to seek re-election, the general feeling amongst Israelis was that Israel plays a role in his decision, but still needs the moderate leader to stay on. (Xinhuanet, China)
Israeli leaders urge Abbas not to give up on peace Nov 9, 2009
Addressing a rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday to mark the 14th anniversary of the assassination of the former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, Mr Peres urged Mahmoud Abbas to help preserve the move towards a two-state solution that was started by the signing of the Oslo peace accords in 1993. We both signed the Oslo accords,'' Mr Peres said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'Mandela' set to succeed Abbas Nov 8, 2009
A FORMER militia leader serving five consecutive life sentences in an Israeli prison for a bombing in Tel Aviv has emerged as the likely successor to Mahmoud Abbas, the moderate Palestinian leader who plans to stand down. Marwan Barghouti, a charismatic figure frequently described as ''the Palestinian Nelson Mandela'', was considering making a stand if presidential elections went ahead as scheduled for January, officials in the West Bank said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Newsweek: Who will replace Mahmoud Abbas? Nov 7, 2009
Mahmoud Abbas: Who'll Follow as Palestinian Pres ... Who will replace Mahmoud Abbas as the Palestinian president ... Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas claimed yesterday that he won't run for reelection to the presidency in January. (MSNBC -- International)
Exit stage left? Nov 7, 2009
Analysis: After Mahmoud Abbas. There is no clear or easy successor to Mahmoud Abbas ... The words chosen by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, that he had "no desire" to stand for office again, seemed to suggest that he might allow his mind to be changed. (BBC News -- Africa)
Abbas 'pushed' to stand down Nov 7, 2009
Israeli and Arab commentators consider the reasons behind Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' decision not to stand in forthcoming elections, with many saying his position was made untenable this week after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to the region ... There is no interpretation for what President Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday other than the fact that the occupiers and their allies have pushed the man - who chose peace as the way to achieve independence and freedom -... (BBC News -- Africa)
Israeli concern over Abbas move Nov 7, 2009
Palestinians turned out on Friday to show their support for Mahmoud Abbas. Israeli officials have expressed concern over the decision by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas not to seek re-election ... MAHMOUD ABBAS Born in Safed in British Mandate Palestine (now northern Israel) in 1935; studied law in Egypt and gained doctorate in Moscow A founder member, with Yasser Arafat, of Palestinian political faction Fatah Held security role within the PLO in the early 1970s Appointed head of... (BBC News -- Africa)
Abbas says he won't seek re-election in January Nov 7, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, citing dismay over the progress of U.S.-brokered peace initiatives, said Thursday that he does not want to run for re-election when his term ends in January, potentially upending the Obama administration's strategy for the region. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Abbas will not seek re-election Nov 6, 2009
Mahmoud Abbas rules himself out of January's elections. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that he will not seek re-election in polls in January ... Mahmoud AbbasPalestinian Authority president. (BBC News -- Africa)
Abbas 'will not stand again' Nov 6, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that he will not seek re-election in polls in January. In a televised speech, Mr Abbas said he had informed his Fatah movement and the Palestine Liberation Organisation, and his decision was not debatable. (BBC News -- Africa)
Palestinian President Abbas, critical of peace process, says won't seek reelection Nov 6, 2009
A Palestinian refugee in Al-Hussein refugee camp for Palestinian refugees in Amman, Jordan watches TV, as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gives a speech in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Thursday ... Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says he won't run for reelection, complaining of Israel settlement growth, insufficient US support, and domestic criticism ... Jerusalem - Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas says he's made up his mind once and for all: There will be... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
In a Warning to Obama, Abbas Quits Palestinian Election Nov 6, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas heads a meeting of Fatah's executive committee in the West Bank city of Ramallah Abbas Momani / AFP / Getty ... "It's time for you to find another donkey." With those words, according to Palestinian sources, Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas told the Palestine Liberation Organziation (PLO) executive committee that he would not seek re-election in January. (Time.com)
Profile: Mahmoud Abbas Nov 6, 2009
Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, has lead the Palestinian Authority since he was elected as its president in January 2005 ... MAHMOUD ABBAS Born in Safed in British Mandate Palestine (now northern Israel) in 1935; studied law in Egypt and gained doctorate in Moscow A founder member, with Yasser Arafat, of Palestinian political faction Fatah Held security role within the PLO in the early 1970s Appointed head of the PLO's department for national and international relations in 1980 Widely... (BBC News -- Africa)
US opts for 'baby steps' in Middle East Nov 5, 2009
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Clinton seeks support for peace Nov 4, 2009
Clinton, who during this trip has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, said she believes "very strongly that it is attainable.". "I believe that President Obama's commitment is understood," she said, "and I believe that with your support we can find a way through the difficult and tangled history that too often prevents us from making progress on this most important issue.". (CNN -- World)
Back on track? Nov 4, 2009
Other US officials have suggested this could involve a low level dialogue between the parties in the absence of any direct negotiations between President Mahmoud Abbas and the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu ... Mahmoud Abbas faces a struggle uniting Palestinian factions. (BBC News -- Americas)
Hamas 'tests long-range rocket' Nov 4, 2009
Hamas has controlled the interior of the Gaza Strip since it drove out forces loyal to the Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in 2006. Israel withdrew its forces and settlers from Gaza in 2006 but continues to control the strip's border, coastline and air space. (BBC News -- Africa)
A Stalemate Looms in Obama's Mideast Peace Effort Nov 3, 2009
And Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated on Monday his refusal to heed Washington's call to begin negotiating with Netanyahu in the absence of a settlement freeze. Abbas has promised his public and his own Fatah movement, which is deeply skeptical of the prospects for dealing with Israel's current hawkish government, that he won't return to the table until Netanyahu has signaled his bona fides by halting all construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. (Time.com)
Clinton: Israel "Needs to do Much More" Nov 3, 2009
But after making little headway with the Israelis in recent months, Clinton urged Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in a face-to-face meeting in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to renew talks, which broke down late last year, without conditions. Abbas said no, insisting that Israel first halt all settlement activity in the West Bank and east Jerusalem - lands the Palestinians claim for a future state. (CBS News -- World)
Interview: How Salam Fayyad plans to save the Palestinian dream Nov 3, 2009
And unlike workspace of most Palestinian politicians, the dominant photo is not a portrait of PA President Mahmoud Abbas or legendary Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat but rather, a grand, old olive tree. It seems fitting that this, the Palestinian symbol of connection to the land, is what Fayyad sees when he looks up from his desk. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Six Hamas MPs released by Israel Nov 3, 2009
Hamas won overall control of the Palestinian parliament in the 2006 elections, beating the Fatah party of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. They seized the Gaza Strip in 2007, while the West Bank has remained under the authority of Mr Abbas. (BBC News -- Africa)
'No change' in US settlement stance Nov 3, 2009
On Saturday, she met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in a new US drive to restart the peace talks. Israeli plan praised. (BBC News -- Africa)
Palestinians chide US on Israeli settlements Nov 2, 2009
The US-mediated peace process, overseen by special envoy George Mitchell, is in a state of paralysis, and the result of Israel s intransigence and America s backpedaling is that there is no hope of negotiations on the horizon, said Nabil Abu Rudaineh, a spokesman for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The comments represent what has been a shift in the dynamics since President Obama took office, with initial pressure on Israel giving way to apparent impatience over the refusal of... (Boston Globe)
Clinton praises Israel concessions Nov 2, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, under fire from his constituents over his failure to pursue the Goldstone report on alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza and recent Israeli home demolitions in east Jerusalem, rejected Mr Netanyahu's latest offer, relayed by Mrs Clinton, to curb most construction in the occupied West Bank. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said the plan would have excluded about 3000 Israeli housing units under construction and would not have applied to east... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Clinton met with anger and frustration in Israel, Pakistan Nov 2, 2009
"The negotiations are in a state of paralysis and the result of Israel's intransigence and America's back-peddling is that there is no hope of negotiations on the horizon," said Nabil Abu Rudeinah, spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. This comes on the heels of a contentious trip to Pakistan. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Clinton tries to jump-start Mideast talks Nov 2, 2009
Secretary of State Clinton meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas before flying to Israel for meetings ... Clinton met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Abu Dhabi before flying to Israel for meetings with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (CNN -- World)
Clinton ends tough Pakistan trip Oct 31, 2009
Mrs Clinton is due in the Middle East at the weekend to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Hamas vows to disrupt Palestinian elections Oct 30, 2009
Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas ... The decision by Hamas, which won a majority of seats in the last parliamentary elections held in 2006, has cast doubt on whether the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, will be able to hold the elections on time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Clinton irked by al-Qaeda 'haven' Oct 30, 2009
Page last updated at 22:02 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Clinton irked by al-Qaeda 'haven. (BBC News -- Americas)
Price of Hamas principles in Gaza Oct 29, 2009
Hamas has, in recent weeks, been oozing political confidence: it has mocked the Palestinian Authority President, and leader of Fatah, Mahmoud Abbas, for shaking the hand of the Israeli Prime Minister and for flip-flopping over the UN report into the Gaza war. But the sense among many Palestinians is that Hamas is still not keen to move quickly to elections - which are due in just three months' time. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hamas to halt Palestinian vote in Gaza Oct 29, 2009
TEL AVIV - Hamas will bar residents of the Gaza Strip from voting in elections that Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Authority president, has called for in January, officials said. The order issued yesterday by the Hamas-run Interior Ministry in Gaza means that only West Bank Palestinians will be able to participate in both presidential and parliamentary elections Abbas scheduled for Jan. 24. (Boston Globe)
As Tensions Rise, Jerusalem Could Pose a New Crisis Oct 29, 2009
The confrontation may have had less to do with keeping Jews from praying at al-Aqsa, however, than with the erosion in Palestinian faith in President Mahmoud Abbas' path of negotiating peace with the Israelis and Americans. Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal set the tone that day by declaring, "Jerusalem's fate will be decided with jihad and resistance, and not negotiations." The symbolic power of the Jerusalem issue has a radicalizing effect not only on the Palestinians, but all across the Arab and... (Time.com)
Time To Deal Separately With Gaza Oct 28, 2009
If the current unity efforts are crowned with success, PLO negotiators with Israel, led by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, will have to show deference to Hamas sensitivities and toughen their stand on issues like the right of return. Assuming new Palestinian elections are the fir 00004000 st order of business of a unity agreement, Fatah and Hamas will compete in displaying a hard line and peace negotiations will have to be postponed. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Israeli police storm Jerusalem's holiest shrine Oct 26, 2009
Nabil Abu Rudeinah, a spokesman for PA President Mahmoud Abbas, said the president was warning Israel "of the repercussions of raiding the al-Aqsa mosque and asks that it stop all these provocations." Israeli police said they did not enter the mosque, but had only surrounded it. Abed Raoud Mughan, a Palestinian-Israeli, was one of those who came to Jerusalem from northern Israel to pray at the encouragement of leaders there. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Our ditherer in chief Oct 26, 2009
But when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withstood Obama's pressure, Obama caved, hosting a photo-op with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that strengthened Netanyahu and weakened Abbas just when Obama wanted to achieve exactly the opposite. However one views the substantive outcome of this vignette, Obama himself looked the weakest of all. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Israelis, Palestinians clash at Islamic holy site Oct 26, 2009
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas s office condemned the Israeli police action, calling it part of Israel s increasing control over Jerusalem and its holy sites. The Palestinians want the eastern part of Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. (Boston Globe)
Abbas decrees elections, with or without Hamas Oct 25, 2009
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday his government would hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 24, regardless of whether it reaches a power-sharing deal with the rival militant Hamas group that rules the Gaza Strip. Hamas criticized the announcement, deepening the rift between the Islamic group and Abbas' secular Fatah movement, which have led dueling governments in Gaza and the West Bank for the past two years. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Abbas decrees elections (26) Oct 25, 2009
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed a decree Friday calling for Palestinian elections on Jan. 24 ... RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday his government would hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 24, regardless of whether it reaches a power-sharing deal with the rival militant Hamas group that rules the Gaza Strip. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Goldstone rejects Israel protests Oct 21, 2009
Separately, Palestinian Authority President and Fatah party leader Mahmoud Abbas has been holding talks in Cairo with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. It is the latest in a long-running process attempting to reach a reconciliation deal between Fatah and the other main Palestinian faction, Hamas. (BBC News -- Africa)
Goldstone as a touchstone for Obama Oct 20, 2009
NEW YORK - The heavy pressure put on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas last week by the United States and Israel to defer consideration of the Goldstone report, which was on Friday approved by the Human Rights Council, backfired. It not only made the US and Israel look like bullies, but also destroyed the credibility of Abbas and reinforced the image of Hamas among Palestinians. (Asia Times Online)
UN vote to endorse Goldstone report increases pressure on Israel Oct 17, 2009
The vote wins back some of the credibility PA President Mahmoud Abbas had lost. Could an Israeli air strike stop. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
U.N. rights body backs Gaza 'war crimes' report Oct 17, 2009
The Palestinian Authority government of Mahmoud Abbas supported the report. That government does not rule , which is controlled by Hamas. (CNN -- International)
Outlook bleak for resuming Mideast peace talks Oct 17, 2009
When Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mitchell report to the White House next week on the administration's goal of restarting the peace talks, they will be describing a situation that has arguably regressed, particularly in the three weeks since a high-level session in New York involving President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Obama has set a goal of relaunching the peace talks by the end of the year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gaza war report sent to Security Council Oct 17, 2009
In Ramallah, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed Friday's vote. "What is important now is to translate words into deeds in order to protect our people in the future from any new aggression," Nabil Abu Rdeneh said. (MSNBC -- International)
Stop Freaking Out About the Goldstone Report Oct 17, 2009
But the passage of the resolution is significant nonetheless, primarily because the stakes had been raised by the bizarrely intense Israeli lobbying effort against it and by the disastrous decision by Mahmoud Abbas to initially ask for it to be shelved. Contrary to the apocalyptic talk coming out about the decision, it could actually help moves towards Israeli-Palestinian peace in at least three ways. (Slate)
Forum: Cold realities of a complicated conflict Oct 17, 2009
In a recent trip to Washington, Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas told The Washington Post's Jackson Diehl that he would refuse to talk to Israel until Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a complete freeze of all construction in East Jerusalem and in West Bank Jewish settlements. Because times are good, he said he could refuse to negotiate with Israel and also would not help President Obama persuade Arab governments to make conciliatory gestures toward Israel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Power struggle Oct 16, 2009
In late 2008, PA President Mahmoud Abbas issued a law permitting the local government minister to dissolve municipal councils after their four-year mandates expire. Some locals believe Hamas did a good job but was short of money. (BBC News -- Africa)
UN panel debates Gaza War report Oct 16, 2009
The Palestinian Authority government of Mahmoud Abbas came under withering domestic criticism for the move and was accused of succumbing to and American pressure to drop the issue. Don't Miss. (CNN -- World)
We were wrong on Gaza war report, says Palestine PM Oct 15, 2009
The severity of the backlash forced the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to reverse the decision. The report was highly critical of Israel's bombardment and invasion of Gaza in December and January, saying actions by it - and by Hamas - amounted to war crimes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
U.N. Meets on Israel War Crimes Report Oct 15, 2009
The Palestinian foreign minister blamed Israeli settlements - making it clear that the peace process remained stalled," said CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk at the U.N. The U.N. Human Rights Council commissioned the report and took it up in early October, but Palestinian diplomats agreed to delay consideration until March under heavy pressure from the United States. The U.S. feared it would jeopardize attempts to revive the Mideast peace process. The call for a delay sparked... (CBS News)
