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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Abbas Allies Take Most West Bank Municipal Races as Gaza Votes in 20-Year Milestone

Abbas loyalists won most West Bank municipal races, with Hamas boycotting Gaza and not nominating candidates there; Gaza held its first municipal election in about two decades, but turnout was low (around 23%) due to war and displacement, while the West Bank turnout was about 56%. In Deir el-Balah, the Fatah-backed Nahdat Deir el-Balah secured six seats, Deir el-Balah Brings Us Together won two, and two other Gaza-based groups captured the remaining seats, signaling a mixed result amid Israeli restrictions and ongoing conflict.

via Al Jazeera|

#abbas #fatah #gaza

middle-east3 months ago•6 min saved

Palestinian National Council gears up for its first vote-based election on November 1

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas announced that the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s parliament, the Palestinian National Council, will hold its first vote-based elections on November 1, aiming for broad participation inside and outside Palestine. He also set May 14, 2026 for Fatah’s 8th General Conference and April 25, 2026 for local West Bank elections; the PNC has not convened since 2018, and the vote abroad logistics remain unclear amid a shrinking Fatah base and rising distrust of the PA.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abbas #elections #fatah

middle-east5 months ago•4 min saved

Controversy Over Palestinian Authority's 'Pay-for-Slay' Policy and Its Impact

Palestinian Authority President Abbas faces protests and criticism after canceling the 'pay-for-slay' policy, replacing it with a needs-based system amid economic pressures and international criticism, sparking national debate over prisoners' rights and political integrity.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abbas #fatah #middle-east

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Egypt Summit on Gaza War: Leaders' Talks and Key Developments

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will attend an international summit in Egypt with world leaders, including Donald Trump, to discuss ending the Gaza war, with efforts focused on ceasefire, governance, and regional stability amid ongoing conflict and international negotiations.

via BBC|

#abbas #egypt-summit #gaza

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Palestinian President Reaffirms Commitment and Denounces Violence at UN

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN via video, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, rejecting Hamas's role in governance post-war, and emphasizing the Palestinian people's hope for independence and a two-state solution, amidst ongoing conflict and international recognition efforts.

via AP News|

#abbas #gaza #hamas

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Abbas Reaffirms Palestinian Commitment at UN Amid US Tensions

Palestinian President Abbas expressed willingness to collaborate with the US and other nations on a peace plan during the UN General Assembly, signaling a potential step forward in Middle East peace efforts.

via Reuters|

#abbas #middle-east #peace-plan

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Palestinians Hope for Peace Amid Trump's Promises and Concerns

President-elect Donald Trump has spoken with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time since 2017, expressing his intention to end the ongoing war in Gaza. This call marks a potential reset in US-Palestinian relations after a strained period during Trump's previous term, which included the controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Abbas expressed readiness to work with Trump towards a comprehensive peace, while Trump reiterated his commitment to stopping the conflict and collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.

via Axios|

#abbas #gaza #middle-east-peace

international-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Abbas Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal for Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms plans for a military operation in Gaza's Rafah, despite international condemnation, while Palestinian Authority President Abbas urges Hamas to finalize a hostage deal with Israel to prevent the operation. The potential IDF operation in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, has become a pressure point to push Hamas towards a deal. International leaders, including US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, have expressed opposition to an Israeli military offensive in Rafah, citing concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international human rights.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abbas #hamas #hostage-deal