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Teen’s death fuels Palestinian Authority corruption claims

The PA accused of nepotism over the death of a cancer patient after he was denied treatment in West Bank.

Al Jazeera

Two potential successors to Palestinian president named to top posts

Two potential successors to 86-year-old Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas were named on Monday to top posts in the Palestine Liberation Organization at a meeting boycotted by his Islamist rivals.

Reuters

Abbas Threatens ‘One-State Solution’ at Palestinian Central Council Meeting

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he will reconsider all choices, “including the relationship with Israel.” He hinted at pursuing the one-state solution if the two-state solution continues to be undermined. Speaking at the opening session of the 31st session of the Palestinian Central Council in Ramallah, Abbas stressed that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues

A key Palestinian decision-making body convenes on Sunday for the first time in nearly four years in a session that could be a stepping stone for two potential successors to 86-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas.

Reuters

Trump risked disaster with Abbas praise in key Israel meeting, ambassador says

In new book, David Friedman recounts private meeting with Israeli president in which Trump also knocked Netanyahu – and how he says he turned his man around

The Guardian - US

Blinken Discusses Palestinian Authority Reform with Mahmoud Abbas

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the need for reform in the Palestinian Authority in a phone call on Monday with President Mahmoud Abbas in a further step to strengthen bilateral relations, the State Department said. President Joe Biden has sought to repair ties weakened when his predecessor, President…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken discusses Palestinian Authority reform with Mahmoud Abbas

In a further step to strengthen bilateral relations, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the need for reform in the Palestinian Authority in a phone call on Monday with President Mahmoud Abbas, the State Department said.

Reuters

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Algerian FM: Palestinian Reconciliation Process Has Begun

A process to reconcile the Palestinian factions has begun, said Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra. Last month, Algeria said that it would host the inter-Palestinian talks. "The journey to Palestinian reconciliation has started and Algeria has a long experience in bringing the Palestinians together," he told a news conference in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abbas Asks Gantz to Release 25 Prisoners

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas asked Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to release 25 prisoners who have been detained since Oslo Accords in 1993, according to Palestinian sources. The Ynet website said that Abbas passed a request to Gantz during their second meeting about a month ago. Two sources familiar with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why is the Palestinian Authority cracking down on opposition?

The PA has been violently obstructing prisoner release celebrations and confiscating party banners in recent months.

Al Jazeera

Egypt, Jordan Pressure US over Two-State Solution

Egypt and Jordan resumed their initiatives to advance the peace plan in the region after coordinating with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Abbas discussed with Cairo and Amman ways to revive the peace process, stressing the need to move quickly to save the “two-state” solution before a “one-state” solution becomes the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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