The Latest Breaking News from Mahmoud Abbas

Australia is working with other nations in favour of recognising the state of Palestine, as the federal government acknowledges the issue is urgent.

Battle lines between moderate and extremist visions for future of Gaza and West Bank have become much clearer

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

Husam Zomlot calls on Labour to fulfil manifesto commitment before UN conference on two-state solution

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has said that Hamas "must hand over its weapons" and called for the deployment of international forces to protect the Palestinian people, France has announced. The move comes ahead of a conference next week at which Paris could become the most prominent Western power to back…

For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.

Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.

A group tasked with making a plan to remove weapons held by Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s refugees camps is beginning to hash out a timetable and mechanism for disarming the groups

Charity Doctors Without Borders says the amount of aid allowed into Gaza is not enough amid growing fears of famine.

PM gives news conference, saying Israel is prepared for an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and hostage release deal

Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad say they're trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops