Mahmud Abbas
Palestinian Prez Abbas calls US envoy to Israel ‘son of a dog’
Relations between Abbas's government and Trump's administration have broken down since the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Palestinian leaders vote for suspension of recognition of Israel
While withdrawing the PLO's recognition of Israel could spark international backlash, it was unclear whether the vote was binding.
Palestinian president denounces Trump’s peace efforts as ‘slap of the century’
'We said ‘no’ to Trump, ‘we will not accept your project’,' Abbas said in a meeting of Palestinian leaders on how to face Trump’s decision.
Arab nations to lobby for East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital
Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and indivisible capital.
Palestinian Prez responds to Trumps threats, says ‘Jerusalem not for sale’
The December 6 declaration led Abbas to say the United States could no longer play any role in the Middle East peace process.
Christmas lights dimmed by tensions in Bethlehem after Trump’s Jerusalem move
‘Dozens of groups have pulled out of planned visits to Bethlehem after being scared off by the announcement and subsequent violence.
‘No peace or stability’ unless Jerusalem recognised as capital: Palestinian Prez
‘Jerusalem is and will forever be the capital of the Palestinian state,’ Mahmud Abbas said.
Jerusalem row: Palestinians 'walking away' from peace, says US
The comments come after the Palestinian Authority said that its president Mahmud Abbas would refuse to meet Pence.
Palestinian president will not meet Pence: diplomatic adviser
‘The United States has crossed all the red lines with the Jerusalem decision,’ diplomatic adviser Majdi al-Khaldi said.
Hamas, Fatah sign deal to end long Palestinian tussle
In Israel’s first reaction, a government official said Hamas must disarm and recognise Israel under the deal.