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Fatah and Hamas officials after a reconciliation deal is signed during a short ceremony at the Egyptian intelligence complex in Cairo. (Photo: AP)

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.

12 Oct 2017 11:25 PM GMT

Palestinian leaders voted on Monday to call for the suspension of recognition of Israel . (Photo: AFP)

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...

16 Jan 2018 4:42 AM GMT

The meeting was called in the wake of Trumps December 6 declaration on Jerusalem that deeply angered the Palestinians. (Photo: AP)

Palestinian president denounces Trump's peace efforts as slap of the...

'We said no' to Trump, we will not accept your project',' Abbas said in a meeting of Palestinian leaders on how to face...

15 Jan 2018 5:38 AM GMT

Trumps recognition of Jerusalem has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies, who say it is a blow to peace efforts and risks sparking more violence in the region. (Photo: File)

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...

7 Jan 2018 8:17 AM GMT

The declaration made Guatemala the first, and so far, only country to follow US President Donald Trumps lead in saying its embassy would be relocated to Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP/File)

Palestinian Prez responds to Trumps threats, says Jerusalem not for...

The December 6 declaration led Abbas to say the United States could no longer play any role in the Middle East peace...

3 Jan 2018 12:41 PM GMT

The US ambassador in Tel Aviv is a settler and a son of a dog, Abbas said in comments to Palestinian leaders in Ramallah. (Photo: AP)

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...

20 March 2018 8:36 AM GMT

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas

Palestinian Prez Mahmud Abbas congratulates N Korea on its...

In a separate message also carried by Wafa, Abbas congratulated South Korean President Moon Jae-In on the anniversary.

16 Aug 2017 5:20 AM GMT

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas

Palestinian president says ready to meet Israel PM as part of Trump...

Abbas met Trump in Washington last week for their first face-to-face talks.

9 May 2017 3:41 PM GMT

US President Donald Trump speaks during welcome ceremony in Tel Aviv, accompanied by Israels President Reuven Rivlin, center, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Donald Trump to revive frozen peace talks on first visit to Israel

At US President Donald Trump's request, Israel decides to improve Palestine's economy and facilitate crossings.

22 May 2017 3:47 PM GMT

Armed police work at Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester, England. (Photo: AP)

World leaders including Trump, macron condemn Manchester terror attack

At least 22 people, including children, were killed and 59 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at...

23 May 2017 12:18 PM GMT

Armed police respond after reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' behind Manchester terror attack

'I won't call them monsters because they would like that term. They would think that's a great name', Trump said.

23 May 2017 11:54 AM GMT

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas. (Photo: AP)

Trump invites Palestinian leader to visit White House 'soon'

The White House said Trump emphasised his personal belief that peace is possible and that the time has come to make a...

11 March 2017 3:20 AM GMT