Netanyahu Pressures Hamas as Abbas Moves Toward Statehood and U.S. Freezes Gaza Visas
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas is under heavy pressure as Israel prepares a Gaza City offensive, even as the group signals openness to talks. At the same time, Mahmoud Abbas launched a constitution-drafting committee amid international pushes for Palestinian recognition, while the U.S. froze visitor visas for Gazans.
Ehud Olmert lobbies for Abbas instead of Israel
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is earning headlines once again for his unwavering support for Mahmoud Abbas and his Palestinian Authority henchmen.
Fatah fraud
The Palestinian Authority leader’s letter to Donald Trump was both laughable and typically mendacious.
Putin and Abbas agree ‘mutual commitment’ to Russia-Palestine relations
Abbas was the only world leader other than Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who expressed support for the Russian president in the wake of the attempted rebellion.
Biden isn’t Serious About Opposing Palestinian Terrorism
A bid to strengthen the Taylor Force Act that penalizes the Palestinian Authority’s “pay for slay” policy is necessary. But the administration is still evading the law in other ways.
The US Fears a Third Intifada
It is very doubtful the Biden administration can prevent a major outbreak of violence in eastern Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria ahead of Ramadan.
By Ending Security Coordination with Israel, the PA is Shooting Itself in the Foot
With his recent announcement, P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas is playing with fire.
Hussein Al-Sheikh’s ‘Big Mouth’ has Cost him the PA Succession, Fatah Officials Say
With al-Sheikh seemingly sidelined, the battle over who will replace P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas as become even more complicated—and more likely to turn bloody.
Congratulations to Mahmoud Abbas
The Palestinian Authority dictator is now in the 19th year of his four-year term.
The PA Must Pay a Price for Pressuring Israel in the International Arena
The Netanyahu government cannot avoid responding to the Palestinian move at the United Nations.