Ending Abbas’s Winning Streak

Mahmoud Abbas must be great at cards. The PLO chief has no real assets to speak of. He’s physically unattractive. He has zero charisma. He’s old. And no matter how hard he tries, Abbas can’t do much of anything to dampen public support for Hamas or raise public support for himself.
Fatah Leaders: Abbas Is A Dictator

Hamas’s chances of winning elections do not seem to be bad at all. Eight years after the last parliamentary election, Fatah is likely to be defeated at the ballot box once again.
US Abandons Israel for Terrorists

The US had delivered a major blow to its Israeli ally after announcing that the US government would work with the new Palestinian unity government backed by the Hamas terrorist organization.
Netanyahu: Palestinians “Forged a Pact” with Terrorism

Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously agreed to reject the new Palestinian unity government sworn in on Monday in Ramallah.
Evangelical Christians Greatly Puzzled by Livni’s Actions

The Evangelical Christians of the world are the most ardent supporters of Israel. They are puzzled to say the very least as to how a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition, namely Tzipi Livni, could take independent actions with brazen disregard of the Israeli government’s position concerning the Hamas allied PLO.
Abbas Tells Kerry New Government “Committed” to Nonviolence

US Secretary of State voiced concerns over the new Palestinian unity government in a phone call Sunday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
New Palestinian Unity Government Sworn In

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has official sworn in the new Palestinian unity government, ending a seven year rivalry between Hamas and Fatah.
Abbas Threatens to “React to Israeli Action” Against New Government

Israel had denied three Palestinian leaders from Gaza travel visas to Ramallah. The three men are expected to be appointed ministers in the upcoming Fatah-Hamas unity government.
Kerry Reportedly to Meet with Abbas in Jordan

Reports surfaced on Sunday indicating US Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Jordan this week to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Palestinians to Announce Unity Government This Week

A negotiator working on behalf of the Palestinian unity agreement announced that the new government would be officially formed later this week.