Mahmoud Abbas

  • Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesperson: It’s time for US to recognize State of Palestine

    A spokesperson for President Mahmoud Abbas, leader of the Palestinian Authority, has said it is time for the US to recognize the State of Palestine. Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements rejecting a Palestinian state, spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said America needs to do more than talk. In comments reported by the state-run…

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  • Mahmoud Abbas: Palestine has broken ties with Israel

    The head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, has repeatedly warned Israel that he will tear up any bilateral agreements with the Jewish state if Tel Aviv attempts to further extend its sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, a possibility left open by Israel’s new unity government. The Palestinians decided to terminate all agreements…

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