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Mahmud Abbas is the President of Palestine. A member of the Fatah party, he has been president since 2005.

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President Mahmud Abbas (r) touches elbows with Nasser Hanna (l), head of the Central Election Commission

Palestine to hold first vote in over 15 years

Palestine to hold first vote in over 15 years

Voters in Palestine are now set to vote in three elections between May and August. Hamas has welcomed the decision.
PoliticsJanuary 15, 2021
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas

Abbas seeks EU support in response to US Jerusalem move

Abbas seeks EU support in response to US Jerusalem move

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas is hoping for a greater EU role in Middle East peace efforts amid a row with the US.
PoliticsJanuary 22, 2018
Bethlehem Proteste gegen Anerkennung USA Jerusalem Sicherheitskräfte

Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage'

Israel prepares for 'Day of Rage'

The call for a wave of protest came in response to Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
PoliticsDecember 8, 2017

Moscow proposes Israel-Palestine peace talks

Moscow proposes Israel-Palestine peace talks

The Kremlin has said it will host Israeli and Palestinian leaders for peace talks.
September 8, 2016
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu rejects French peace talks

Netanyahu rejects French peace talks

Israel's Prime Minister has rejected a French peace initiative, but offered to hold talks with Palestine's president.
May 23, 2016

Greek lawmakers recognize Palestine

Greek lawmakers recognize Palestine

All parliamentary parties in Greece have voted in favor of recognizing Palestine.
December 22, 2015