Mahmoud Abbas

Abbas says Hamas must 'surrender weapons to legitimate authority' under Arab plan to end war

Sun, 18 May 2025 - 09:07 GMT

Speaking at the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad on Saturday, Abbas outlined that the plan requires Hamas and other factions to surrender their weapons to the legitimate authority.

What to know about Arab-backed $53B Egyptian plan to rebuild Gaza in face of Trump’s ‘Riviera’ proposal

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 - 01:39 GMT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said during Tuesday’s extraordinary Arab summit in Egypt that the Palestinian Authority will reassume control over the Gaza Strip under the plan.

Sisi affirms support to Palestinian Authority reforms, formation of Gaza community support committee

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 - 10:49 GMT

The community support committee, agreed upon by Fatah and Hamas last December based on an Egyptian proposal, is set to be responsible for running post-war Gaza.

Egypt affirms support to Palestinian Authority's role in Gaza as part of Palestinian territory

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa on Saturday, where they discussed recent developments concerning the Palestinian cause.

Abbas to present plan for post-war Palestine at Cairo summit in March

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 - 08:08 GMT

The presidency emphasized that the vision ensures the reconstruction of Gaza and the West Bank.

Palestinian leader: Imposing a new ‘Deal of the Century’ is delusional

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 08:29 GMT

“Anyone who believes they can impose a new “Deal of the Century” or displace our people and seize any span of our land is delusional,” Abbas said, in reference of Trump’s so-called peace plan he announced in January 2020 to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Egypt’s PM affirms support to Palestinian statehood in meeting with President Abbas

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 02:07 GMT

Madbouly emphasized Egyptian-Palestinian coordination to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Palestinian Authority rejects Trump’s plan for US to take over Gaza

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 10:31 GMT

Abbas stated, “we will not allow any infringement on the rights of our people, for which we have struggled for decades and made immense sacrifices to achieve.”

Palestinian authority says ready to assume full responsibility in Gaza after ceasefire

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 - 07:27 GMT

The Palestinian presidency reiterated the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Sisi, Abbas affirm rejection for attempts to displace Palestinians

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 - 05:23 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the 11th summit of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) held in Cairo on Thursday.

Palestinian President calls on UN security council to impose sanctions on Israel

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 01:15 GMT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged the United Nations Security Council to impose sanctions on Israel and end the ongoing occupation.

Sisi, Abbas highlight urgency of int’l community’s decisive stance on Israeli actions in Palestinian territories

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 06:45 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas deliberated efforts to halt the Israeli war against the Palestinian people in Gaza and Israeli violations in the West Bank

Sisi reaffirm to Palestinian counterpart Abbas Egypt's continued efforts to support Palestinians’ rights

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 06:51 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr during a phone call on Tuesday.

President Sisi Speaks with Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 10:09 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi spoke by phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday.

Egypt, Jordan, Palestine summit in Aqaba: Coordinating positions amid escalating Israeli aggression

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 03:22 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in the Jordanian city of Aqaba to attend the three-way summit between Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine.

Sisi heads to Jordan for 3-way summit with King Abdullah, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 12:10 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is heading to the Jordanian city of Aqaba to attend the three-way summit between Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine.

U.S. thanks Egypt for receiving aid from around the world, bringing it into Gaza, regional spokesperson

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 07:06 GMT

Samuel Warburg, regional spokesperson for the US State Department, said that the United States of America thanks Egypt for receiving aid from countries around the world and bringing it into the Gaza Strip through Rafah border crossing.

Egyptian, Palestinian presidents to hold talks in Cairo on Monday: Fatah

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 - 09:23 GMT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will make a visit to Cairo on Monday, during which he will hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Macron: President Sisi plays 'distinguished role' in delivering aid to civilians in Gaza

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 10:16 GMT

French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi plays 'distinguished role' in delivering aid to civilians in Gaza.

Palestinian president: We will not leave our land, or allow another ‘Nakba’ to take place

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 11:43 GMT

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said that Palestine have always warned the world from Israel’s crimes.

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