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Hamas open to long Gaza truce but not to disarming, an official says
Sources close to the ceasefire talks said Hamas might agree to a five to seven-year truce in return for ending the war, ...
A deleted condolence after pope's death revealed tension between Israel and the Vatican
Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without ...
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under aging leader Abbas
The Palestine Liberation Organization has announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor.
Palestinians create role for a vice president and possible successor to aging leader Abbas
The Palestine Liberation Organization has announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, ...
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A Palestinian leader just gave Trump an unprecedented opening to pursue peace
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas just did something very unusual for an Arab leader: He took a risk with bold ...
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Mahmoud Abbas Airs His Ire at Hamas
Arabs around the Mideast are turning their backs on the terrorist group’s extreme, murderous ideology.
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Mahmoud Abbas tells Hamas to disarm and give up Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas to cede control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority and to disarm.
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‘Insulting’: Hamas condemns Abbas’s remarks on Gaza captives
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.