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Trump in Bethlehem to meet Palestinian president

May 23, 2017 1:01 pm

Trump will meet Abbas at the presidential palace in Bethlehem, which holds deep significance as the site where Christians believe Jesus was born.

In rare gesture, Benjamin Netanyahu phones Mahmud Abbas, wishes him happy Eid

July 18, 2015 9:14 am

Netanyahu's office said the premier also told Abbas in a telephone conversation "that the citizens of Israel want peace" and that "Israel would continue to act toward regional stability.

Abbas says may end unity with Hamas over Gaza governance

September 07, 2014 4:01 pm

The new cabinet, which is based in Ramallah, took office on June 2, with Gaza's Hamas govt officially stepping down same day.

Barack Obama urges Mahmoud Abbas to 'take risks' for peace

March 18, 2014 4:08 pm

Mahmoud Abbas arrived at the White House two weeks after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning.

Palestinian PM resigns

April 14, 2013 12:05 am

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad formally presented his resignation to President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday,a Palestinian official said.

Abbas to go ahead with UN state bid: Palestinians

September 23, 2011 8:57 am

Palestinians believe they would get votes needed for its application for statehood to be accepted.

Palestinians going ahead with UN statehood bid

June 27, 2011 6:38 pm

Saeb said granting UN membership to Palestine could bring the side back to negotiating table.

Palestinians seek clear US stance on statehood Ramallah

April 13, 2011 10:37 pm

The Palestinians today called on for a clear US stance on Palestinian statehood after US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the status quo was unsustainable.

Hamas chief calls on Abbas to quit peace talks

September 27, 2010 7:16 pm

Settlement building resumed across the West Bank today just hours after the expiry of a partial 10-month freeze.

No official Palestinian response on settlements before Oct 4

September 27, 2010 4:28 pm

Mahmud Abbas will consult Arab governments next week before deciding whether to continue talks with Israel following the end of the settlement freeze.

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