Mahmoud Abbas
Netanyahu Says It's 'Deja Vu All Over Again' for Israel at the United Nations
Netanyahu offered another take on familiar themes in his address before the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York City.
Palestine Leader Scraps Oslo Accords with Israel as Flag Goes Up at the UN
"We will not remain the only ones committed to the implementation of these agreements, while Israel continuously violates them," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared.
Protests and Rage Spread to the West Bank After Tense Week in Jerusalem
With Muslims and Jews observing major religious holidays, violence in Jerusalem has spread to the occupied West Bank after a bloody week at a contested holy site.
Student Activists in the West Bank Facing Crackdown by Palestinian Authority
VICE News spoke to students in the West Bank who say they are being detained for their political opposition to the Palestinian Authority — an issue documented in a recent report by Human Rights Watch.
Israeli Security Forces Storm West Bank Buildings in Raid Targeting Hamas
Israeli authorities said they detained 29 people in raids early Wednesday morning, including suspects “involved in funding and direction of Hamas branches overseas.”
International Criminal Court Opens Preliminary Probe Into War Crimes in Palestine
The move by the international body begins a lengthy process that could pave the way for charges against both Israelis and Palestinians.
Maneuvering at the UN Could Lead to War Crimes Charges Against Israeli and Palestinian Leaders
Palestine will officially join the International Criminal Court on April 1, paving the way for possible prosecution of both Israeli and Palestinian leaders for war crimes.
Tears and Rage at Funeral for Palestinian Minister Who Died in Clash with Israeli Soldiers
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Ziad Abu Ein in Ramallah today, as three separate autopsies provided mixed results.
Palestinian Minister Dies After Confrontation with Israeli Soldiers at West Bank Protest
Video footage shows a soldier repeatedly grabbing the throat of Ziad Abu Ein, who died on the way to hospital. His death immediately sparked clashes in the Palestinian territory.
A Decade After Arafat’s Death, Palestinians Reflect on the Leadership that Followed Him
Ten years after the death of the icon of their nationalism, Palestinians reflect on Arafat's legacy, including the troubled Palestinian Authority and the leadership that followed him.
Explosions and War of Words Mar Anniversary of Yasser Arafat's Death
After a string of 15 explosions rocked the homes of Fatah leaders throughout the Gaza Strip, Hamas and Mahmoud Abbas hurled accusations at each other.
Clashes Follow Shooting of Radical Right-Wing Rabbi in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces shut down the Old City's holiest site after killing a Palestinian man suspected of attempting to assassinate a far-right, US-born rabbi.