Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control. He said if he vacated his role, his deputy would rule for a short period until elections could be held.
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Vance Says He’s Not in Israel to Babysit Gaza Cease-Fire
Vice President JD Vance said recent visits by top American officials were to monitor the cease-fire, but not “in the sense of, you know, you monitor a toddler.”
Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt
The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.
Beyond the Pomp of Egypt Summit, Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations
The meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, could expedite an end to the Gaza war, but regional powers must still resolve the thorny details that have stymied negotiations.
Egypt Says Netanyahu Is Set to Attend Sharm el-Sheikh ‘Peace Summit’
Egypt’s president has billed the afternoon event as aimed at ending the war in Gaza. President Trump was expected to join alongside more than 20 world leaders.
Trump and Egypt’s President Set to Host Sharm el-Sheikh ‘Peace Summit’
The conference has been billed as aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The president of the Palestinian Authority was expected to attend, but Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he would not.
Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise and Baggage
After helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the former prime minister’s reputation was tarnished by his role in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Is he stepping into another diplomatic quagmire?
With New U.S. Proposal to End Gaza War, a Rare Moment of Triumph for Netanyahu
In President Trump’s plan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got almost everything he hoped for in the end, despite mounting international isolation.
What Is the Palestinian Authority?
The body, led by Mahmoud Abbas, administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and considers itself the rightful government of a future Palestinian state.
New Ideas Emerge to End Gaza Conflict and Govern After War
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump head into a meeting on Monday, new proposals are under discussion.