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The Palestinian Authority has been banned from entering the US again. Here’s more about it
Middle East
September 22, 2026
The Palestinian Authority has been banned from entering the US again. Here’s more about it
The US has, for a second consecutive year, banned officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) from entering the country for…
Egyptian ambassador to Ramallah presents credentials to Palestinian president
Egypt
September 13, 2026
Egyptian ambassador to Ramallah presents credentials to Palestinian president
Egypt’s Ambassador to Palestine Bassem Abdel Hady, head of the Egyptian mission in Ramallah, presented his credentials to Palestinian President…
China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?
Middle East
October 11, 2023
China wants to be a peace broker in the Middle East. How has it responded to the Israel-Gaza war?
When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Beijing in June, China vowed to contribute “Chinese wisdom, Chinese strength” to resolve the…
Palestinian President receives actor Mohammed Ramadan in New York
Egypt
May 17, 2023
Palestinian President receives actor Mohammed Ramadan in New York
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received Egyptian actor and rapper Mohamed Ramadan, at his residence in New York, where he is…
Palestinian president lauds relations with Egypt
Egypt
November 14, 2022
Palestinian president lauds relations with Egypt
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has hailed as “historical” relations with Egypt, which he called “the warm embrace” of Palestine. Egypt…
U.S. House Leader Nancy Pelosi arrives in Israel, vows support on Iran
Middle East
February 17, 2022
U.S. House Leader Nancy Pelosi arrives in Israel, vows support on Iran
JERUSALEM, Feb 16 (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Israel on Wednesday as part of…
Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues
Middle East
February 6, 2022
Rare session of key Palestinian body could provide Abbas succession clues
RAMALLAH, West Bank/GAZA, Feb 6 (Reuters) – A key Palestinian decision-making body convenes on Sunday for the first time in…
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrate against Abbas
Middle East
July 4, 2021
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrate against Abbas
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Saturday to…
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
Middle East
June 28, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest against President Mahmoud Abbas…
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
Middle East
June 27, 2021
Palestinian Authority deploys forces during protest against critic’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank, June 26 (Reuters) – The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Saturday deployed security forces to confront protesters who…