Mahmoud Abbas

Putin Tells Abbas That He Is 'Concerned' About Civilian Death Toll

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday that Moscow was "concerned" about civilian deaths in Gaza. "We are concerned above all about civilian losses," Putin said, according to images shown on Russian state television. "We are doing everything ... to support Palestine and the Palestinian ...

Abbas Tells Turkish Parliament He Will Go to Gaza

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday that he would travel to Gaza. As he was speaking, Health Ministry officials in the Palestinian territory said the death toll from Israel's assault there had passed 40,000 people. "I have decided to go to Gaza with other brothers from the ...

Mahmoud Abbas to Visit Spain, in First Since Palestinian Recognition

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to meet Thursday in Madrid with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in his first visit to the country since it formally recognised a Palestinian state in May. Abbas is stopping in Madrid at Spain's invitation before heading to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, according to an ...