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Palestinian President in Damascus for the First Time in 16 Years

This is Beirut, 18/04 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

Ahmad al-Sharaa Mahmoud Abbas Syria

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday, on his first visit to Syria in 16 years. According to a Syrian government source, the pair were expected to discuss reinforcing ties between Syria and the Palestinians, as well as the "threats" faced by both parties. According to the UN agency for ...

Macron and Abbas Agree on 'Urgent' Need for Gaza Truce

This is Beirut, 14/04 17:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Mahmoud Abbas Emmanuel Macron Israel Gaza Palestinian Authority

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas and French President Emmanuel Macron called for an "urgent" ceasefire in Gaza during a phone conversation on Monday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. "They emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire, the acceleration of humanitarian aid delivery, the rejection of the displacement of the ...

Palestinian President Says Ready to Assume 'Full Responsibility' in Gaza

This is Beirut, 17/01 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Mahmoud Abbas Gaza Israel Hamas Palestinian Authority

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Friday the Palestinian Authority was ready to assume "full responsibility" in post-war Gaza, in his first statement since a ceasefire deal was announced. "The Palestinian government, under president Abbas' directives, has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza," including the ...

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