Mahmoud Abbas
Monday 05 January 2009
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West Bank feels betrayed by its leaders
On the West Bank, the gap between the street and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is widening. People are disappointed that Abbas has pointed out explicitly Hamas’s responsibility in the crisis over Israel's offensive on Gaza.
Sunday 04 January 2009
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Palestinian Authority looks to France for support
Israel's ground offensive in Gaza has increased the pressure on French President Nicolas Sarkozy to try and secure a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Sarkozy will meet his Palestinian counterpart on Monday.
Wednesday 31 December 2008
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Abbas threatens to end talks with Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to abandon talks with Israel in the wake of what he called Tel Aviv's "criminal aggression" against the Gaza Strip. Israel began targeting the territory on Saturday in response to rocket attacks.
Monday 22 December 2008
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Abbas seeks support from Moscow
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas was in Moscow Monday for a first meeting with President Dmitry Medvedev aimed at securing Russian support in Middle East peace talks as Israel threatens a major offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Sunday 21 December 2008
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Abbas to meet Chechen, Russian leaders on regional tour
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Grozny and met with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, noting that the two leaders' territories have much in common. Abbas is also scheduled to meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
