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UAE condemns Mahmoud Abbas' claim that Hitler killed Jews because of 'social role'

The UAE foreign minister said the controversial remarks were 'irresponsible'

By Richard Percival

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BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks to the media with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) following talks at the Chancellery on August 16, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues, the current situation in the Palestinian territories as well as perspectives on a possible peace process between Palestine and Israel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Abbas should stop spreading 'disgusting' antisemitism says James Cleverly

Abbas should stop spreading 'disgusting' antisemitism says James Cleverly

By Richard Percival

2 min read

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks to the media with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) following talks at the Chancellery on August 16, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues, the current situation in the Palestinian territories as well as perspectives on a possible peace process between Palestine and Israel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

Antisemitism is the ideology that has defined Mahmoud Abbas's life

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Rabbi Leo Dee, who's two daughters were murdered in a terror attack a few days ago, holds a press conference in Efrat, on April 10, 2023. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/FLASH90 *** Local Caption *** ליאו די אבא פידוע אב אפרת

Israeli foreign minister appoints Rabbi Leo Dee as special envoy

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The Arafat I knew was undermining Oslo from the very start

The Arafat I knew was undermining Oslo from the very start

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BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks to the media with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) following talks at the Chancellery on August 16, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues, the current situation in the Palestinian territories as well as perspectives on a possible peace process between Palestine and Israel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Mahmoud Abbas claims Hitler killed Jews because of their 'social role' instead of religion

2 min read

Chinese president Xi Jinping is 'looking forward' to visit from Netanyahu

Chinese president Xi Jinping is 'looking forward' to visit from Netanyahu

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Mahmoud Abbas to pay rare visit to Jenin on Wednesday

The PA leader has only visited the West Bank city twice since his election 18 years ago

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July 12, 2023 09:04

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 16: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks to the media with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) following talks at the Chancellery on August 16, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders discussed bilateral issues, the current situation in the Palestinian territories as well as perspectives on a possible peace process between Palestine and Israel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Israeli Security Cabinet votes to save Palestinian Authority from bankruptcy

The economic and defense package comes amid the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank

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July 10, 2023 09:57

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting on the state budget, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on June 11, 2023. Photo by Alex Kolomoisky/POOL***POOL PICTURE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES, PLEASE CREDIT THE PHOTOGRAPHER AS WRITTEN - ALEX KOLOMOISKY/POOL*** *** Local Caption *** éùéáú îîùìä øàù äîîùìä ðúðéäå îùøã øàù äîîùìä

Xi Jinping: ‘China willing to help foster Palestinian peacemaking with Israel’

The Chinese president also said Beijing was establishing 'strategic' relations with the Palestinians

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June 14, 2023 12:50

BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 14: Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas shakes hands with Chinaâ€™s President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Photo by Jade Gao - Pool/Getty Images)

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to make official state visit to China

Abbas will be the first Arab 'head of state' to visit China this year, according to Beijing

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June 11, 2023 09:39

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to make official state visit to China

Ian Austin

Labour’s Palestine policy is a barrier to peace

Proposal to unilaterally recognise a Palestinian state is counter-productive and wrong

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June 8, 2023 10:24

Israeli settlers lift national flags during a protest by left-wing Israeli activists and Palestinians waving Palestinian flags and banners against Israeli occupation and settlement activity in the neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, on March 17, 2023. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

UN marks first 'Nakba Day' as Israel urges countries to boycott

Nearly 50 nations shunned the ceremonies at the UN General Assembly

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May 16, 2023 09:19

2GNCCYG New York, USA. 24th Sep, 2021. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier addresses the 76th General Debate of the UN General Assembly at United Nations (UN) Headquarters. The 76th General Debate of the UN General Assembly is taking place this week. Some 80 heads of state and government are taking part. Steinmeier is the first German President to address the UN General Assembly in almost 40 years. The first and so far only Federal President to appear before the UN body was President Carstens in 1983. Credit: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa/Alamy Live News

Gary Mond

We shouldn't fund the PA while they pay to slay

In the wake of the Dee murders, the UK's relationship with the Palestinian Authority must be re-examined

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April 19, 2023 13:25

Rabbi Leo Dee, who's two daughters were murdered in a terror attack a few days ago, holds a press conference in Efrat, on April 10, 2023. Photo by Oren Ben Hakoon/FLASH90 *** Local Caption *** ליאו די אבא פידוע אב אפרת

Lord Leigh

It's time to listen to the Palestinian moderates

Unfavourable political conditions mirror public views on the prospects for a two-state solution

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April 14, 2023 14:13

Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Kfar Qaddum, near the West Bank city of Nablus, March 24, 2023. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ??? ???? ????? ??????? ??? ????

Poll: More than half of Palestinians support a third Intifada

Statistics reflect a rise in support for violence and terror and a decline in support for negotiations

By Daniel Ben-David

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March 24, 2023 16:48

Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Kfar Qaddum, near the West Bank city of Nablus, March 24, 2023. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ??? ???? ????? ??????? ??? ????

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