Former Palestinian delegate to France Leïla Shahid dies age 76
Leïla Shahid, a prominent figure in the Palestinian cause and former delegate to France, has died at the age of 76.
Palestinian President Abbas is coming to Norway
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Norway for the first time since the country recognized Palestine as a state.
Abbas announces the first direct elections for the PLO Parliament following US pressure
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced the first direct elections for the Palestinian National Council, set for November 1, 2023, in response to pressure from the United States.
Abbas: Elections this autumn for the PLO's governing council
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that for the first time, Palestinians will directly vote for members of the PLO's highest decision-making body, the PNC, on November 1.
Palestine: For the first time, elections to elect the parliament of the PLO
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that elections to directly elect members of the Palestinian National Council will be held on November 1, 2026, marking the first time such elections will occur through universal suffrage.