Mahmoud Abbas
Mahmoud Abbas · 48 stories
How each side writes about Mahmoud Abbas
Each piece is read against the wire on the same story. Zero means "wrote it like everyone else"; left is harder, right is softer.
Last 7 days
- Religious press-0.2 · 21plain
- Right-0.2 · 13charged
- Russian press-0.0 · 19plain
- Centre-0.0 · 79plain
- Haredi press-0.0 · 17plain
- Arabic press+0.1 · 40plain
- Left+0.8 · 5plain
Last 30 days
- Right-0.2 · 29charged
- Religious press-0.1 · 53charged
- Business press-0.1 · 7charged
- Centre0.0 · 189plain
- Russian press0.0 · 49plain
- Haredi press0.0 · 41charged
- Arabic press+0.1 · 80plain
- Left+0.4 · 10plain
How stance is measured · updated 21/09/2026
US, Iran Trade Threats Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The US and Iran are exchanging threats amidst heightened regional tensions, with Iran downing a drone and warning against "mistakes," while President Trump considers options for c…
United Arab List Holds Rally in Eilabun Ahead of Elections
The United Arab List held a large election rally in Eilabun, attended by MK Mansour Abbas and other local figures. The event aimed to boost support for the list and its influence…
Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to UN Amid US Tensions
Iran's Foreign Minister traveled to New York for UN meetings amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump expressed openness to meeting Iran's president while also issuing…
Ra'am Party Leader Mansour Abbas Announces Retirement from Politics
Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, announced he will retire from politics after the next legislative term. His colleague Safwat Frij expressed support for Abbas's strategy…
Hundreds Attend Funeral of Arab Israeli Man Killed by Police
Hundreds attended the funeral of Alaa Muhammad Musa Mahmoud in Umm al-Fahm, who was killed by police last Thursday. Attendees called for a full and independent investigation into…
Arab MK Mansour Abbas Visits Family of Slain Arab Youth, Demands Investigation
MK Mansour Abbas visited the family of Alaa Mahamid, an Arab youth shot and killed by police. Abbas called for a full investigation and prosecution of the officer involved, citing…
Palestinian Education Ministry Opens Five New Schools in Nablus
The Palestinian Ministry of Education opened five new schools and added a floor to another in Nablus on Sunday, costing $7 million. The inaugurations, attended by senior officials…
Ben-Gvir's Call to Disqualify Arab Party Fueled by Internal Arab Criticism
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to disqualify the United Arab List (Ra'am) is amplified by internal Arab criticism that aims to delegitimize the party and its le…
Sheikh Raed Salah Leads Delegation Visiting Journalist Ahmed Hazem
Sheikh Raed Salah led a delegation to visit journalist Ahmed Hazem in Nazareth to check on his health and express appreciation for his long-standing journalistic contributions. Ha…
Acre Prepares for Yom Kippur Amidst Election Tensions
Acre is preparing for Yom Kippur with customary arrangements for street closures and resident access. A local official urged mutual respect for religious observances and warned ag…
World Leaders Convene at UN Amid Global Conflicts and AI Concerns
World leaders are meeting at the UN General Assembly to address escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and the risks of artificial intelligence. US President Donald…
UAE Official's Statement Fuels Questions on Netanyahu's Pre-Oct. 7 Warning
An Emirati official's statement has not denied reports that President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an impending Hamas attack before Octob…
Gazan Photographer Admits Filming Hostage Lynching, Hiding Evidence
Gazan photographer Motaz Azaiza admitted to filming Gazans lynching Israeli hostages but withholding the footage to protect the attackers. He also criticized Hamas's governance an…
Israeli Opposition Plans to Replace Knesset Speaker, Lawmaker Says
Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi announced the opposition's intention to replace the Knesset speaker after the elections, criticizing the current speaker. The Likud party accused Tibi…
Arab Israeli MK Ahmad Tibi Outlines Post-Election Strategy
Arab Israeli lawmaker Ahmad Tibi announced his party's intention to support an opposition candidate for Knesset Speaker and play a key role in replacing the current government. Th…
IDF Eliminates Hamas Khan Yunis Commander Involved in Oct. 7 Massacre
The IDF announced the elimination of Muhammad Suleiman Bayouk, a Hamas commander in Khan Yunis who participated in the October 7th massacre and later worked to rebuild the terror…
Hundreds Protest in Umm al-Fahm After Police Shooting Death
Around 200 people protested in Umm al-Fahm, Israel, after Mahmoud Said was shot and killed by Border Police. While police claim Said advanced on them with a knife, witnesses and f…
Netanyahu Rushes US Trip for UN Speech, Cuts Texas Leg
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is cutting short his US visit, flying directly to New York for his UN speech and leaving immediately after, skipping a planned stop in Texas. He…
EU Criticizes US Ban on Palestinian Authority Representatives
The European Union criticized the United States for barring Palestinian Authority representatives from entering the US for UN General Assembly meetings. Palestinian President Mahm…
New Poetry Collection Launched in Beit Jann
A poetry collection by Sheikh Saleh Ahmed Zeidan was launched in Beit Jann on Friday evening. The event included speeches from local officials and the poet himself, who recited fr…
Gaza Shelling and Building Collapse Kill 3, Injure Children
Three people were killed and several others, including children, were injured in Gaza due to Israeli shelling and gunfire. A separate incident involved the partial collapse of a d…
Ex-PA Minister Claims He Warned Israel of Sinwar's 'Earthquake' Threat
Former Palestinian Authority official Soufian Abu Zaida claims he warned Israel via the UAE about Hamas leader Sinwar's 'earthquake' threat before October 7th. Prime Minister Neta…
Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Mossad on Missile Sites
Iran executed Hossein Badran for allegedly providing information on missile sites to Israel's Mossad. The execution is part of a broader surge in capital punishment in Iran, with…
Al Jazeera Dismisses Gaza Staff Amid US Lawsuit Alleging Hamas Ties
Al Jazeera has dismissed 24 employees in Gaza, with some former staff reporting abrupt terminations. This action follows a US lawsuit accusing the network of supporting Hamas and…
Gaza Children's Memorial Unveiled at UN Headquarters
A coalition of interfaith groups displayed a 100-meter scroll with the names of over 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York. The event, time…
Israeli News Program "Sixth Cabinet" Tackles Political Polls and Security Incidents
An Israeli news program, "Sixth Cabinet," discussed political polls concerning Benny Gantz, an alleged Iranian assassination plot against Yair Netanyahu, and a foiled terror attac…
Ex-Yesh Atid MK Says Party Should Have Joined Government on Oct. 7
Former Yesh Atid MK Debbie Biton stated the party erred by not joining the government on October 7th and advocated against a future coalition with Ra'am. Her comments come amid a…
Man Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Hadera; Gunmen Fired at Driver
A 21-year-old man is under arrest following a fatal hit-and-run in Hadera that killed a 17-year-old. The suspect claims he was attacked and then shot at by armed individuals, who…
IDF Soldiers Injured in Lebanon; Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets
Two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured by a Hezbollah explosive device in southern Lebanon, prompting retaliatory Israeli airstrikes. Iran issued threats regarding oil exports…
New Term 'Gazaholics' Describes Obsession With Israel-Palestine Conflict
A new term, "gazaholics," has been coined to describe a perceived obsessive and selective focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by some segments of public opinion, while ignor…
Poll: Most Israelis Don't See Gadi Eisenkot as Right-Wing, Trust Arab Mayors Over Him
A poll shows 88% of Israelis do not view Gadi Eisenkot as right-wing and a majority trust Arab mayors more than him. The survey also ranked recent events by perceived damage to Is…
Mansour Abbas's Political Prowess and Influence Highlighted
An opinion piece lauds Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, for his political skill in forming governments and navigating complex negotiations. The article highlights hi…
Arab Parties Submit Responses to Knesset Candidacy Disqualification Bids
Arab political parties and figures in Israel have submitted their defenses to the Central Elections Committee against requests to disqualify them from running in the Knesset elect…
Arab Parties and MKs Respond to Disqualification Bids
The Adalah Legal Center has filed responses to the Central Elections Committee on behalf of several Arab parties and MK Ofer Cassif, contesting their disqualification from the upc…
Ex-PA Minister Identifies as Intermediary in Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 Warning to Israel
Sufian Abu Zaida, a former Palestinian Authority minister, has identified himself as the intermediary who allegedly delivered a pre-October 7th warning from Hamas leader Yahya Sin…
Poll Shows Benny Gantz Leading, Likud Declining Ahead of Elections
A new poll shows Benny Gantz's National Unity party leading with 13 seats, while the Likud party continues to decline. The survey projects opposition parties securing 54 seats ver…
Intelligence Sources: Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 Message Aimed to Lull Israel
Israeli intelligence officials claim Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar deliberately spread low-quality information before October 7th to deceive Israel. His deputy reportedly finalized th…
Israeli Professor Solves 340-Year-Old Mystery of Queen Christina's Death
An Israeli professor from the Technion, Zaïd Abbasi, has theorized that Queen Christina of Sweden died from undiagnosed diabetes complicated by a chronic leg wound and sepsis. The…
Lapid Details Intelligence That Led to His October 7 Warning
Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid revealed that he received intelligence from Benjamin Netanyahu himself, which prompted Lapid's public warning about an impending security…
Netanyahu Exploits Arab Party Issue to Undermine Rival Eisenkot
Prime Minister Netanyahu is leveraging the issue of Arab political participation to undermine his rival Gadi Eisenkot, who is facing internal party pressure and public scrutiny ov…
US Denies Visas to PA Officials, Sparking Debate on Oslo Accords' Legacy
The US has denied visas to Palestinian Authority officials, prompting a critique of the Oslo Accords and a call for Israel to assert control over Palestinian-governed areas. The a…
Israeli Politics Marked by Shifting Alliances and Accusations
An Israeli political analyst criticizes internal divisions within the "change bloc" while accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of fostering a personality cult and engaging in hypocri…
Court Denies Bereaved Families Access to Hearing on Ra'am Party Disqualification
The Central Elections Committee head denied bereaved families the right to attend a hearing on their petition to disqualify the Ra'am party, citing concerns over potential disrupt…
US Grants Visas to Iranian Delegation, Denies Them to Palestinians
The US granted visas to Iran's UN delegation while denying them to Palestinian officials, leading to a pre-recorded message from Mahmoud Abbas at the UN General Assembly.
IDF Documents Reveal Planning Details of Major Operations Post-Oct. 7
Newly released IDF orders detail the planning of major Israeli military operations after the October 7th attack, covering actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, as well as tar…
Israeli Teen Dies After Being Hit by Car During Fight, Driver Fatally Shot
An Israeli teenager was killed after being run over during a brawl, and the driver was subsequently shot dead. The report also touches on Israeli politics, regional tensions invol…
Iran Rebukes Hezbollah's Na'im Qassem After Tunnel Blast
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reduced the powers of Hezbollah Secretary-General Na'im Qassem following the destruction of a key tunnel complex at Ali Taher. An Iranian official c…
Arab Israeli Election Boycott Debated Amid Escalating 'Fascist' Policies
An opinion piece argues that escalating "fascist" policies in Israel negate the rationale for boycotting elections, urging Arab citizens to participate to counter the "genocidal"…