Mahmoud Abbas

This comes after the Palestinian Authority President called Hamas "sons of dogs" and called for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.

Senior Israeli officials stated that Qatar’s assistance in ceasefire talks have been hindering the progress, adding that working solely through Egypt would be better.

Al-Sheikh said that the Palestinian Authority was carrying out reforms and forming a new government as the US and Arab countries requested, but it was not receiving enough support.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas claimed “[Israel] is trying to change the historical and legal status of the Islamic and Christian holy places, especially the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.

According to the factions, "Abbas's speech was consistent with the occupation's narrative and the Zionist narrative, as if he were a partner in protecting Israel's security."

He also stressed that "Hamas must end its control of the Gaza Strip and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority." 

The two discussed the possibility of the Palestinian Authority assuming “full responsibility” in Gaza, including security duties.

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas explained that Palestinians see the Jews just as the Europeans and Hitler saw the Jews.

Majed Faraj’s visit was reportedly a preparatory visit to Abbas’s visit, which is expected to occur next week.