Review of the summit meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Egypt with a recommendation that the United States and Israel engage and offer more than compliments and encouragement.

Biography of the Palestinian Authority's prime minister from May 2003 until his resignation almost four months later.

Profile of the new Palestinian President, known as the "ambassador of peace".

Profile of the Palestinian President and his promising prospects for achieving peace with Israel.

Palestinian election officials on Monday declared Mahmoud Abbas the president-elect of the Palestinian Authority, beginning a new era after the death of his predecessor, Yasser Arafat.

February 2005 interview with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas focuses on his optimism about the chances for peace with Israel.

Ongoing collection of profiles, news stories, analysis and commentary about the President of the Palestinian Authority, elected in 2005. Includes transcripts of speeches.

Biography of the first Palestinian Prime Minister, written after his resignation.

NPR's Melissa Block talks with Khalil Shikaki, director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, about the outlook for the new Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Official site of Mahmoud Abbas present his speeches, meetings and visits, statements and interviews, letters, acts and decrees, and current affairs. [Arabic, English]

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat urges the Palestinian Authority to approve his deputy, Mahmoud Abbas, as the first Palestinian prime minister. A conversation about what his appointment could mean for a Middle East peace.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article provides the Fatah politician's personal and political biography.