Palestinian President says hopes for peace talks with new Israeli government
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed hope that the formation of a new Israeli government will lead to the resumption of peace talks. The statement comes amid political deadlock in Israel and ongoing tensions in the West Bank.
Why it matters
The potential for renewed dialogue between Palestinian and Israeli leadership is a key factor in long-term regional stability.
Nicosia Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday (October 29, 2026) that he hoped the election of a new Israeli government would allow for the resumption of peace talks. "For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestine may live in security, stability and peace," Mr. Abbas said during a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia.
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