In meeting with Samir Kuntar in Lebanon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas handed a propaganda victory to Hezbollah 
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Quotes about Mahmoud Abbas
In meeting with Samir Kuntar in Lebanon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas handed a propaganda victory to Hezbollah
said Abraham Foxman
in CNSNews.com
We call on President Mahmoud Abbas to join Cairo dialogue, because his participation would reflect his seriousness to succeed the dialogue ... His absence would prove that he is not serious to reach an agreement.
said Sami Abu Zuhri
If the Egyptians succeed to hold a meeting between President Mahmoud Abbas and Khalid Mash'al, reconciliation attempts could work out after the Eid Al-Fitr [at the end of Ramadan]
was said
in Rantburg
Without examining public opinion, the balance of force in Fatah, the state of the leadership of Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas), who will probably be out of office as well next year, it is not responsible to rush a peace accord
said Barry Rubin
Don't say this is the work of the intelligence services. This is only Fatah youth and the hackers of Palestine ... Our commander is Abu Mazen (Mahmoud Abbas.) We won't accept anyone but him.
was said
in Ynetnews
Quotes from articles mentioning Mahmoud Abbas
We were very, very disappointed, not only in the meeting but in much of the media coverage surrounding Kuntar and other terrorists released
said Jeff Daube
in CNSNews.com
Couple this meeting with the shrine erected to [Imad] Mugniyeh to celebrate the acts of Mugniyeh’s terrorism [and] it has a cumulative effect
was said
in CNSNews.com
We spoke out critically when Abbas made a statement of congratulations when Kuntar was released. We expressed our dismay
was said
in CNSNews.com
This sends a terrible message to Israelis and Palestinians anxious to move forward with peace.
was said
in CNSNews.com
