Follow Mahmoud Abbas through 143 dated historical records for Palestine.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
After decades in exile, Abbas returned to the Palestinian territories during the implementation of the Oslo process. He established a political presence in Gaza and Ramallah while continuing his senior work within the PLO.
Abbas and Israeli politician Yossi Beilin worked on an unofficial framework addressing issues that would arise in a permanent-status settlement. The document became known as the Beilin-Abu Mazen understanding and illustrated Abbas's preference for negotiated final-status arrangements.
Palestinian elections are held under Oslo arrangements and Abbas remains a senior PLO figure
Abbas becomes Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee
Abbas participates in preparations for final status negotiations with Israel
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Role range: 2000-2005
Abbas criticises the militarisation of the uprising and supports renewed diplomatic efforts
Role range: 2000-2005
Abbas criticises the militarisation of the uprising and supports renewed diplomatic efforts
Role range: 2000-2005
International pressure grows for reform of Palestinian Authority institutions during the Second Intifada
Role range: 2000-2005
Arafat appoints Abbas as the first Palestinian prime minister amid international demands for institutional reform and renewed negotiations.
Role range: 2000-2005 – 2003-2003
Serves as the first Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority from March to October
Serves as the first Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority from March to October
Receives the Quartet Road Map as the first Palestinian Prime Minister.
Role range: 2003-2003
Meets Bush and Sharon and commits to ending armed attacks.
Role range: 2003-2003
Abbas meets Sharon and President Bush at Aqaba and commits the Palestinian Authority to pursuing negotiations and ending armed violence.
Role range: 2000-2005 – 2003-2003
Abbas resigns after disputes over authority and security powers weaken his ability to implement the Road Map and confront armed factions.
Role range: 2000-2005 – 2003-2003
Abbas resigns as Prime Minister after disputes over authority and security powers
Role range: 2000-2005
Resigns citing lack of support from Israel and the United States as well as "internal incitement" against his Government
Serves as Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee, after Yasser Arafats death
Abbas becomes Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee after Arafat's death
After Arafat dies Abbas becomes a leading candidate to succeed him in Palestinian politics
Abbas is endorsed by Fatahs Revolutionary Council as its preferred candidate for the Palestinian presidential election
After Yasser Arafat's death, Abbas moved into the leading position within Fatah as the movement reorganised its senior leadership. The change consolidated his political authority alongside his new responsibilities in the PLO.
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
Abbas is elected President of the Palestinian Authority after the death of Yasser Arafat
Abbas is elected with 62% of the vote as the new president of the Palestinian Authority
Abbas wins the Palestinian presidential election and campaigns for negotiations, institutional reform and an end to the armed uprising.
Role range: 2000-2005
Abbas is formally sworn in as the President of the Palestinian National Authority in a ceremony held in the West Bank town of Ramallah
Abbas is sworn in as Palestinian president and calls for a negotiated political strategy while seeking greater control over competing armed groups.
Role range: 2000-2005 – 2005-2026
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Israeli radio reports that Abbas had secured a 30-day ceasefire from Hamas and Islamic Jihad
A mandate to secure a ceasefire, reform the corrupt PLA & resume peace talks
A mandate to secure a ceasefire, reform the corrupt PLA & resume peace talks
Elected President with 62.3% of the votes cast
Abbas meets Ariel Sharon at Sharm el Sheikh and announces steps to reduce violence
Meets Sharon and declares an end to armed attacks against Israelis.
Role range: 2000-2005 – 2005-
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