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Mahmoud Abbas claims Hitler killed Jews because of their 'social role' instead of religion
The PA leader was accused of Holocaust denialism after making the controversial remarks at his Fatah party’s Revolutionary Council
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Chinese president Xi Jinping is 'looking forward' to visit from Netanyahu
Beijing's ambassador conveyed the message in a meeting with the Israeli PM on Wednesday
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Mahmoud Abbas to pay rare visit to Jenin on Wednesday
The PA leader has only visited the West Bank city twice since his election 18 years ago
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Israeli Security Cabinet votes to save Palestinian Authority from bankruptcy
The economic and defense package comes amid the deteriorating security situation in the West Bank
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Xi Jinping: ‘China willing to help foster Palestinian peacemaking with Israel’
The Chinese president also said Beijing was establishing 'strategic' relations with the Palestinians
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to make official state visit to China
Abbas will be the first Arab 'head of state' to visit China this year, according to Beijing
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UN marks first 'Nakba Day' as Israel urges countries to boycott
Nearly 50 nations shunned the ceremonies at the UN General Assembly
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Netanyahu government allegedly holding secret talks with PA
The United States reportedly helped facilitate the talks, that were initiated by the Palestinians ahead of the swearing-in of the Netanyahu government in December
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