Category: Palestinians
In letter to Biden, PA and Hamas commit to two-state solution on 1967 lines
Ahead of May and July votes, factions commit to respect results and to peaceful transfer of power afterward if necessary; memorandum also asserts PLO as…
Guterres calls for UN, Quartet-led Israeli-Palestinian peace process
“The United Nations remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and bring an end to the suffering,” Guterres said. United Nations…
In shot at Trump, Biden official says cutting aid to Palestinians ineffective
State Dept. spokesman says previous administration’s decision to end assistance, after PA refused to engage with peace efforts, didn’t produce political progress or concessions A…
PA official welcomes resumed US ties, but realizes Palestinians not 1st priority
Ahmad Majdalani tells The Times of Israel that Ramallah is already engaged in unofficial contacts with Washington, which he hopes will soon become official A…
Russia backs Palestinian proposal for Mideast peace conference
Speaking to UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Lavrov suggests ministerial-level multinational summit in the spring or summer UNITED NATIONS, United States — Russian Foreign Minister…
Biden envoy: US to reopen diplomatic missions for Palestinians
“The US will urge Israel’s government and the Palestinian Authority to avoid unilateral steps that make the two-state solution more difficult.” The United States plans…
US announces it’s renewing relations with Palestinians, seeking 2-state solution
Biden Administration to reopen Palestinian diplomatic offices and restore aid, reversing Trump policies, acting envoy Richard Mills tells UN; vows ‘steadfast support for Israel’ NEW…
Islamic Jihad says late Iranian general Soleimani gave ‘direct orders’ in Gaza
Assassinated Quds force commander behind ‘complex’ delivery of Iranian missiles used to attack Tel Aviv, says senior figure in Palestinian terror group A senior figure…
Joe Biden wants to erase the last four years. In the Mideast, that won’t be easy
A dramatic new political reality has dawned in Washington. But back in the Middle East, a distracted US president won’t have much room to maneuver…
‘We stood tall against the bully’: Palestinians hail end of Trump, welcome Biden
‘At least we won’t wake up every morning expecting the worst,’ Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki tells local media As Joe Biden became US…