By Mythili Sampathkumar The Independent Donald Trump held a press conference with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and said his administration “will get it done” regarding a peace agreement with Israel. Mr Trump said he had always heard “this was the toughest deal to make, let’s prove them wrong.” This was the first face-to-face meeting with … Continued
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the European Commission in Brussels in March. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images) By Shibley Telhami The Washington Post Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas comes to Washington on Wednesday with a degree of cautious optimism that goes beyond flattering an American president who thrives on adoration.Simply being invited to meet with President Trump is an … Continued
By Jack Khoury Haaretz A senior Palestinian delegation is to leave in the next few days for Washington as part of the preparations for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior Palestinian official told Haaretz. A date for the meeting has yet to be confirmed, but Trump invited … Continued
By Al Jazeera US President Donald Trump has invited Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas for a visit to the White House, in the first phone call between the two leaders since Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Trump invited Abbas “to visit the White House soon to discuss ways to resume the [Palestinian-Israeli] political process”, Wafa, the … Continued
Associated Press The Vatican stressed the sacred nature of Jerusalem on Saturday as the Palestinian leader warned that prospects for peace could suffer if the incoming Trump administration goes ahead with plans to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The developments came as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Pope … Continued
Middle East Monitor President Jacob Zuma has urged South Africans not to visit Israel unless they are working on “fostering peace” in the region. Addressing thousands of supporters during the 105th birth anniversary of his ruling African National Congress (ANC) in the capital Johannesburg yesterday, Zuma said: “The people of Palestine continue to suffer in … Continued
Associated Press Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he is willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump to reach a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel. Abbas spoke Saturday at an event marking the anniversary of his Fatah party. He said “We want to emphasize our willingness to work with the newly-elected American administration… to … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The Palestinian Authority, headed by President Mahmoud Abbas, is shaking up their diplomatic assignments for 2017. With the new Trump administration taking office in January, so will a new Palestinian ambassador to the United States. Husam Zomlot, Abbas’ strategic affairs advisor, will replace Maen Areikat as the PLO ambassador to the … Continued
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