Abbas’ adviser: We are committed to peace, but only on our terms

In a conversation with Israeli journalists, Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Palestinians want peace but cannot find a partner.   Nitsan Keidar, Ramallah, 17/02/20 00:04   Nabil Abu Rudeineh Arutz Sheva   Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the senior adviser and spokesperson of Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas, met on Sunday in the Muqata in Ramallah with […]

Shtayyeh: Respond to Israeli annexation, recognize Palestine as state

Shtayyeh: Respond to Israeli annexation, recognize Palestine as state EU foreign ministers should reject Trump peace plan By TOVAH LAZAROFF FEBRUARY 16, 2020 20:28 The international community should recognize Palestine as a state if Israel annexes West Bank settlements, Palestinian Authority Prime Minster Mohammed Shtayyeh said during a town hall meeting at the Munich Security […]

What’s the Endgame for the ‘Deal of the Century’?

What’s the real purpose of President Trump’s “Deal of the Century”? Is it intended to help move the stalled Oslo peace process toward “two-state solution” final status, or will it rather be one last opportunity for the Palestinians to ignore a peace proposal before Israel gets full White House support to apply its law from […]

UNHRC’s game is rigged, so Israel isn’t playing – Analysis

The UNHRC is publishing this list even though the only support it received for doing so was from the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, South Africa, Venezuela and Cuba. By LAHAV HARKOV FEBRUARY 12, 2020 22:43 The release on Wednesday of the UN Human Rights Council’s blacklist of companies that operate in Judea […]

Palestinian Authority says it will ‘pursue’ companies on UN settlements list

PA premier suggests firms operating in West Bank move to areas under Palestinian control, says Ramallah will ‘demand compensation for illegally using our occupied lands’ TOI staff12 February 2020, 10:31 pm The Palestinian Authority said on Wednesday that it will go after companies that are included on the UN Human Rights Council’s list of firms […]

US envoy: We trust Israel, but Palestinians in no position ‘to keep any bargain’

Why does Trump’s plan allow the Israelis to annex soon but have a Palestinian state only arise in four years? To ‘bridge the asymmetry’ between the two sides, David Friedman says By Raphael Ahren Today, 12:45 pm 0 Edit The White House’s so-called deal of the century strongly favors Israel because it is a democracy […]

Palestinian lawyers threaten to sue those who ‘accept’ Trump plan

Cases will be filed against any company that is found to be involved in the implementation of the Trump peace plan. KHALED ABU TOAMEH FEBRUARY 9, 2020 23:31 Palestinian lawyers have launched an initiative to file lawsuits in the US and Europe against politicians and businessmen who accept US President Donald Trump’s recently unveiled plan […]

Egyptian security delegation to visit Gaza on Monday – report

JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 9, 2020 21:46 The Egyptian security delegation led by Major General Ahmed Abdel Khalek is expected to visit the Gaza Strip and meet with Palestinian officials on Monday after touring the Gaza-Egypt border, according to Al Mayadeen. Tensions have been high between Israel and the Gaza Strip in recent weeks as […]