Palestinian statehood

Defying pressure, US abstains from vetoing UN anti-Israeli settlement move
Middle East

Defying pressure, US abstains from vetoing UN anti-Israeli settlement move

The United States on Friday allowed the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement…
Palestinian president Abbas to meet Sisi for talks in Cairo
Egypt

Palestinian president Abbas to meet Sisi for talks in Cairo

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will receive Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo on Monday, the second day of his official…
Source: Britain considers recalling Israel envoy
World

Source: Britain considers recalling Israel envoy

Britain is considering recalling its ambassador to Israel to protest at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expand settlement building,…
Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body
World

Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body

PARIS - The United Nations cultural agency has admitted Palestine as a full member in a highly divisive bid that…
Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze
World

Palestinians: No talks without settlement freeze

RAMALLAH - The Palestinians can't resume negotiations with Israel under current conditions and will pursue their bid to win UN…
Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo in October
Egypt

Fatah and Hamas to meet in Cairo in October

Fatah and Hamas will meet in Cairo in early October to discuss Palestinian reconciliation, Fatah Central Committee member Azzam al-Ahmed…
Abbas, Erdogan discuss support for Palestinian statehood
Egypt

Abbas, Erdogan discuss support for Palestinian statehood

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo Wednesday to discuss international support for…
Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week
Egypt

Palestinian president to hold various meetings in Cairo this week

Palestinian Ambassador to Cairo Barakat al-Farra said on Saturday that Palestine's President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo on Monday…
Palestinian reconciliation stalls over statehood
World

Palestinian reconciliation stalls over statehood

RAMALLAH, West Bank - The Palestinians' surprise agreement to unite their dueling governments was supposed to have boosted their efforts…
Abbas makes Arab aid appeal, sees risk to UN bid
World

Abbas makes Arab aid appeal, sees risk to UN bid

RAMALLAH, West Bank - President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday appealed for Arab financial support to help the Palestinians deal with…
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