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Special EU pressures Israel over Palestinian poll delay

EU pressures Israel over Palestinian poll delay

  • President Mahmoud Abbas blamed Israel for uncertainty about whether it would allow the election to proceed in Jerusalem as well as in the occupied West Bank and Gaza
  • EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell described the Palestinian president’s decision late on Thursday as “deeply disappointing”
By Daoud Kuttab ·
Palestinian leader indicates elections will be postponed

Palestinian leader indicates elections will be postponed

By AP ·
Special J Street conference energizes push for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

J Street conference energizes push for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

By RAY HANANIA ·
Special President Abbas rebuffs Israeli intelligence chief

President Abbas rebuffs Israeli intelligence chief

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Analysis Does Abbas intend to run for president after all?

Does Abbas intend to run for president after all?

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Special Abbas poll decree lifts hopes of Palestinian unity

Abbas poll decree lifts hopes of Palestinian unity

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks

Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks

By AP ·
Special Egypt pledges full support to Palestinian cause

Egypt pledges full support to Palestinian cause

By Mohammed Abu Zaid ·
Special Restoration of ties with Israel sparks anger in Palestine

Restoration of ties with Israel sparks anger in Palestine

By HAZEM BALOUSHA ·
Middle East peace talks remain priority, Macron says after call with Abbas

Middle East peace talks remain priority, Macron says after call with Abbas

By AFP ·
Special Annexation is ‘destruction’ of two-state solution: Jordanian FM Safadi

Annexation is ‘destruction’ of two-state solution: Jordanian FM Safadi

By Daoud Kuttab ·
Palestinians shun CIA after declaring end to security coordination with US and Israel

Palestinians shun CIA after declaring end to security coordination with US and Israel

By Reuters ·
Special Factions react as Rajoub says PLO decision to end Israel, US agreements ‘strategic’

Factions react as Rajoub says PLO decision to end Israel, US agreements ‘strategic’

By Daoud Kuttab & Hazem Balousha ·

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