Israel to prevent entry of Arab foreign ministers to Ramallah meeting, Israeli media says
Israel will prevent the entry of Arab foreign ministers planning to hold a meeting in the Palestinian administrative capital of Ramallah, Israeli media reported on Friday.
Channel 12 reported the delegation included ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Earlier today, Palestinian Ambassador to Riyadh, Mazen Ghoneim said Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan will lead the Arab delegation that will meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other officials from the Palestinian Authorities (PA) during their one-day visit this weekend.
Israel and the mentioned countries did not immediately comment on the reports.
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