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Middle East Eye
3 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Palestinian official slams Israel for blocking Arab ministers' visit
Hussein al-Sheikh, vice president of Palestine, has condemned Israel's decision to block a ministerial delegation from visiting the occupied West Bank, calling it 'arrogant, provocative, and unprecedented behaviour'. 'We are examining, along with our Arab brothers, how to respond to this decision,' he posted on X. Jordan's Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier that the scheduled visit to Ramallah had been cancelled after Israeli authorities prevented the delegation from flying through airspace over the occupied territory. The delegation was set to include foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. In a statement, Amman said the move amounted to deliberate obstruction and underscored growing regional frustration with Israel's policies in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Middle East
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM to meet with Palestinian VP Saturday
CAIRO, May 9 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty is scheduled to meet Saturday with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh. The meeting will explore bilateral relations and developments in the Palestinian territories. Egypt has welcomed Hussein al-Sheikh's appointment as vice president of the Palestinian Authority and the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The Foreign Ministry expressed strong support for the measure, which aligns with the PA's reform initiatives aimed at strengthening Palestine's internal unity and restoring the rights of Palestinian people. The move was announced during the extraordinary Arab summit in Cairo on March 4. Egypt reaffirmed its ceaseless support to the PA and all Palestinian brethren in their legitimate struggle to end the Israeli occupation, reclaim their right to self-determination, and establish an independent Palestinian state along the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. It pledged to maintain its tireless efforts to resume the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure the safe passage of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged strip, which will contribute to early recovery and reconstruction efforts and end the suffering of the Palestinian people, the statement says. During a phone call with al-Sheikh last Saturday, Abdelatty congratulated him on assuming his new post, wishing him and the PA success in their efforts to restore the rights of the Palestinian people at this critical juncture in the history of the Palestinian cause. (MENA) M S H/M O H
Leaders
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Saudi Crown Prince Meets Palestinian Vice President in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, welcomed on Thursday Vice President of Palestine, Hussein al-Sheikh, at his office in al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Both officials discussed the latest developments in Palestine and Gaza and delved into ways to boost joint efforts to support the Palestinian people and their rights. The meeting highlighted the attendance of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Meanwhile, the Palestinian attendees included Diplomatic Advisor to the Palestinian President Majdi al-Khalidi, President of the General Authority of Civil Affairs Mr. Ayman Qandil, as well as Head of the Vice President's Office Ms. Aya Muhaisen. Related Topics: Saudi FM, PLO Leader Discuss Strengthening Palestinian Support Saudi Arabia Applauds Palestinian Leadership Reforms Official Visit: Palestinian President Arrives in Damascus Short link : Post Views: 125 Related Stories
Asharq Al-Awsat
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Foreign Minister Speaks with Palestinian Vice President
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Tuesday spoke by telephone with Palestinian Vice President and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee Vice Chairman Hussein al-Sheikh. The Foreign Minister congratulated al-Sheikh on his new position, wishing him success in his duties. They discussed bilateral relations, the latest Palestinian developments, and ways to enhance joint action to support the Palestinian cause and the interests of the Palestinian people.
Saba Yemen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas: Appointing Sheikh Ignores Our People's Priorities in Confronting Genocide
Gaza - Saba: Hamas said the decision by the PLO Executive Committee to approve the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as "Vice President" is a reprehensible step, coming in response to external dictates and consecrating an approach of exclusivity and exclusion, far removed from national consensus and popular will. The movement's statement on Sunday added that the decision reflects the insistence of the PLO's powerful leadership on continuing to paralyze its institutions, rather than serving as a unifying umbrella for our people's struggle and vital forces. The movement stated that the priority of our Palestinian people today is to stop the aggression, the war of genocide and starvation, and to unify efforts to confront the occupation and settlements, not to distribute positions and divide the power pie to please external parties. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
