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Europe keeps Trump’s Israel-Palestine ‘peace plan’ at arms’ length, but other US allies rush to embrace – except Turkey & Jordan

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Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ Israel-Palestine peace plan fell mostly along the lines of existing alliances, with close US allies backing the plan and rivals denouncing it – barring some surprises. … Read More >Europe keeps Trump’s Israel-Palestine ‘peace plan’ at arms’ length, but other US allies rush to embrace – except Turkey & Jordan

Categories Middle East

‘Jerusalem is not for sale, your conspiracy deal will not pass’ – Abbas reacts to Trump’s Middle East peace deal

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has slammed US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, declaring “Jerusalem is not for sale” and warning that the “conspiracy deal will not pass.” … Read More >‘Jerusalem is not for sale, your conspiracy deal will not pass’ – Abbas reacts to Trump’s Middle East peace deal

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US ‘deal of the century’ for M. East biased against Palestinians, Washington ignored UN resolutions – adviser to Iranian president

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Donald Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Israel and Palestine is actually a plan of “imposition and sanctions,” a senior adviser to the Iranian president has said, accusing the US of previously violating UN resolutions on the matter. … Read More >US ‘deal of the century’ for M. East biased against Palestinians, Washington ignored UN resolutions – adviser to Iranian president

Categories Middle East

Hamas Officials May Attend Palestinian Leadership Meeting to Oppose Trump Peace Plan – Report

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In June 2019, the Trump administration unveiled economic offers of a so-called peace plan pertaining to the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a purported $50 billion investment. The Palestinian leadership rejected the plan at the time as a bribe attempt. … Read More >Hamas Officials May Attend Palestinian Leadership Meeting to Oppose Trump Peace Plan – Report

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Striking Deal or Blowing Smoke? Why Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Ahead of Israeli PM’s Immunity Vote

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The US president is about to reveal the “deal of the century” peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, something he has been teasing with for the last few years, but the timing raises questions on whether its publication has been conveniently scheduled to offset political challenges both in Israel and the US. … Read More >Striking Deal or Blowing Smoke? Why Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Ahead of Israeli PM’s Immunity Vote

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‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

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During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ramallah on Wednesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope that France and other EU members will recognise the Palestine National Authority (PNA) as a state. … Read More >‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

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Palestinian Authorities to Reject Trump’s Deal If Treaty Violates Int’l Law – Abbas Spokesman

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The Palestinian authorities will reject US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, known as the “deal of the century” if the proposed agreement violates international law, Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh has said. … Read More >Palestinian Authorities to Reject Trump’s Deal If Treaty Violates Int’l Law – Abbas Spokesman

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Israeli cops disguised as Palestinians attacked by Jewish teens in no-Arabs-allowed settlement, 2 arrested

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Two teenage boys from the Jewish-only settlement of Bat Ayin have been arrested for attacking a pair of cops disguised as Palestinian laborers in what the right-wing legal aid group defending them has condemned as a “provocation.” … Read More >Israeli cops disguised as Palestinians attacked by Jewish teens in no-Arabs-allowed settlement, 2 arrested

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Netanyahu Announces Six-Point Plan to Annex Palestinian Land, Defeat Iran

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Following his triumph in the Likud party’s primary elections on December 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced a political plan aimed at securing US recognition of Israel’s annexation of West Bank settlements and rolling back Iran’s influence in the region. … Read More >Netanyahu Announces Six-Point Plan to Annex Palestinian Land, Defeat Iran