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Israel to Examine Bullet That Killed Abu Akleh, With Americans Present, Says IDF
Army spokesperson appears to dismiss Palestinian claims US experts would examine the shell that killed Al Jazeera correspondent; PA transferred bullet to US on Saturday.
E.U. States Vote to Continue Funding Despite Palestinian Antisemitic Incitement in Textbooks
The package includes €145.35m. for salaries and pensions of PA civil servants, including those who write textbooks.
Top U.S. Official Meets Fuming Abbas in Ramallah Ahead of Expected Biden Visit
PA president warns US he’s on verge of downgrading ties with Israel over actions in East Jerusalem and West Bank; reiterates demands for Biden to delist PLO, reopen consulate.
Biden Administration Takes Step to Bolster Palestinian Ties
The new rule announced on Thursday, June 9, 2022, means Palestinians will deal directly with the State Department in Washington, rather than go through the U.S. ambassador in Jerusalem first.
PA’s Abbas Dismisses U.S. Bid to Boost Ties Unless Consulate Reopened
Palestinian leader asks Blinken to hold off on appointing special envoy; US advance team will discuss issue further with Abbas in meeting this weekend.
Blinken Urges Abbas to Finish Investigations into Reporter’s Death
Top US diplomat also discusses de-escalation, two-state solution during phone call with PA president.
Palestinian President Abbas Slams ‘U.S. Silence,’ Demands Biden ‘Turn Talk into Actions’
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday slammed “American silence” and demanded the Biden administration “turn its talk…
U.S. Insists it’s Committed to Reopening Jerusalem Consulate After Officials Tell Otherwise
State Department spokesman says Biden to take series of steps aimed at boosting ties to Palestinians, but admits Jerusalem mission has ‘unique sensitivities’.
P.A. Refers Abu Akleh Death to International Criminal Court Prosecutors
Army’s top lawyer says Israel still probing death of Al Jazeera reporter but best way to resolve incident is by examining bullet; decision on criminal probe will follow IDF inquiry.
Senior Fatah Official Calls Israel’s PM a ‘Nazi’ Like ‘Goebbels’
'The world should wake up. It should be alert'.