May 16, 2020
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi on Friday (click here) continued the Kingdom's efforts to formulate an effective international position against Israel's implementation of its decision to annex occupied Palestinian lands, a step that would represent a flagrant violation of international law and undermine all peace efforts.
During a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, whose country has confirmed its rejection of the annexation and its intention to confront such a move, Safadi emphasised the danger that the annexation would pose, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
The two ministers reviewed opportunities for joint action to confront this potential decision and joint work to launch serious, direct and effective negotiations to resolve the conflict based on a two-state solution in accordance with international law as the only way to achieve a comprehensive and lasting peace....
May 16, 2020
The Turkish presidential spokesman (click here) today voiced solidarity with Palestinian people as they observed the 72nd anniversary of the Day of Nakba, reported by Anadolu Agency.
In a statement marking the day, Ibrahim Kalin said Nakba, which defines the “great catastrophe” that the Palestinian nation was exposed to, signifies the 72-year-long occupation, unlawfulness, oppression and injustice.
Noting that 70% of Palestine’s population has been displaced and 6 million Palestinians are living in different countries as refugees, Kalin said despite UN decisions and international rulings, illegal settlements are ongoing in East Jerusalem and the West Bank....
May 15, 2020
The EU has indicated (click here) that it will try to stop Israel's proposed annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank.
Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would use its diplomatic clout to prevent unilateral action.
Israel's incoming unity government has agreed that the process of annexing West Bank settlements and the Jordan Valley could begin as early as July.
The Palestinians, who seek a state which includes all of the West Bank, bitterly oppose the idea.
Speaking after a virtual meeting of EU foreign ministers, Mr Borrell said: "We must work to discourage any possible initiative toward annexation."...
