PA says Saudis mustn't bow to US, Israel optimistic over deal
The PA has wanted the Saudis to insist on a resolution of the conflict along the pre-1967 lines, whereas Israel has hoped to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia without such a step.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Saudi Arabia must not bow to US pressure to normalize ties with Israel, Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki said Thursday. His Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, however, predicted a deal with Riyadh could materialize as early as next March.
Malki spoke with reporters in Ramallah about the pending deal after meeting with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Palestinian Affairs Andrew Miller. The PA has wanted the Saudis to insist on a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with a full withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines. Israel has hoped to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia without such a step.
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The PA has wanted the Saudis to insist on a resolution of the conflict along the pre-1967 lines, whereas Israel has hoped to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia without such a step.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Saudi Arabia must not bow to US pressure to normalize ties with Israel, Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki said Thursday. His Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, however, predicted a deal with Riyadh could materialize as early as next March.
Malki spoke with reporters in Ramallah about the pending deal after meeting with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Palestinian Affairs Andrew Miller. The PA has wanted the Saudis to insist on a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with a full withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines. Israel has hoped to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia without such a step.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-753640