Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas earlier today participated virtually in a meeting of Middle Eastern ministers organized by Saudi Arabia, after Israel barred the senior officials from entering the West Bank to attend the scheduled gathering in Ramallah.
The ministerial meeting focused on efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says during a press conference afterwards.
Participants also discussed ongoing efforts to reform the PA, with Prince Faisal hailing Abbas for them.
“The Palestinian Authority continues to fulfill its duties and responsibilities toward the Palestinian people,” says the Saudi diplomat.
“It is the rational party in this equation, facing a party that does not want any solutions,” he adds, blasting Israel’s current government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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