Trump and Abbas Share Moment of Rapprochement in Egypt

The Palestinian leader was recently denied a U.S. visa, preventing him from going to the United Nations last month to witness the recognition of a Palestinian state by several nations.

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Trump and Egypt’s President Set To Host Sharm el-Sheikh ‘Peace Summit’

The conference has been billed as aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The president of the Palestinian Authority was expected to attend, but Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he would not.

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Trump Heads to Israel and Then Egypt as Hostage-Prisoner Swap Nears

In Israel, he plans to meet with hostage families and address the Knesset, and in Egypt, he will help lead a summit with more than 20 countries to discuss the peace process in Gaza.

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What Is the Palestinian Authority?

The body, led by Mahmoud Abbas, administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and considers itself the rightful government of a future Palestinian state.

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In Israel, Government Backlash Brews Over Palestinian State Recognition

As more countries moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a far-right member of Israel’s government called for “countermeasures” including the annexation of the West Bank.

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Palestinian Statehood Seems More Remote Than Ever

Even before the war in Gaza, negotiations failed to produce peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

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Palestinians Hope Their State Will Be More Than ‘Ink on Paper’

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What to Know About the Visa Standoff Between Trump and the United Nations

The president of the Palestinian Authority won’t be able to attend the U.N. General Assembly after the Trump administration denied him a visa.

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Palestinian Leaders Urge U.S. to End Visa Ban Ahead of Statehood Summit

When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.

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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

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