PA Says New Israeli Govt. a 'Threat to Stability'
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Ramallah - Kifah Zaboun
The Palestinian Authority (PA) described the new Israeli government as a threat to peace, security, and stability in the Middle East region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Beny Gantz announced a deal to form an “emergency” government, ending months of political paralysis. The power-sharing cabinet includes an agreement to impose Israeli sovereignty on large areas in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth said that the annexation of areas in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley will not take place without the approval of the government and the Knesset. It also indicated that the process will be carried out after consultation with the international community and in agreement with the US administration. The plan of US President Donald Trump, dubbed as “deal of the century” is expected to be implemented first of July. Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary-General Saeb Erekat warned that any Israeli government coalition “based on a commitment to annex more occupied Palestinian territory is a threat to a rules-based world order and peace, security and stability in the Middle East.” Erekat said the new Israeli government has two options: either pave the way for a meaningful peace process or further jeopardize any hope for peace. Erekat warned that the annexation means the end of any possibility for a negotiated solution. He called upon the international community to hold the new Israeli government accountable and to demand full implementation of its obligations under international law and signed agreements. Member of PLO Executive Committee Hanan Ashrawi said that the Israeli political establishment has united on the agenda of “permanent colonization and annexation.” Ashrawi said it is evident that Israeli political parties are unequivocally committed to aggression and oppression of the Palestinian people with the full support from the Trump administration, which is intent on implementing its dangerous and objectionable plan. Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry called on the international community to impose deterrent sanctions on the Israeli occupation state, in response to the decisions of annexation and apartheid. Both Hamas and Jihad movements said that the coalition's agreement confirms the growing risks that target the Palestinian issue. In related news, Israeli occupation authorities asked the Palestinian security services to evacuate their forces from Palestinian towns on the outskirts of Jerusalem, and under the control of the occupation municipality. Security men were seen withdrawing from Kafr Aqab, Semiramis, and Qalandia camp, following a report by the Israeli Coordination and Liaison Command. Palestinian security forces set up a checkpoint between these areas and Ramallah to prevent citizens from entering into the city. Israel Hayom newspaper reported that the Israeli occupation army canceled financial aid and medical equipment to the Authority because of “severe incitement” from Palestinian officials against Israel, and their claim that it was working to spread the virus among the Palestinians. Israel threatened the PA that it will restrict the movement of the Palestinian security service and stop all cooperation and aid if the Palestinian government continued to accuse Tel Aviv of spreading the virus in the West Bank.
from Asharq AL-awsat https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2246646/pa-says-new-israeli-govt-threat-stability
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