Published 4 years ago

Palestine Resigns Arab League Chairmanship Over Israel Normalization

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The state of Palestine has resigned from its chairmanship of Arab League meetings, Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Riyadh Al Maliki announced today, according to Egypt Independent.The decision comes in protest of the recent rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.

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UPI

Palestinians relinquish Arab League chair over 'rushed' normalization with Israel

The Palestinian Authority on Tuesday announced it will relinquish its role as temporary chair of the current session of the Arab League.

4 years ago·Washington, United States

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Al Jazeera

Palestine quits Arab League role in protest over Israel deals

Palestine was meant to chair Arab League meetings for next six months, but FM Riyad al-Maliki has declined the position.

4 years ago·Qatar

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The Daily Star

Angry Palestine quits chairing Arab League

Palestine has quit its current chairmanship of Arab League meetings, the Palestinian foreign minister said yesterday, condemning as dishonourable any Arab agreement to establish formal ties with Israel.

4 years ago·Bangladesh

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Al-Monitor

Palestinian diplomat: 'No honor' in Arab rush to normalization

The Palestinian Authority withdraws its chairmanship of the Arab League.

4 years ago·Washington, United States

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Ynet News

Angered by Arab-Israel ties, Palestinians quit chairing Arab League sessions

Palestinians decide to concede right to chair League’s council of foreign ministers after failing to convince other members to condemn Israel-Bahrain-UAE agreements, claiming accords created 'deep crisis' within organization

4 years ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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