Palestinian Foreign Ministry Warns Int'l Community of Israel’s Actions

In his latest statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu called on the Palestinian side to recognize what he called ”recognition of the status quo” alongside a widespread Israeli incitement campaign against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, his speeches, and his declared positions, WAFA reported.

“This reflects a fierce Israeli desire to deepen the gap between the Palestinian and American sides aimed at holding the Palestinians responsible for the continued failure to launch a peace process,” the foreign affairs ministry’s press release said.

The announcement by US President Trump and the Israeli government and Prime Minister disregard of international reactions to this declaration prompted Netanyahu to dare and demand the (recognition of the status quo), which ultimately illustrates that Netanyahu does not need negotiations to resolve the conflict and achieve peace, but calls on the Palestinian side to recognize the changes that the occupation has exerted throughout the years on the Palestinian reality.

“The failure to hold Israel accountable as an occupying power for its grave violations of international law, international legitimacy and the Geneva Conventions fosters it to continue to perpetuate the occupation thwarting any effort to resume negotiations,” it added.