The meeting of ministers of foreign affairs of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates with Abbas are scheduled for Sunday. To reach Ramallah on the Western shore of Jordan, occupied by Israel, they need the consent of the Israeli authorities.
Israel blocks the meeting of Arab states. He talks about “provocation”
The source in the Israeli authorities, which Reuters cites, defined the nature of the planned meeting in Ramallah as “provocative”, and assessed that it was to discuss the chances of creating a Palestinian state. “Such a state would undoubtedly become a terrorist state in the heart of Israel,” said the official, adding that “Israel will not cooperate with anyone who aims to harm him and his safety.”
A representative of the Palestinian Autonomy authorities quoted by Reuters said that it is not known whether the meeting in Ramallah would take place.
The agency reminded that on June 17-20 in New York an international conference is planned under the leadership of France and Saudi Arabia, dedicated to Palestinian statehood.
