Ramallah | 4 February 2026 -Today, Wednesday, H.E. the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, received H.E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Palestine, Mr. İsmail Çobanoğlu, to discuss the latest political and international developments.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the evolving situation in the Palestinian territories in light of the continued blockade and the worsening humanitarian conditions. They stressed the urgent need to lift the blockade, ensure the immediate entry of humanitarian assistance to our besieged people in Gaza, and put an end to the systematic violations committed by settlers against civilians in the West Bank.
H.E. the Vice President commended Türkiye’s supportive role toward the Palestinian people and its efforts to alleviate their suffering. H.E. Ambassador Çobanoğlu, in turn, reaffirmed his country’s steadfast and continued support for the Palestinian cause.

Ramallah | 29 January 2026 – The Vice President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, said in a statement that “Israel’s frenzied campaign against UNRWA institutions in Palestine threatens to bring an end to the humanitarian work these institutions provide to large segments of the Palestinian people.”
Al Sheikh commended the positions taken by many countries around the world that have condemned this campaign and called on Israel to immediately cease its measures. He urged other friendly states to adopt firm stances and actions against the Israeli government, which continues its occupation policies, including demolition and destruction, settler violence, the confiscation of funds, ongoing settlement expansion, land seizures, and the torture of prisoners—constituting a blatant challenge to international norms and laws, as well as to international legitimacy resolutions and humanitarian and human rights bodies.

He added, “The world must amplify its voice and tell the occupying government: enough. There should be no appeasement toward this occupation.”

Ramallah, 19 January 2026 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh discussed the latest political and humanitarian developments with British Consul General, HE Ms. Helen Winterton, and the French Consul General, HE Mr. Nicolas Kassianides on the latest political and humanitarian developments, in the wake of the announcement of the Board of Peace, its Executive Board, and the Technocratic Committee, established in implementation of U.S. President’s plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh underscored the importance of moving forward with political efforts aimed at achieving stability, in a manner that ensures the return of the Palestinian Authority to assume its full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip.

The Vice President stressed the significance of political and legal linkage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip within the framework of the unity of land and institutions, and to work toward preventing the resumption of war. He emphasized the urgency of accelerating the entry of humanitarian assistance to provide relief to our people, supporting reconstruction efforts.

Al Sheikh also stressed the necessity of halting settler attacks in the West Bank, affirming that the continuation of these violations undermines prospects for stability and contravenes international law and legitimacy.

Ramallah, January 14, 2026 – His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, welcomed the efforts undertaken by President Donald Trump, Special Envoy for Peace Mr. Steve Witkoff, Mr. Jared Kushner and the US teams and Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, aimed at moving to the second phase in the Gaza Strip and forming the Palestinian Committee for the Administration of Gaza during this transitional phase.

Al Sheikh emphasized Palestine’s firm stance on the need to maintain the ceasefire, expedite the delivery of humanitarian aid, open the crossings, begin recovery and reconstruction, ensure Israeli withdrawal, and preserve the unity of the country and its people.

Ramallah, 13/01/2026 – Today, Tuesday, His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, discussed current political and economic developments with a delegation from the European Union, amid the escalating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.

The delegation included Mr. Alexander Stutzmann, EU Representative; Mr. Christian Berger, Director of the EEAS Crisis Response Center; Mr. James Rizzo, Deputy EU Representative in Palestine; and Mr. Shadi Othman, Media Officer. The meeting was also attended on the Palestinian side by Presidential Spokesperson HE Mr. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, Major General Rislan Shibrahim, Advisor to the Vice President, and Mrs. Ayah AlMuhisin, Chief of Staff to the Vice President.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh stressed the need to move to the second phase of the plan announced by US President Donald Trump, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, to help consolidate the calm and initiate a genuine political horizon. At the same time, he emphasized the necessity of urgent and unhindered entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, given the catastrophic humanitarian conditions faced by our people, and underscored the importance of politically and legally linking the West Bank and Gaza as the foundation of the territorial unity of the Palestinian state.

He also highlighted the vital European role in supporting political and economic efforts aimed at achieving stability and safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian people in accordance with international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, reaffirming that interim solutions cannot replace a political process that ends the occupation and achieves a just and lasting peace.

For their part, EU representatives reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to continuing its support for the Palestinian people and institutions, strengthening its partnership with the Palestinian leadership, addressing urgent humanitarian needs, and supporting efforts toward stability.

Ramallah, January 11, 2026 – His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, received today in Ramallah Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, where they discussed the latest political and humanitarian developments in Palestine, as well as bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and Japan and ways to further strengthen them.

The Vice President conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas and his personal to the Prime Minister of Japan, Ms. Takaichi, and to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, expressing appreciation for the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite the two countries.

The Vice President also reaffirmed the State of Palestine’s high appreciation for Japan’s steadfast and supportive positions in favor of achieving a just peace based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy. He also commended Japan’s support for the New York Declaration and its constructive role on the international stage.

Additionally, the Vice President also thanked the Japanese government for the new humanitarian and development assistance provided to the Palestinian people, amounting to approximately USD 170 million, as well as for its continued support for development and capacity-building efforts, particularly the “Corridor for Peace and Prosperity” initiative, including the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park.

The Vice President praised Japan’s leadership of the CEAPAD process in support of building Palestinian state institutions, and expressing his appreciation for Japan’s commitment to supporting the implementation of President Trump’s plan, reflecting Japan’s practical engagement in advancing stability and peace.

With regard to the Gaza Strip, the Vice President reaffirmed the State of Palestine’s welcoming of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan, stressing the importance of its full implementation, leading to the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces and the launch of reconstruction efforts, while underscoring the central role of the Palestinian National Authority in administering the Gaza Strip and ensuring the political, legal, and administrative unity between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

As for the situation in the West Bank, the Vice President emphasized the urgent need to immediately halt settlement activity, put an end to settler violence, and release the Palestinian people’s withheld funds, warning of the serious consequences of these policies in undermining the Palestinian Authority, the two-state solution, and prospects for peace and stability.

The Vice President reaffirmed that the Palestinian leadership remains committed to the implementation of the comprehensive reform agenda, including holding municipal elections, preparing for the Fatah conference, and willingness to conduct general elections as soon as conditions allow.

The Vice President welcomed the invitation extended by the Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Japan to continue discussions and further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their peoples.

On the Palestinian side, the meeting was attended by Diplomatic Adviser to the President Dr. Majdi Al-Khalidi, Presidential Spokesperson HE Nabil Abu Rudeineh, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Chief of Staff of the Vice President Ayah AlMuhisin, and Major General Rislan Shibrahim, Adviser to the Vice President. The Japanese side included the Ambassador of Japan to Palestine and a number of senior Japanese officials.

Ramallah – 09/01/2026 – His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, received Mr. Nickolay Mladenov and his accompanying delegation at his office in Ramallah on Friday, in the presence of HE the Director of the General Intelligence Service Majed Faraj, HE Dr. Majdi Al-Khalidi, and the Chief of Staff of the Vice President Mrs. Ayah AlMuhisin.

During the meeting, an in-depth discussion took place on all political and field developments in the Palestinian territories, with a focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip, means of transitioning to the second phase, mechanisms for implementing the U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

The meeting also addressed the current situation in the West Bank, including the escalation of settlers’ attacks and violence against Palestinian citizens and their properties, the Israeli security, economic, and financial measures, and their dangerous repercussions on the humanitarian and economic conditions, as well as ways to address them in the upcoming phase.

Ramallah, November 27, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh welcomed the statement by the four European countries (France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom – E4) that clearly condemned the dangerous escalation in settler violence against our people in the West Bank and the illegal settlement expansion policies.

In a statement, Al Sheikh stressed the importance of this position in protecting civilians and stopping attacks, calling for a halt to unilateral measures and appreciating their call to stop settlements and release clearance revenues.

Al Sheikh stressed the need to support the two-state solution and international action to ensure stability and peace.

Ramallah – 23/11/2025 – In his office in Ramallah, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, discussed with Mr. Tony Blair and a representative of the US government the latest developments related to the day after phase following the issuance of the UN Security Council resolution, in addition to addressing the issues linked to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the fundamental requirements for achieving the right to self-determination and the statehood.

Al Sheikh commended the efforts of President Trump and all the mediators and partners—Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the partners from the European Union and its member states— in consolidating the ceasefire, facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and moving toward the making of peace, security, and stability.

The meeting was attended by H.E. the Head of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Majed Faraj; the President’s Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs, Dr. Majdi AlKhalidi; and the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Nabil Abu Rudainah.

Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh received a delegation from the Party of European Socialists (PES) on Tuesday, headed by the party’s Vice President and Member of the European Parliament Nora Mebarek, along with Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck, Member of Parliament and former Italian Minister Peppe Provenzano, and Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest political developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip. Vice President Hussein Al Sheikg stressed the need to ensure a permanent ceasefire and to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, also warned of the escalating Israeli measures in the West Bank, and emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of the geopolitics of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Al Sheikh also appreciated the recognition of the State of Palestine by several European countries, describing it as a progressive step that contributes to preserving and protecting the two-state solution and international legitimacy, also extended the gratitude to the PES delegation for their supportive positions toward the Palestinian people.