Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Today, Vice President of the State of Palestine Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh met with British Consul General, Ms. Helen Winterton, and with a delegation from the Permanent Joint Headquarters of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense, headed by the Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Nick Perry in two separate meetings. During both meetings, they raised the latest challenges facing the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a result of the escalating Israeli measures and policies, the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and to solidify the ceasefire. Al Sheikh highlighted the importance of preserving the geographic unity of the Palestinian territories (the West Bank and the Gaza Strip). Regional and international efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip were also discussed. At the conclusion of both meetings the Palestinian Vice President commended the British role in supporting the Palestinian people, appreciating the United Kingdom’s recognition of the State of Palestine, and affirmed that this step contributes to preserving and protecting the two-state solution, and that its a victory for international legitimacy, and contributes to maintaining regional security and achieving peace.

Ramallah – 28/10/2025

The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, met with Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation (FES), and Dr. Sabine Fandrych, the Foundation’s Secretary-General, accompanied by Ms. Anke Schlimm, Head of the German Representative Office in Ramallah, in the presence of Advisor Rislan Shibrahim.

During the meeting, they discussed the major challenges facing our Palestinian people amid Israel’s ongoing measures in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stressing the urgent need to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He added that the unilateral Israeli measures include the withholding of clearance revenues, demolition of homes, uprooting of trees, settler violence, incursions into West Bank cities, and the confiscation of lands and properties, among others.

Al Sheikh also expressed Palestine’s pride in its historical relations with Germany and the strong ties between the Palestinian and German peoples.

Al Sheikh emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, praising the international, European, and Arab efforts being exerted in this regard.

He underlined the need for recognizing the State of Palestine, as such recognition serves to protect the two-state solution, stressing that this recognition represents a victory for international legitimacy and international law, especially at a time when Israel’s daily actions aim to destroy the two-state solution and undermine prospects for peace.

The German delegation reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution, and stressed the importance of ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid the people in Gaza and launching the reconstruction process.

Amman, October 12, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met with Tony Blair on Sunday to discuss the day after the war and efforts aimed at making President Trump’s efforts which aim at stopping the war and establishing lasting peace in the region a success.

Al Sheikh confirmed his readiness to work with President Trump, Mr. Blair, and the partners to consolidate the ceasefire, the entry of aid, the release of hostages and prisoners, and then start with the recovery and reconstruction.

Al Sheikh also stressed the importance of stopping the undermining of the Palestinian Authority, and especially the return of the withheld Palestinian revenues and preventing the undermining of the two-state solution in preparation for a comprehensive and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy.

Ramallah, October 12, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh congratulated the Kingdom of Spain, its leadership and people, on the occasion of its National Day.

Al Sheikh expressed his pride in the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite our two countries, wishing Spain continued progress and prosperity, and its people lasting peace and well-being.

Ramallah – 04/10/2025 – In a statement issued today, Saturday, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, welcomed US President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to end the war.

Al-Sheikh also welcomed the positive statements of Hamas, appreciating the efforts of Arab and Islamic countries.

He added: “we reaffirm our commitment and readiness to work to consolidate a ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners, the entry of aid, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the transition to a political path on the basis of the two-state solution.”

Ramallah, September 30, 2025 – In a statement, Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh welcomed the sincere efforts of US President Donald J. Trump to end the war.

In his statement, Al Sheikh expressed his confidence in President Trump’s ability to find a path to peace.

Al Sheikh renewed the joint commitment with the United States and all partners to end the war and reach a comprehensive agreement and just peace based on the two-state solution, reaffirming constructive and positive engagement in order to conclude an agreement and ensure its implementation, aiming at achieving security, stability, and peace for the peoples of the region. He noted that All efforts must now be directed towards stopping the war, the killing, the destruction, and the starvation.

Ramallah, September 21, 2025 – The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, thanked the Republic of Portugal for recognizing the State of Palestine.

Ramallah – 21/09/2025 – By the mandate of HE Mr. President Mahmoud Abbas, and in the presence of HE the Prime Minister, HE Major General Haj Ismail, HE the Minister of Interior Ziad Hab alRih, the Attorney General, and the chiefs of the security services, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, held a meeting on Sunday evening to discuss the latest political and security developments in light of the Israeli escalation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting also addressed the challenges facing our cause and our people as a result.

The attendees also highlighted the significance of the recent international recognitions of the State of Palestine, which are considered a victory for our people’s national rights and for justice, peace, and security in the region.

In accordance with the instructions of HE Mr President Abbas, plans were drawn up to strengthen the steadfastness of our people in their homeland and to ensure their security and protection.

Ramallah, September 21, 2025 – In a statement issued today, Sunday, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, expressed his gratitude to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, calling it a historic day in the life of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights.

Al Sheikh said: “The international victory for truth, rights, suffering, displacement, and oppression. The world triumphs for humanity, justice, peace, and the right of peoples to self-determination”

He added: “Thank you, Britain, Canada, and Australia, for recognizing the State of Palestine. A historic day in the life of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights.”

Sheikh noted that this recognition is the fruit of the patience, steadfastness, resilience, and sacrifices of the great people of Palestine.

Ramallah – 18/09/2025 – The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, met today, Thursday, with the French Consul General, Nicolas Kassianides, to discuss the latest developments regarding the joint French–Saudi efforts to hold the international conference for the recognition of the State of Palestine on the 1967 lines, scheduled to be held on the 22nd of this month in New York City.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh emphasized the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure the success of this conference, considering it a pivotal political milestone in strengthening recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, emphasizing that French and Saudi support constitutes a fundamental pillar in achieving this goal.