Riyadh, September 1, 2025 – Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, at the Royal Court in Riyadh.

The meeting was attended by the President’s Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs, Majdi Al-Khalidi; the Vice President’s Advisor Major General Rislan Shibrahim; and the Vice President’s Chief of Staff Mrs. Ayah AlMuhisin. From the Saudi side, His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the National Security Advisor, His Excellency Minister Musaed al-Aiban.

The Vice President conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and expressing his thanks and appreciation for the Kingdom’s steadfast positions and significant efforts in supporting the Palestinian people and their just cause on all fronts.

For his part, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince conveyed his greetings to President Mahmoud Abbas, affirming the importance of continuing efforts to mobilize international recognitions of the State of Palestine and support initiatives aimed at the success of the International Peace Conference scheduled to be held in New York on 22 September 2025.

During the meeting, the latest developments in Palestine were reviewed, including the issue of visa denials for the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations, and ways to mobilize international recognitions of the Palestinian State during the upcoming international conference.  

The dangerous situations in the West Bank and Jerusalem were also discussed, including settlement activities, settler violence, and the withholding of clearance revenues.  

Regarding the Gaza Strip, emphasis was placed on prioritizing an immediate ceasefire, the entry of aid, the assumption of responsibility by the State of Palestine in the Gaza Strip and its linkage to the West Bank under the sovereignty of the State of Palestine, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, and this with Arab and international support.  

The two sides affirmed the continuation of close coordination between the State of Palestine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to confront current challenges and enhance Arab and international efforts aimed at ending the occupation and realizing the independent State of Palestine with its capital in East Jerusalem.

Ramallah, 29/08/2025 – The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, has called on the United States of America to reconsider and reverse its decision to deny the Palestinian delegation entry visas to New York to attend the General Assembly meetings.

Al Sheikh considered this decision is against international law and the rules and laws of the headquarters.

Ramallah, July 31, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh said in a statement on Thursday: “Amid the organized attack targeting Egypt and Jordan, it cannot be ignored that both countries stand on sensitive frontlines, bearing the burden of regional stability despite the challenges.”

He added: “The assault on them is not spontaneous but part of malicious attempts to weaken their positions and disrupt any Arab balance.”

Al Sheikh stressed that those who attack Egypt and Jordan today deliberately ignore their role in supporting the Palestinian cause, their steadfast stance as a formidable barrier against the displacement of our people, and their support for our people’s resilience and steadfastness on their homeland’s soil, as well as the joint political efforts with brothers and friends to stop the war of extermination and starvation, and to expand the circle of countries that have expressed readiness to recognize the State of Palestine.

Al Sheikh saluted Egypt and Jordan, their leadership and people, for their firm, steadfast, and victorious positions in support of our people’s right to freedom and independence.

Ramallah, July 30, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh welcomed the New York conference statement issued by the group of participating countries, which called for the recognition of the State of Palestine, the revival of the political process based on the two-state solution, the restoration of international legitimacy, the cessation of the war in the Gaza Strip, and the immediate delivery of aid without any obstacles.

Al Sheikh affirmed the commitment to what was stated in the letter of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas to both His Excellency President Macron and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Ramallah, July 29, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh welcomed the United Kingdom’s announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September, considering this step a confirmation of commitment to international law and legitimacy, and the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state, which ensures the protection of the two-state solution.

Al Sheikh also stressed that This step constitutes a serious contribution to consolidating security and stability and achieving peace in the region.

Ramallah, July 25, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh appreciates the British Prime Minister’s stance on the killing, starvation, and unprecedented siege being imposed on the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Al-Sheikh expressed his hope that Mr. Starmer will take a progressive step by recognizing the Palestinian state and exert further pressure to halt the humanitarian catastrophe being exerted on our Palestinian people as a result of the ongoing war of extermination being waged against them.

Ramallah, July 25, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh said that yesterday evening he had a phone call with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he expressed his thanks and appreciation for the great efforts made by His Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in his communications with France and pushing for its recognition of the State of Palestine.

This follows the letter from HE President Macron that arrived this evening to HE the President of the State of Palestine, in which he confirmed France’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September.

Ramallah, July 24, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the PLO, His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh said that French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of his decision to recognize the State of Palestine represents France’s commitment to international law and its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state.

Al Sheikh expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron for his letter to His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas, in which he reaffirmed France’s steadfast position and confirmed his country’s intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September.

He also expressed his thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the significant efforts it has made alongside France to recognize the State of Palestine.

Ramallah – July 23, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh stated that the Israeli Knesset’s demand for the Israeli government to impose sovereignty over the West Bank represents not only a direct assault on the rights of the Palestinian people, but also a dangerous escalation that undermines the prospects for peace, stability, and the two-state solution based on negotiation, which enforces and protects regional security.

He added, “These unilateral Israeli actions blatantly violate international law and the ongoing international consensus regarding the status of the occupied Palestinian territories, including the West Bank.”

He called on the international community to uphold international legitimacy and its resolutions, and to place efforts to stop these violations and prevent the consolidation of the occupation as a reality by force. We also call on the countries of the world to recognize the State of Palestine and to condemn and denounce this decision.

Ramallah – July 22, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh met with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee today at his office in Ramallah.
During the meeting, they discussed supporting efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, release the hostages, and deliver urgent aid to the Palestinian people there.
The current situation in the West Bank was also discussed, including the severe economic and financial crisis and settler violence. Ways to strengthen bilateral relations were explored, as well as the importance of the American role in achieving stability, security, and peace in the region.