Ramallah, 1 March 2026 – In a phone call, His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, discussed with His Excellency Mr. Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Foreign Minister, the latest developments in the region that threaten security and stability, and the need for continued Arab coordination to confront the current challenges.

Ramallah, 28 February 2026 – His Excellency Mr. Hussein Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, had a phonecall with with His Excellency the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

During the call, Al Sheikh reiterated his condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks against the State of Kuwait and our solidarity and support for our Arab brothers.

Ramallah, 28 February 2026 – His Excellency Mr. Hussein Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, held telephone conversations with his brothers, the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Jordanian Foreign Minister, His Excellency Ayman Safadi, and the Bahraini Foreign Minister, His Excellency Abdullatif Al-Zayani, expressing his condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Arab capitals.

Al Sheikh affirmed the State of Palestine’s complete solidarity with its Arab brothers.

Ramallah, February 15, 2026 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met today, Sunday, with UNDP Administrator Alexander de Croo, in the presence of the UNDP Special Representative for Assistance to the Palestinian People, Dr. Jaco Cilliers.

During the meeting, they discussed humanitarian and economic developments in the Palestinian territories, with a particular focus on the Gaza Strip and the development aspect in the West Bank.

Al Sheikh demonstrated the unprecedented scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip and the urgent need to accelerate early recovery efforts and rehabilitate infrastructure, including the water, sanitation, electricity, and health sectors. In addition to emphasizing the need to provide immediate job opportunities to revitalize the local economy and alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis. He stressed that supporting the resilience of our people in Gaza requires large-scale development interventions, coordinated with national parties, to ensure an effective and sustainable response.

The meeting also addressed the serious repercussions of the blockade and economic measures imposed on the West Bank, their impact on various productive and service sectors, and the resulting economic pressure that increases unemployment rates and undermines the ability of institutions to continue operating.

Al Sheikh emphasized the importance of expanding programs to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), empowering youth and women, and strengthening social protection, all of which contribute to reduce the effects of the economic blockade.

Mr De Croo affirmed UNDP’s commitment to continuing its work in the State of Palestine and intensifying its programs in the areas of economic recovery, capacity building, and community support. He also noted the importance of close partnership with the Palestinian government to ensure that interventions align with national priorities, supporting recovery efforts in Gaza and contributing to enhanced economic and social stability in the West Bank, within a sustainable development vision that serves the aspirations of the Palestinian people.

Ramallah – 10/02/2026 – Today, Tuesday, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Hussein Al Sheikh, held an expanded meeting in Ramallah with ambassadors from Arab and foreign countries, heads of diplomatic missions, and representatives of international organizations operating in Palestine, to discuss the ongoing Israeli escalation and its serious repercussions on the political and humanitarian situations.

Al Sheikh briefed the attendees on the latest developments concerning the practices of the Israeli occupation, particularly the continued aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, accompanied by siege, starvation, and unprecedented humanitarian suffering. In addition, he addressed the escalating settler attacks in the West Bank, the ongoing land confiscation policies, and the withholding of Palestinian funds, which has led to a financial and economic crisis, in flagrant violation of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh affirmed the commitment to moving forward with promoting democracy in Palestine, holding elections at all levels, implementing reforms, combating corruption, and drafting a constitution for the State of Palestine, thus completing the decades-long process of transitioning from an authority to a state.

Al Sheikh also reviewed the recent decisions of the Israeli cabinet, which represent an explicit renunciation of signed commitments and agreements, and a direct undermining of all international covenants and treaties, warning of the repercussions of these policies on the prospects for achieving security and stability in the region.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh stressed the necessity for the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and exert real and effective pressure on the occupation government to halt its aggression and ongoing violations, respect international law, and guarantee respect for the sovereignty of the internationally recognized State of Palestine. He also emphasized that continued international silence encourages the occupation to persist in its aggressive and settlement policies. Mere condemnation and denunciation are no longer sufficient, and the international community must take clear and deterrent measures that genuinely contribute to the implementation of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, ultimately leading to the establishment of the State of Palestine.

Ramallah – 10/02/2026 – On Tuesday, H.E. the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, said in a statement that the Palestinian leadership has called on all civil and security institutions in the State of Palestine not to engage with the occupation’s measures and to reject them, while adhering to the Palestinian laws in force in the State of Palestine, in accordance with international law and signed agreements.
Al Sheikh added: “We urge the Palestinian people to remain steadfast and resilient on their homeland, and to categorically reject dealing with the occupation’s laws, most recently those approved by the Israeli government a few days ago, which contradict international law and the agreements signed with the Palestine Liberation Organization.”
He further renewed his call on the international community to take a firm stand against Israel’s extreme-right government and its expansionist, racist, and settler-colonial occupation policies.

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, 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, 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.