Statement regarding the US Secretary of State’s visit to settlements in the West Bank

The visit of the US Secretary of State, Mr. Pompeo, to settlements in the West Bank is a challenge to international legitimacy and the positions of all previous US administrations, which has emphasized the illegality of settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Congratulations for new US President-elect Joe Biden

We congratulate the American people for their new President-elect Joe Biden, and the first woman to be Vice president-elect Kamala Harris.

Mr. President Abbas looks forward to working with Mr. President Biden and his VP, and the incoming administration.