ARAB NEWS | Published — Wednesday 20 December 2017
In this photo released by Al-Ekhbariya, Saudi King Salman, right, receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after he arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (Al-Ekhbariya via AP)
JEDDAH: King Salman met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the king reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The two leaders also explored the latest developments in the Palestinian territories.
On Thursday, the 193-member UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session, at the request of Arab and Muslim countries, to vote on a draft resolution that was vetoed by the US on Monday in the 15-member Security Council.
The other 14 council members voted in favor of the Egyptian-drafted resolution, which expressed “deep regret at recent decisions concerning the status of Jerusalem.”
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour said he expected “overwhelming support” for the measure stating that Jerusalem is an issue “to be resolved through negotiations” between Israel and the Palestinians.
“On self-determination I expect we’ll get the support of around 180 countries, on sovereignty the vote will be in the 160 area, and on Jerusalem I expect 170 countries will vote with us in opposition to the US veto,” he told Arab News.
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Saudi King Salman receives Palestinian President
Riyadh — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his palace in Riyadh on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by a number of Saudi princes and members of the government’s cabinet of ministers.
Saudi Arabia has described the United States’ decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move its embassy there as inexplicable, irresponsible and unjustified. — SG
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Saudi King Salman receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Riyadh
The meeting was attended by a number of Saudi princes and members of the government’s cabinet of ministers. (SPA)
Staff writer, Al Arabiya English
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Saudi King Salman has received Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his palace in Riyadh on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by a number of Saudi princes and members of the government’s cabinet of ministers.
Saudi Arabia has described the United States’ decision to
recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move its embassy there as
inexplicable, irresponsible and unjustified.
Last Update: Wednesday, 20 December 2017 KSA 15:59 - GMT 12:59
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Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestine, praises KSA's firm stance against the unjustified US decision.
Stop trolling. Eastern Jerusalem will become the capital of an independent Palestinian nation. Apartheid cannot continue forever. Learn to live in peace with your neighbors. In return Israel can have cordial relations with neighboring Arab countries and the Arab world. A win-win situation for everyone but it seems that certain Jewish extremists (illegal settlers) and those who support such people have an different idea in mind.
It's just a question of time. You cannot fight this forever.