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June 1, 2021
RAMALLAH, West Bank The recent fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the resistance factions prompted the US administration to take political and diplomatic steps in the region and to renew contact with the Palestinian Authority (PA).
On May 15, US President Joe Biden called his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ramallah May 25.
In conjunction with these moves, the US administration took a number of decisions. Most notably, Blinken announced during his meeting with Abbas in Ramallah the reopening of the US Consulate in Jerusalem.
According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, Blinken affirmed the United States intends to reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem. He noted the administration will ask the US Congress for $75 million in development and economic assistance for Palestinians, and would also provide $5.5 million in relief and $32 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Ag
Funding raised by the Windsor Islamic Association and International Development Relief Fund has reached Palestinians in Gaza. Over $75, 000 has been raised by local contributors from diverse backgrounds and religions.
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FM, Canadian counterpart talk region, ties
AMMAN Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday received a phone call from Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, during which they discussed efforts to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire and the reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.
The two ministers also reviewed efforts aimed at achieving a return to effective negotiations to achieve peace on the basis of the two-state solution, which Safadi highlighted as the sole way to resolve the conflict, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
Safadi expressed appreciation of Canada s support towards the two-state solution and its rejection of settlements and the forced displacement of Palestinians from their homes.