President Abbas discusses developments with UN peace envoy english.wafa.ps - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from english.wafa.ps Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Newspapers Review: Israeli demolition of Humsa al-Fouqa community highlight of the dailies
RAMALLAH, Thursday, February 04, 2021 (WAFA) – The Israeli demolition and displacement of Humsa al-Fouqa community in the occupied northern Jordan Valley was highlighted on the front page of the three Palestinian Arabic dailies published today.
The headline for this story went across the front page of al-Ayyam and al-Hayat al-Jadida, with the latter highlighting remarks by President Mahmoud Abbas in support of the activists who volunteered to help the afflicted community and rebuild their homes demolished by the Israeli occupation over two days.
The three papers said the occupying forces demolished all structures in Humsa al-Fouqa, in addition to several demolitions of homes and structures in three other governorates in the occupied West Bank.
Abbas Lifts Sanctions on Gaza Workers in Apparent Ploy for Votes, Critics Say Sanaa Alswerky 01/28/2021
With Palestinian election looming, the adjustments and decisions of the Palestinian Authority president concern rival parties and the legal community.
Since scheduling the first Palestinian elections to be held in 15 years, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has lifted financial sanctions imposed on Gaza workers in what critics say is a political bribe to gain election support.
Abbas, the head of the Fatah movement which leads the government in the West Bank, has in recent days issued several orders to ease sanctions and settle outstanding issues in the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by Hamas.
Israel Tell Palestinians of East Jerusalem: You Can t Vote Published January 28th, 2021 - 08:14 GMT
A view on rooftops of Old City of Jerusalem (Shutterstock)
Highlights
Israel has not officially commented on Shtayyeh’s remarks.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced plans to hold legislative elections on May 22 and presidential polls on July 31, for the first time in 15 years.
Concerns, however, have been rising that Israel might hinder the vote in the occupied East Jerusalem, which the Palestinians want as the capital of their future state.
Around 340,000 Palestinians are estimated to be living in the occupied city, according to unofficial Palestinian estimates.
CEC officially invites EU to observe Palestine Elections 2021 english.wafa.ps - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from english.wafa.ps Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.