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Israel’s Minister of Defense Benny Gantz arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, June 27, 2021. (Reuters) Ramallah - Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel’s Minister of Defense Benny Gantz said he discussed with US officials the means to strengthen the Palestinian Authority (PA).
“This morning I met with US Embassy in Israel Charge d’Affaires Michael Ratney. We discussed the importance of economic and social initiatives to strengthen the PA, as well as trust-building measures to benefit the security of the region,” he tweeted.
“In the face of increasing security threats, the unwavering bond between the US & Israel is vital. We will continue to work together to address local & regional challenges,” he added.
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2021-05-15 22:06:18 GMT2021-05-16 06:06:18(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
RAMALLAH, May 15 (Xinhua) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday held a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden, discussing the ongoing tension in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Hussein al-Sheikh said in a press statement that it is the first phone conversation between the two leaders since Biden took office in January.
Al-Sheikh said the two presidents talked about the heavy fighting between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip, but the minister did not mention more details on whether Abbas and Biden discussed a truce to end the bloody conflict.