Doha:Vice President of the State of Palestine, Hussein al-Sheikh, hosted a senior European delegation to discuss recent political and field developments within Palestine. The meeting, held on Sunday, focused on the current situation in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Jerusalem, as well as international efforts concerning the Palestinian cause.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the European delegation included Christophe Bigot, the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process; Andreas Wiedler, the EU Representative for the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and UNRWA; Simon Brombeiss, adviser to the EU Special Representative; Johan Friedborn, head of the political section at the EU Representative Office; and Shadi Othman, communications officer at the EU office.
The meeting was also attended by Fatah Central Committee member Laila Ghannam and Vice President's Office Director Aya al-Muhaisin. Discussions covered the escalation of Israeli colonist attacks on Palestinians and their property, including attacks on foreign solidarity activists. Al-Sheikh emphasized the need for protection for the Palestinian people and accountability for those responsible for the attacks.
Topics also included conditions in the Gaza Strip, the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues, and the necessary international actions to stop Israeli violations. The importance of establishing conditions to hold legislative and presidential elections was highlighted, ensuring the involvement of Palestinians globally.
Al-Sheikh called for increased international efforts and a significant European role in supporting Palestinian rights, providing protection, ending the occupation, and achieving an independent Palestinian state.