Top ‘AP’ reporter: Israel hasn’t met Visa Waiver Program requirements “Whether it is based on sound national security strategy,” Matt Lee said at a press briefing, Israeli treatment of Palestinian-Americans entering the country “doesn’t meet the requirements.” Sept. 29, 2023
US Palestinian Affairs Office mum on Abbas sacking 12 governors The office advised JNS to reach out to Ramallah. Aug. 16, 2023
‘Al-Quds’ reporter: Colony on Mars probably easier than Palestinian state A State Department spokesman didn’t push back against Said Arikat’s characterization. Aug. 16, 2023
Top Palestinian official slams Biden administation as ‘weak’ “We re-engaged with the administration hoping that they would have the strength and the courage to move forward," said P.A. Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki. Aug. 3, 2023
Palestinians see US aid as ‘opportunity to promote terrorism’ Only when the U.S. “stops the aid, the Palestinians will understand that terrorism does not pay,” a Palestinian Media Watch official says. Ariel Kahana March 15, 2023
$1.7 trillion spending bill signed into law by President Biden The budget that keeps the government running through Sept. 2023 includes $3.3 billion in security assistance for Israel and $300 million for the Palestinians. Bradley Martin Jan. 2, 2023
Hady Amr: US to ‘discuss timeline’ for reopening consulate to Palestinians in Jlem “We are going to stay focused on advancing towards equal security, freedom and justice for Israelis and Palestinians alike,” Hady Amr says. Mike Wagenheim Nov. 30, 2022
‘The US is pressing the PA to increase security coordination with Israel’ Former Arab Affairs Adviser Col. (res.) David Hacham says the current escalation does not point to a third intifada but things could change. Yaakov Lappin Oct. 19, 2022
White House fact sheet on US-Palestinian ties U.S. President Joe Biden will announce a number of initiatives to support the Palestinian people, according to a news release. July 15, 2022