Middle East updates: Hamas demands permanent end to Gaza war DW 05/31/2025
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A delegation of Arab ministers, led by the Saudi Foreign Ministry, canceled a planned visit to the West Bank, citing Israel's refusal to allow the delegation entry through its airspace as obstructive. The ministers condemned this action, labeling it a violation of Israel's responsibilities as the occupying power. The group was set to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, and included representatives from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Turkey, highlighting the significant regional interest in the Palestinian issues.
The committee decided to postpone the visit to Ramallah in light of Israel's obstruction of its mission by refusing the delegation entry through airspace in the occupied West Bank controlled by Israel.
The delegation involved ministers from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and was expected to include representatives from the UAE and Turkey.
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