Published: 1 April 2017
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Twenty-one kings, presidents and top officials attend summit in Jordan. US Middle East envoy Greenblatt says Israeli-Palestinian deal ‘not only possible’ but would have positive impact for region and globe.
At the Arab League, 'normalisation' with Israel isn't a dirty word – Zvi Bar'el – Haaretz 31.03.17
The summit in Jordan this week has proved that a solution to the Palestinian problem is the group's main goal. Reaffirming the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, the summit undercut Israel’s proposal of a regional peace in which normalisation with some Arab countries would precede a deal with the Palestinians. The concept of a “pro-Western axis” has become an anachronism.
PA, Jordan compete for aid at Arab League summit – Shlomi Eldar – Al-Monitor 30.03.17
In their final communique, all the Arab leaders expressed support for two states for two peoples within the 1967 borders [subject to agreed swaps] and setting deadlines for ending the conflict and establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Jordan says Israel's new settlement undermines peace – The Times of Israel 01.04.17
Government spokesman said Israel’s announcement ‘harms efforts to restart the peace process and bring an end to the conflict’ and would also strengthen terrorists and extremist ideologies.
And see: 29 March - Arab League meets in Amman March 28, 2017
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