Palestinians threaten to quit Oslo Accords

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat.- Reuters

Ramallah - Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said that the Palestine Liberation Organisation reserved the right "to withdraw from the interim agreement".

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By AFP

Published: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 10:31 AM

Palestinian officials threatened on Sunday to withdraw from key provisions of the Oslo Accords, which define relations with Israel, if US President Donald Trump announces his Middle East peace plan next week.
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said that the Palestine Liberation Organisation reserved the right "to withdraw from the interim agreement" if Trump unveils his plan. The Trump initiative will turn Israel's "temporary occupation (of Palestinian territory) into a permanent occupation", Erekat said.

AFP

Published: Sun 26 Jan 2020, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Feb 2020, 10:31 AM

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