May 7, 2018

By recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moving its embassy thereto, the (US President Donald)Trump administration is violating its obligations under international law, including UNSCR 478, and the U.S. own commitments towards the peace process

May 6, 2018

PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi: Palestine is committed to tolerance, inclusiveness and democracy

 “As the birthplace of monotheistic religions and multiple civilizations, Palestine is and must remain an important home for religious tolerance and coexistence.  It has always sought to ensure cultural integration, inclusiveness and diversity within all components of Palestinian society.

Dr. Ashrawi on Israel’s "Jewish nation-state bill"

PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi condemned yesterday’s passing of the first reading of a draft law that defines Israel ‘as the Jewish and democratic nation state of the Jewish people’ and affirms ‘the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their historic homeland’:

(April 20, 2018)

PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi

“The real incitement stems from Israel’s military occupation of Palestine and its enslavement of an entire nation.  The Israeli hardline extremist government led by Benjamin Netanyahu is responsible for generating a culture of hate and racism in Israel, inciting violence and feeding extremism.  Updated regularly, this report includes samples of recent derogatory and inflammatory comments and incitement by Israeli government officials and leaders specifically meant to distort reality and mislead public opinion.”