A PALESTINIAN STATE

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A PALESTINIAN STATE DURING MAHMOUD
ABBAS’S 20TH YEAR IN OFFICE THANKS TO THE
GLOBAL COALITION
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the United Nations
General Assembly at the UN headquarters on September 26, 2024 in New York City.
(AFP)
Updated 13 sec ago ANAN TELLO & ROBERT EDWARDS January 12, 202522:05
LONDON: As Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas marks 20 years in
office, his leadership remains a complex chapter in the Palestinian national story,
characterized by division, disillusionment, but also dogged determination.
Having succeeded Yasser Arafat in 2005, Abbas’ lengthy tenure has been shaped by
challenges that have profoundly impacted the Palestinian people, the pursuit of
statehood, and the prospects for peace with Israel.
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“Ever since taking office, President Abbas has focused all his attention on the
realization of an independent Palestinian state using diplomatic and political
means,” Daoud Kuttab, an award-winning Palestinian journalist and author, told
Arab News.
Posters of presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas and the late Palestinian leader
Yasser Arafat are seen at the Al-Amaari refugee camp in the West Bank city of
Ramallah on January 2005 during the election for Arafat's successor. (AFP)
Abbas’s term was originally meant to last four years, meaning elections should have
been held in 2009. However, no presidential elections have taken place since,
primarily due to political rivalries between the main parties.
This 20-year milestone invites a reflection on Abbas’ legacy, the ongoing divisions
within Palestinian politics, and whether his 20th year in power since succeeding
Arafat might see tangible progress toward an independent Palestinian state.
When Abbas assumed the presidency on Jan. 15, 2005, he inherited a fractured
political landscape. Arafat’s death in November 2004 left a void in Palestinian
leadership, particularly given his unique ability to unite diverse factions under the
umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
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Abbas began his presidency with optimism. His platform emphasized nonviolent
resistance, institution-building, and a commitment to achieving a two-state solution
through negotiations.
His efforts gained initial support from the international community, particularly the
US and the EU. The 2005 Israeli withdrawal from Gaza was seen as a potential
breakthrough, despite being unilateral and limited.
However, hopes for progress soon faded. The victory of Hamas in the 2006
legislative elections, coupled with the failure to reach a consensus on governance,
exacerbated divisions.
Meanwhile, peace talks with Israel stalled repeatedly over issues such as settlement
expansion, security arrangements, and the status of Jerusalem.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh on August 27, 2024. (PPO/AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a regional power broker has brought fresh hope for
advancing the two-state solution. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the
Kingdom has taken a proactive role in mediating conflicts and fostering dialogue,
including between Israel and the Arab world.
In October 2024, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of the Global Alliance for
the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. The coalition includes key players
such as the US, the EU, and Arab states, with a mandate to address core issues
including borders, settlements, refugees, and the status of Jerusalem.
Riyadh’s initiative has been bolstered by an ongoing Arab dialogue with Israel,
which includes conditions tied to advancing Palestinian statehood in line with the
2002 Arab Peace Initiative.
Since the global alliance for the two-state solution was launched amid the Gaza war,
the push for Palestinian statehood championed by Mahmoud Abbas has gained
momentum. (Anadolu)
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“No doubt Saudi Arabia is playing a leading role in this coalition, leveraging its
regional and international influence as well as its longstanding support for the
Palestinian cause,” Hani Nasira, an Egyptian writer and political expert, told Arab
News.
“The Kingdom has consistently emphasized that the establishment of an
independent Palestinian state is essential for peace and stability in the region and
that any steps toward normalization with Israel must first secure Palestinian rights.”
This diplomatic strategy reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to balancing regional
stability with the aspirations of the Palestinian people.
The question remains whether Abbas’ final years in power will witness the
establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Much depends on the success
of Saudi Arabia’s initiative and the willingness of all parties to engage in meaningful
negotiations.
“Observers believe that the chances of establishing a Palestinian state under
President Mahmoud Abbas remain viable, though significant challenges persist,”
said Nasira.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (C) and leaders from member states of
the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League during their joint
extraordinary summit in Riyadh on November 11, 2024 to discuss efforts at finding
a peaceful solution to the question of Palestine. (SPA/AFP)
“These obstacles require internal Palestinian unity and robust Arab and
international support — something Saudi Arabia is actively seeking to provide.
“Additionally, many countries and international organizations continue to support
the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders
under the current Palestinian leadership.
“This includes the EU and most Islamic nations, as President Abbas seeks backing
for a peace initiative rooted in the two-state solution and international resolutions.
“It is therefore clear that the Global Alliance reflects Saudi Arabia’s steadfast
commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and its relentless pursuit of a just
and comprehensive peace in the region.
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“This initiative aims to guarantee Palestinian rights and establish normalized
relations among all countries in the region.”
For Abbas, the stakes are high. His legacy will ultimately be defined by whether he
can translate decades of advocacy for Palestinian statehood into tangible results.
A screen shows the results of the vote on the resolution entitled "Peaceful
settlement of the question of Palestine" at the General Assembly 46th plenary
meeting on Dec. 3, 2024, at the UN headquarters in New York City. (AFP)
The PA has expressed cautious optimism about the Saudi-led coalition, emphasizing
the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses historic injustices and
ensures Palestinian sovereignty.
However, significant obstacles persist. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
has shown little appetite for concessions, particularly on settlements and security
issues, and has even dismissed the two-state solution out of hand.
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As Abbas marks two decades in office, the Palestinians find themselves at a
crossroads. While statehood remains elusive, renewed international focus on the
conflict offers a glimmer of hope.
Abbas’ presidency has been a tale of resilience, missed opportunities, and
unfulfilled aspirations. While his commitment to a two-state solution has earned
him international respect, the lack of progress on the ground has left many
Palestinians disillusioned.
“The Palestinian president remained focused on his peaceful mythology but failed
to gain enough support in terms of electoral legitimization of his efforts,” Kuttab
told Arab News.
“While Abbas’ direction directly reflected the recommendations of all of Palestine’s
allies, they failed to engage or reward him for his rejection of violence and
insistence of a politically negotiated solution to the Palestinian conflict.
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“Nevertheless, President Abbas’ quest — that is, the national aspiration of
Palestinians — remains to be the most logical step forward. Palestinian statehood
is the best way to bring peace to the entire Middle East.”
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TWO-STATE SOLUTION WILL SOLVE PROBLEMS
IN THE MIDDLE EAST, SAYS CHINESE ENVOY TO
KSA
Arab news 2024
RIYADH: The newly appointed Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Chang Hua, said
that the issue of Palestine must be resolved.
Speaking at his residence in Riyadh, Hua expressed strong support for the
establishment of an independent, fully sovereign state of Palestine.
“This is a basic solution to solve all the problems in the Middle East,” the envoy said.
The seven-month war in Gaza has killed more than 35,000 people and displaced
hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
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“As a former ambassador to Iran and currently an ambassador to the Kingdom, I am
honored to personally participate in establishing a mechanism — a joint Chinese-
Saudi-Iranian committee. I will make more efforts to advance the mechanism to
achieve further results.”
The resumption of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran was established on
March 10, 2023 in a deal brokered by China.
“China, as an important party to the Beijing Agreement, will continue to push Saudi-
Iranian relations to progress continuously. We restore it to make joint efforts with
Saudi Arabia in creating beneficial conditions to advance the implementation of the
Beijing Agreement and enhance tripartite dealings.”
The ambassador added: “I think this mechanism could be a model for peace in the
Middle East. In fact, in 2021, the minister of foreign affairs visited Saudi Arabia, Iran,
and Turkiye on a tour in this region, and presented peace proposals to me within
five points. We are still continuing this talk and we want to enhance stability and
security in this region.”
Hua has decades of experience in the Middle East, having served as an ambassador
in Yemen, Iran, and the UAE.
Addressing the relations between the two countries, the envoy said: “China and
Saudi Arabia enjoy a comprehensive strategic partnership. In politics, the two sides
have exchanged firm support on issues related to the other side’s core interests and
major concerns.
“China views Saudi Arabia as an important power in a multipolar world, and places
the development of relations with Saudi Arabia as a priority in its overall foreign
policy, especially within its diplomacy in the Middle East.
“In addition, China and the Kingdom pursue an independent foreign policy. It calls
on the two countries to preserve the international order based on the ‘United
Nations Charter’ and international law. In the United Nations, the G20, the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization and other international platforms and international and
regional hot issues, China and Saudi Arabia have long maintained constant
communication and close coordination, and we have worked together to promote
global peace and stability and achieve development and prosperity.”
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In December 2022, the first China-Arab Summit was held in Riyadh. “They (both
sides) continue to work collectively to build the Chinese-Arab community with all
its potential toward a new era. The Arab-Chinese summit is the first to amplify the
driving force for the development of Chinese-Arab relations, but it is the forum in
the new phase.”
The 10th session of the China-Arab Cooperation Ministerial Forum will be held
soon. The Chinese side is prepared to work together with the Arab side to continue
fostering the spirit of Arab friendship, strengthening and enriching China-Arab
cooperation, thereby advancing the interests of the Chinese-Arab community at an
elevated level for the future.
POPE PRAYS FOR PEACE AND FOR A TWO-
STATE SOLUTION IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL
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Pope Francis pleads for global peace, emphasizing the devastating consequences of
war and urging prayers for conflict-stricken regions like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel,
and Myanmar, while advocating for peaceful resolutions and reconciliation.
By Francesca Merlo
An appeal for peace: Pope Francis repeats his plea for peace worldwide weekly, and
the General Audience on Wednesday, 24 April, was no different.
He recalled that "war is always a defeat" and highlighted that those who profit from
these tragedies are arms manufacturers.
Please, asked the Pope, "let us pray for peace", before reiterating that his appeal
goes to "martryed Ukraine" which "suffers so much" and where "young soldiers go
to die."
Likewise, he continued, we must pray for the Middle East, and in particular for Gaza:
"It suffers so much," said the Pope.
Finally, the Pope prayed for peace between Palestine and Israel, "that they may be
two states, free and with good relations."
"Let us pray for peace," he concluded.
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