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Back Kushner plan or resign, Abbas told by Saudi Arabia

Palestinian leader allegedly given ultimatum before the US Middle East peace plan is unveiled

November 14, 2017 12:52
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday
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Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has reportedly ordered Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to accept the Middle East peace plan due to be announced by Donald Trump in the coming weeks.

Mr Abbas was summoned to a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh last week and was instructed to accept the Trump vision for peace with Israel or resign, Israel’s Channel 10 reported.

Jared Kushner, the US leader’s son-in-law, is preparing a new effort to secure a deal between Israel and Palestine.

Mr Kushner visited Riyadh two weeks ago where he is said to have discussed several issues with the crown prince, who has forged a close link with Mr Trump’s regime.

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