Direct talks with Israel 'futile', says Abbas

Direct talks with Israel would be futile under current circumstances, President Mahmoud Abbas has said.

Sun, 11 Jul, 2010 - 11:11

Direct talks with Israel would be futile under current circumstances, President Mahmoud Abbas has said.

The Palestinian leader is under pressure from the US to resume negotiations that broke off in 2008, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s predecessor.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ex-Radio One DJ Tim Westwood to appear in court again in December

Spain says it has closed its airspace to US planes involved in Iran war

Trump issues threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure if deal not reached soon

Courts Middle East Place: West Bank Place: Ramallah Person: Abbas Person: president Person: Mahmoud Abbas Person: President Mahmoud Abbas Person: prime minister Person: Benjamin Netanyahu Person: Netanyahu Person: Israelis Person: Yasser Abed Rabbo Person: Palestinians Organisation: Israel

Michael Rousseau’s resignation follows criticism of his English-only message of condolence after a plane collided with a fire truck at La Guardia airport (Seth Wenig/AP)

Air Canada chief to retire following criticism of English-only crash message

READ NOW

Direct talks with Israel 'futile', says Abbas

Continue reading for €5

Air Canada chief to retire following criticism of English-only crash message

Latest

Most Read