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"If the United States relocates its embassy to Jerusalem, this will be another crime against international law, a new crime, a new aggressive action against the Palestinian people... And we, certainly, will meet this decision with the people's resistance, with an intifada. All who advocate peace among the Arabs and among the Israelis must oppose this action," Hawatmeh said at a press conference in Moscow.The official noted that the Israeli authorities didn't leave any possibility for the continuation of talks on the Palestinian-Israeli settlement.
"Right and far right governments of Israel that succeed each other do not leave any possibility for serious and responsible negotiations to solve the Palestinian problem," Hawatmeh said at a press conference in Moscow.According to Hawatmeh, the Palestinian problem is now going through a very difficult stage, which is the result of Israeli and US policies that have become even more aggressive toward Palestine and the Middle East after the election of US President Donald Trump.
"In accordance with the agreement reached, with the assistance of the Russian Center for Reconciliation, the withdrawal of civilians from the settlements of Hamuria, Sakba and Khazze south of the city of Douma is being carried out along the humanitarian corridor opened on March 15. At present, more than four thousand people have been withdrawn from Hamuria. The withdrawal of civilians continues. By the end of the day, at least 13,000 people are expected to leave," representative of the Russian Center for Syrian Reconciliation, Major-General Vladimir Zolotukhin reported.The Syrian authorities have organized reception points for those who've left the conflict-torn area, where they receive aid, including medical treatment, get hot meals and water. In addition, with the assistance of the Russian Center for Syrian Reconciliation, a humanitarian convoy of 25 heavy vehicles delivered 137 tons of food, baby food and medicine to the city of Douma on Thursday to help the population.
Comment: Sheldon Adelson is calling the shots as to when and where the US will relocate its embassy. Along with the highly disputed location, the timing of the move with Palestinian Nakba will provoke the worst of reactions - not at all lost on the mega-funder.
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