RAMALLAH, November 1, 2026 (WAFA) – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein al-Sheikh received a senior European delegation on Sunday to discuss the latest political and field developments in Palestine.

The delegation included Christophe Bigot, the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process; Andreas Wiedler, the EU Representative for the West Bank, Gaza Strip and UNRWA; Simon Brombeiss, adviser to the EU Special Representative; Johan Friedborn, head of the political section at the EU Representative Office; and Shadi Othman, communications officer at the EU office.

The meeting was attended by Fatah Central Committee member Laila Ghannam and Vice President’s Office Director Aya al-Muhaisin.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Jerusalem, as well as international efforts related to the Palestinian cause.

Al-Sheikh briefed the delegation on the escalation of Israeli colonist attacks against Palestinians and their property, as well as attacks targeting foreign solidarity activists. He stressed the need to provide protection for the Palestinian people and hold those responsible for the attacks accountable.

The meeting also addressed conditions in the Gaza Strip, the continued withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues, and the international efforts needed to halt Israeli violations.

The participants further discussed the importance of creating the political and field conditions necessary to hold legislative and presidential elections and ensuring the participation of Palestinians wherever they reside.

Al-Sheikh stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts and the European role in supporting the rights of the Palestinian people, providing them with protection, ending the occupation and realizing an independent Palestinian state.

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