The Latest Breaking News from Negev Summit

Israeli PM Prevents Gantz from Meeting Jordanian King in Ramallah

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has barred Defense Minister Benny Gantz from attending a meeting in Ramallah on Monday between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah II so as not to divert attention from the Negev summit, a political source in Tel Aviv said. The foreign ministers…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022

Israel's U.S., Arab partners close ranks on Iran, urge Palestinian talks

The top diplomats of the United States and four Arab countries convened in Israel on Monday in a display of unity against Iran but also used the rare summit to press their host to revive long-stalled peacemaking with the Palestinians.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Negev Summit Yet to Agree on Joint Statement

Six foreign ministers who met in Israel on Sunday have not yet agreed on a joint statement for the Negev Summit, which will conclude on Monday, according to political sources in Tel Aviv. The sources noted that the officials are having difficulty overcoming the differences regarding the Iranian nuclear program,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2022