(13.08.2020)
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UAE committed to Palestinian state, Arab Peace Initiative, spokeswoman tells ToI
The United Arab Emirates remains committed to the establishment of a Palestinian state and to the terms of the Arab Peace Initiative, a senior official from the Arab Gulf state told The Times of Israel on Thursday, in rare on-the-record remarks to Israeli media.
Jordan’s King Does Not Want a Palestinian State
(06.08.2020)
King Abdullah II of Jordan does not really want a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria, despite his repeated opposition to the extension of Israeli sovereignty to the so-called “West Bank.”
This is such an amazing & historic moment! Truly inspired by this beautiful example of the power of people — showing the world that when we stand united by our love for each other & our country, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome. This is just the beginning. #RickyRenuncio
Two-thirds of Americans support statehood for Puerto Rico, Gallup finds
Legislation declaring Puerto Rico a US state would have to navigate Congress and a Republican Party that holds less support for granting the island statehood.
Thursday’s poll found a majority of Republicans — 48% — oppose statehood for Puerto Rico while 45% support it.
In September 2018, President Donald Trump said he did not support Puerto Rico statehood.
Scandal in Puerto Rico threatens chance at statehood
(18.07.2019)
These protests need to be seen with the larger context of the political contest in Puerto Rico, particularly with regards to the status issue. Although it is true that people of all persuasions have asked for the resignation of Rosselló, it is also clear that the protests are being politically co-opted by the territorial and pro-independence factions — here in Puerto Rico and in the mainland — which are utilizing his egregious missteps as a cudgel to oppose statehood.