Abbas adviser says PA looking for 'clear declaration' against US peace proposal at meeting of Arab League, many of whose members have been cautious not to condemn the initiative

Hussein Al-Sheikh says Ramallah had hoped position would be 'much better,' frets Arab nations will be a 'dagger in the side' of Palestinians'

Cairo-based body confirms Saturday gathering after it was requested by Palestinian envoy to Egypt to talk about 'ways to confront' plan

After South American country opens trade office in city, regional group says any policy change 'would seriously damage Arab-Brazilian relations'

After emergency meeting of 22-member state forum, Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says US has forfeited role as neutral arbiter between Israel and the Palestinians

Arab foreign ministers answer Palestinians' call for gathering on Washington's decision to no longer consider Israeli building in territories 'illegal'

Thousands throughout Europe protest Turkish assault on Syria's Kurds, while Ankara remains defiant

A recent visit to the Jewish state by Mohammed Saud received major publicity after he was attacked by Palestinians. But is this a condoned political strategy, or more of the same

Arab finance ministers also condemn withholding of PA tax money as 'Israeli piracy of Palestinian public funds'

Ahmed Aboul Gheit warns Iranians against escalation with US, notes conflicting reports on alleged sabotage of ships, as tensions between Tehran and Washington spiral