Until 2018, Israel kept Palestinian providers from installing 3G networks, and it could be years before 4G tech is rolled out, even as 5G becomes standard among Israeli competitors
US State Department says Hady Amr used meetings in 4-day trip to advance 'tangible improvements for Palestinians while preserving prospects for 2-state solution'
Hady Amr proposes several measures Jerusalem can take to strengthen governing body in Ramallah, which is at one of its lowest points yet due to pandemic and election postponement
Hady Amr makes second trip to Israel, expected to voice displeasure over Israel's policy of razing homes of terror suspects and death of activist at hands of PA
Hady Amr to make 1st visit since new gov't formed in Jerusalem; is expected to discuss Gaza reconstruction, voice opposition to Israeli home demolitions, PA killing of activist
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hady Amr starts job gunning for improvements to Palestinian economy and renewing bilateral ties, but is not giving up on two-state solution
Palestinians have boycotted Washington since 2017, although some informal contacts have remained in place; senior PA official says two sides discussed bilateral relations
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