Senior Ramallah official says economic workshop in Bahrain will be an 'embarrassment' for Kushner, but admits the White House has rendered him less relevant in eyes of his people

PA leadership, Israeli opposition parties slam David Friedman for support of Israeli 'right' to retain some of the West Bank

PA president says he 'does not recognize this conference' following sweeping Palestinian rejection of US-hosted economic workshop

Saeb Erekat says June conference where Washington expected to unveil economic aspects of Trump Mideast plan is sure to fail without Palestinians

In a statement, PA rejects any representation at meeting planned for next month, says only 'ending the Israeli occupation' will bring financial prosperity

Finance minister has yet to receive a formal invite to Manama summit, but expects it to arrive any day, his spokesman says

Official tells Channel 13 Jerusalem likely to accept offer to attend summit on Washington's Mideast peace plan; PA rejects conference

Senior officials say Palestinians were not consulted about 'workshop' in Bahrain; bid will fail without political solution

FM Khalifa, known for pro-Israel stance, says Manama wants Palestinians to 'live in stability and achieve their aspirations,' as Ramallah appears to reject upcoming summit

Anwar Gargash notes support for talks does not mean agreeing with the Jewish state