State Dept. spokesman says previous administration's decision to end assistance, after PA refused to engage with peace efforts, didn't produce political progress or concessions

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Ahmad Majdalani tells The Times of Israel that Ramallah is already engaged in unofficial contacts with Washington, which he hopes will soon become official

In first remarks on conflict by an official of the new administration, acting ambassador says US will work to advance two-state solution, shuns unilateral moves by both sides

'At least we won't wake up every morning expecting the worst,' Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki tells local media

Change occurs after Trump ambassador David Friedman relinquishes account, but is swiftly reversed; spokesman says it was not indicative of policy shift

NY Democrat Gregory Meeks rules out conditioning defense aid to Israel on accepting a Palestinian state, but indicates Congress will support efforts to reenter Iran nuclear deal

Palestinians aim to fundamentally change relationship with US when new president takes office, hope to reopen PLO office in DC, including by overcoming a US law that hinders ties

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki says Ramallah is in indirect contact with incoming Biden team, expresses cautious optimism about US president-elect

Palestinian prime minister says trip creates 'dangerous precedent'; top US diplomat's tour overshadowed by his refusal to acknowledge Biden's election victory