President-elect likely to reengage with Tehran, to the dismay of Israel and the Gulf, and restore ties with Palestinians; but isn't expected to fully return to pre-Trump status quo

Palestinian official also quoted saying Ramallah ready to resume peace talks, but only from where they were halted under Obama; Israel, meanwhile, fears some setback in US ties

Imad Mohammad explains that putting someone's name on shoes, which get dirty, shows 'how you value that person'; demands US, French citizens apologize before entering his shop

Mohammad Shtayyeh says 'four years have been really wasted' under US president, slams administration's peace deal

Ex-negotiator Saeb Erekat conveys terse well-wishes to the US president, who Ramallah has boycotted for almost three years

US president says Muslim-majority Kosovo recognizing Israel is part of a shift in bringing peace to Middle East, promises 'more Islamic and Arab nations will follow soon'

Activists reportedly leading pressure campaign urging presumptive Democratic nominee to pledge to oppose annexation, condition aid to Jewish state

Annual report singles out PA president for changeable statements 'that appear to contradict and undermine his prior commitments'

Palestinian Authority answers query from judges on Mahmoud Abbas's declaration last month voiding all agreements with Israel, ahead of a ruling on jurisdiction for war crimes probe

US House speaker 'very concerned' by Netanyahu's pledge to extend sovereignty over settlements and the Jordan Valley, calls it 'unacceptable'