Palestine said it is in contact with world powers to prevent Israel from advancing its plan to annex parts of the West Bank, according to a senior Palestinian official on Sunday.
“The ongoing contact is aimed at pressuring Israel not to take such a step,” said Fatah party’s Vice President Mahmoud al-Aloul.
Al-Aloul told reporters that Israel’s attempt to annex parts of the occupied territory “in coordination with the U.S. administration is the peak of racism and opportunism,” in light of the world’s occupation with the COVID-19 pandemic. Enditem


