Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh discusses latest political and humanitarian developments with British and French consuls

Ramallah, 19 January 2026 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh discussed the latest political and humanitarian developments with British Consul General, HE Ms. Helen Winterton, and the French Consul General, HE Mr. Nicolas Kassianides on the latest political and humanitarian developments, in the wake of the announcement of the Board of Peace, its Executive Board, and the Technocratic Committee, established in implementation of U.S. President’s plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803. 
During the meeting, Al Sheikh underscored the importance of moving forward with political efforts aimed at achieving stability, in a manner that ensures the return of the Palestinian Authority to assume its full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip. 
The Vice President stressed the significance of political and legal linkage between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip within the framework of the unity of land and institutions, and to work toward preventing the resumption of war. He emphasized the urgency of accelerating the entry of humanitarian assistance to provide relief to our people, supporting reconstruction efforts.
Al Sheikh also stressed the necessity of halting settler attacks in the West Bank, affirming that the continuation of these violations undermines prospects for stability and contravenes international law and legitimacy.