"Reacted in Anger": Israel Prevented Arab League Secretary-General from Flying to Abu Mazen
The veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy wanted to visit the Muqata'a in Ramallah, but Israel refused to allow him to arrive from Jordan. In Jerusalem, they said: "We will not cooperate with a move intended to…
Assessment
Israel blocked the Arab League Secretary General from traveling from Jordan to Ramallah to meet with Mahmoud Abbas. Israeli officials framed the denial as a security measure, while the Arab League vowed to continue pursuing Palestinian statehood regardless. The incident signals a further deterioration in Israel's diplomatic relations with the Arab League, and raises questions about whether this reflects a broader policy shift or a one-off security decision.