Ramallah – 20/1/2021 – Dr. Ashrawi met with Mr. Clages today at MIFTAH’s Ramallah offices to discuss recent developments pertaining to the upcoming general Palestinian elections and political developments on both the internal and international fronts. They discussed the role of Palestinian civil society in ensuring that free, transparent and fair elections are held in Palestine, including ways of removing any impediments to their smooth implementation.

Dr. Ashrawi and Mr. Clages also broached the topic of the incoming US administration under President Joe Biden and ways to undo the damaging legacy of outgoing President Trump on Palestine. In addition, the meeting addressed the role of Europe in helping to forge a path towards a lasting and just solution to the conflict.

The meetings are part of MIFTAH’s global dialogue and public discourse program, aimed at increasing awareness on the Palestinian cause and shedding light on Israeli violations of international law under its occupation.