Abbas has said he will no longer accept the US as a mediator after US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on December 6.
Israel has always rejected significant involvement of any mediator apart from the United States in negotiations with the Palestinians.
Russia’s deputy UN ambassador Vladimir Safronkov said it was becoming more important to move “as quickly as possible towards direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.” He reiterated Russia’s proposal to hold a summit between the Palestinian and Israeli leaders.
Moreover, Beijing has expressed increasing interest in particpating in the peace process.
Soon after Chinese President Xi Jinping met Abbas in July, he released a four-point plan for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Palestinians will not accept any US involvement in the conflict due to Jerusalem decision. Thus, leaves US out of the table while inviting other global power around the table. While Trumph strengthens his position at home, US likely losing position in Middle East.
