At UN, Rivlin calls on Abbas: ‘Let’s forget about the past, end the conflict’

Palestinians present US with plan for Israel talks: restore PA’s diplomatic standing, reopen Palestinian institutions in East Jerusalem and a freeze on settlements

Rivlin to Abbas: 'Let's forget about the past, end the conflict' (Haaretz)
Meanwhile, Israel's ambassador to the UN slams Abbas for his speech in which he claimed Israel was a colonialist implant in the Middle East

Palestinian Authority presents Biden administration with plan for Israel talks (Haaretz)
The proposal includes restoration of the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic standing, the reopening of Palestinian institutions in East Jerusalem and the suspension of construction in West Bank settlements

In US, Rivlin proudly shows off inclusion of Islamist Ra’am in Israeli coalition (Times of Israel)
In farewell tour, president highlights his work for Jewish-Arab coexistence; unoptimistic Leah Goldin tries to get UN chief to force Hamas to hand over her soldier son’s remains

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PA President Abbas meets King Abdullah in Amman as West Bank tensions rise (Times of Israel)
Sudden visit follows protests over death of Palestinian Authority critic Nizar Banat while in custody; Hamas chief Haniyeh meets with Islamic Jihad leader Nakhaleh

Photo: Reuven Rivlin meets with President Biden, June 28 (Doug Mills/Pool/Sipa USA)