Businessman Ashraf Al-Ghanem recounts that Palestinian Authority security forces raided his home in Hebron and attempted to arrest him for participation in the economic summit. Still, he says, discussion among nations in Manama proved beneficial.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation says dedication of "Pilgrim's Road," an ancient path visitors used to Jewish temple, is a "bold and irresponsible move."
The survey also finds that 79% of the Palestinian population support their leaders' boycott of the conference, while just 15% oppose that position.
At US request, British territory interdicts vessel believed to be breaching EU sanctions on Syrian regime. The EU, and others, have imposed sanctions on Assad's government over its continued crackdown against civilians, which target 270 people and 70 entities.
Abbas is trying to stall for time to concentrate on a political effort against the US peace plan in November. The PA president is counting on time to work in his favor.
