Palestinian Authority remains neutral on Ukraine
The Palestinian Authority adheres to the principle of neutrality in the Russian war on Ukraine, but Palestinians do not hold back in criticizing the double standards of the West, imposing sanctions on Russia, while turning a blind eye to Israel’s war against them for 74 years.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinians remain silent about the Russian war on Ukraine, as the Palestinian Authority (PA) has yet to take an official stance on Moscow’s military attack that was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin Feb. 24. The PA appears to be trying to avoid any negative political repercussions that could result from a stance it might have on the ongoing war.
However, several reasons could push the PA to stick to a “neutrality” position, as it represents a people under occupation, demanding justice from the international community. Therefore, the PA needs the support of the world’s countries politically and economically, which requires it to disassociate itself from the ongoing conflict.
