Palestinian Authority disowns statements by Shtayyeh against President al-Sharaa

The Palestinian Presidency announced its complete rejection of statements made by Fatah Central Committee member and former Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh, which included criticism of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The Presidency affirmed that these statements do not represent the official Palestinian position and emphasized the depth of relations with Syria. President Mahmoud Abbas also expressed his appreciation for President al-Sharaa.

The Palestinian Presidency announced its categorical rejection of statements made by Fatah Central Committee member and former Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh, which included criticism of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Shtayyeh's remarks came during a debate at Oxford University, where he said that al-Sharaa "sleeps in the same bed with the Americans and Israelis." The Presidency stated in its announcement that these remarks are "rejected in their entirety" and do not represent the official Palestinian position. It stressed the depth of the fraternal and historical relations between the two peoples and leaderships. President Mahmoud Abbas also expressed his appreciation for President al-Sharaa and his supportive positions for the Palestinian struggle. The remarks sparked widespread controversy on social media.