With both Israel President Reuven Rivlin and PA Chairman Abu Mazen scheduled to address the European parliament on Wednesday and Thursday, 16 and 17 Sivan, Mr. Rivlin may use the opportunity of meeting with the PA (Palestinian Authority) leader while in Brussels.

President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz has turned to Mr. Rivlin with a request, asking if he would agree to meet with Abu Mazen while in Brussels. The President responded positively and his office has notified Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Interestingly, while Rivlin and Abu Mazen were booked in the same hotel, once the news of a possible meeting emerged the PA delegation moved to a different hotel.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)