It was not clear whether the PA leadership would implement the decision.
The decision will be referred to another PLO body, the Executive Committee, to decide on the timing of its implementation.
Palestinian sources noted that the US has warned PA President Mahmoud Abbas against taking dramatic decisions before the upcoming elections in Israel.
The decision was issued at the end of the discussions of the PLO’s 124-member Central Council, which consists of representatives from the West Bank, Gaza Strip and several Arab countries.
The meeting was held to discuss the future of relations between the PA and Israel in light of the Israeli government’s decision to withhold tax revenues belonging to the Palestinians and the ongoing stalemate in the peace process.
Several PLO representatives demanded during the two-day gathering that the PA leadership take “harsh” decisions in response to the withholding of the tax revenues, such as cutting political, economic and security ties with Israel. Others called for abrogating all agreements signed with Israel.
A statement issued by the Council said that the PLO leaders have decided to “halt all forms of security coordination with Israeli occupation in light of its failure to abide by agreements signed between the two sides.
The statement said that Israel should assume all its responsibilities toward the Palestinians as an “occupation force” and in accordance with international law.
The Council also reiterated Palestinian opposition to recognizing Israel as a Jewish state.
[jpost.com]
5/3/15
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