Trump's second-in-command Pence 'unwelcome in Palestine': Fatah official

US Vice President Mike Pence walks with members of his delegation ahead of bilateral talks during the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 18, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/FilesGAZA: A senior Palestinian official in President Mahmoud Abbas?s ruling Fatah party said Thursday US Vice President Mike Pence ? due to visit the region later this month ? ?is unwelcome in Palestine?.
?In the name of Fatah, I say that we will not welcome Trump?s deputy in the Palestinian Territories.
"He asked to meet (Abbas) on the 19th of this month in Bethlehem, such a meeting will not take place,? Jibril Rajoub said.
Aides for Abbas were not immediately available for comment.
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