What's next for the UN after the U.S. blocks Palestinian officials from general assembly?

The U.S. State Department's announcement on Friday barring senior Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly is an unprecedented move. It reflects not only the Trump administration's full alignment with Israel's campaign to delegitimize the Palestinian Authority, but also a blatant show of disregard for the United Nations itself.

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What's next for the UN after the U.S. blocks Palestinian officials from general assembly?

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