Trump administration orders closure of Palestinian office

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration ordered the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington on Monday and threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it pursues investigations against the U.S., Israel or other allies. The moves are likely to harden Palestinian resistance to the U.S. role as a peace broker.

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