Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Trump Closes Down Palestinian Diplomatic Office; Due to Palestinian Reluctance to Enter Peace Talks

The Trump administration ordered the closure of the Palestinian diplomatic mission in Washington yesterday and threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), if it pursues investigations against the U.S., Israel, or other allies, the AP website reports today (September 11, 2018).

The administration cited the refusal of Palestinian leaders to enter into peace talks with Israel as the reason for closing the Palestinian office.

Also yesterday, President Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, launched a broadside against The Hague-based International Criminal Court. Bolton threatened the court and its staff with sanctions if it proceeds with investigations into alleged crimes by American troops in Afghanistan.

The closure of the Palestinian office was centered on the fact that no "direct and meaningful negotiations with Israel" are underway despite previous warnings, the State Department said.

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