The United States is downgrading its Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, merging it back into the U.S. Embassy and reducing direct communication on Palestinian issues. This move comes as the UN rejects an Israeli plan to overhaul the Gaza aid system, signaling international disagreement over humanitarian operations. Meanwhile, a senior Israeli official has made inflammatory statements about the future of Gaza, suggesting its destruction and mass displacement of Palestinians. These developments highlight escalating tensions and shifting diplomatic strategies in the region. The changes could have significant impacts on U.S. engagement with Palestinians and the broader humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.
