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The European Union is criticizing the Trump administration's decision to block Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian officials from attending the United Nations General Assembly's annual meeting next month.
Terry Schultz reports a U.S. move is believed to be a reaction to plans by several countries,
including European governments, to recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. session.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and some 80 other Palestinian representatives may not attend.
the annual UN meeting in New York due to actions, quote,
undermining peace efforts with Israel and seeking recognition of a Palestinian state.
France, among other countries,
intends to extend diplomatic recognition to a Palestinian state at the September session.
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Khalis is calling on the State Department to change its mind.
We all urge for this decision to be reconsidered,
considering the international law and the way United Nations has been built up.
Khalis is referring to the 1947 agreement.