Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has announced that the PA will reassess its relationship with the United States and blamed the US for escalating tensions in the Middle East. In an interview with Wafa, Abbas criticized the American administration for blocking a resolution in the UN Security Council that would have granted Palestine full membership. Despite 12 out of 15 countries voting in favor, the resolution was blocked by the US, causing tension between the two parties.
Currently, the PA only holds observer status in the UN. This move has further strained the already complex relationship between the Palestinian Authority and the United States. The decision by the US to block the resolution on Palestinian membership in the UN has significant implications for the region and could potentially hinder future diplomatic efforts.
The Palestinian leadership is now considering its options and evaluating how to proceed in light of this setback. Abbas’s criticism reflects
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