The United States called on European governments to oppose the Palestinian Authority’s bid to upgrade its status to “non-member state” at the UN, according to Britain’s Guardian newspaper, citing a US memorandum. The Guardian reported that the US communique described Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s UN move as “extremely counterproductive,” and warned of “significant negative consequences” for the PA, including financial sanctions.

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