![The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office is seen in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2017.
Palestinian officials announced November21, 2017 they had suspended meetings with the US following a quarrel with President Donald Trump's administration over the future of their representative office in Washington. The announcement came on the same day the leading Palestinian political factions began talks in Cairo aimed at pushing ahead with reconciliation efforts.
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The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) office in Washington, DC. AFP
The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) office in Washington, DC. AFP
US confirms closure of Palestinian mission in Washington
Palestinians condemn decision as a ‘dangerous escalation’ that protects Israeli crimes
Jack Moore
10 September, 2018