Closure of Office of Palestinian Affairs

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the closure and merger of the Office of Palestinian Affairs with the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, restoring the first Trump term framework. The move has been praised by several Republicans as a great decision.

Key Points

  • Order to close and merge the Office of Palestinian Affairs with the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
  • Praised by Republicans like Rep. Claudia Tenney and Sen. Tom Cotton
  • Restoring the first Trump term framework

Pros

  • Restoring a unified US diplomatic mission in Israel's capital
  • Aligning with the Jerusalem embassy Act of 1995
  • Reaffirming the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem as the sole diplomatic mission

Cons

  • Possible backlash from anti-Israel advocates
  • Concerns about violating federal law