Trump Administration's Plan to Defend Israel at UN Upsets Palestinians

"Palestinian officials are frustrated with President Donald Trump's pro-Israel positions, the Hebrew news site nrg reported on Sunday, citing a new document authored by a top Ramallah political figure.

In the paper, which summarizes the diplomatic work the Palestinian Authority has done since Trump entered office earlier this year, Saeb Erekat - the head of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee and chief PA negotiator - wrote, 'The Americans will vote against all plans and resolutions regarding Palestine at the [UN] Human Rights Council and UNESCO. Likewise, the American government will defend Israel at all international institutions and organizations, in accordance with President Trump's declaration. Furthermore, the American government is threatening to leave the Human Rights Council if a resolution is passed against Israel.'..."