U.S. objects to U.N. meeting on Israel, Gaza on Friday – diplomats By Reuters
By Michelle Nichols NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States has objected to a request by China, Norway and Tunisia for a public, virtual meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Friday to discuss the worsening violence between Israel and Palestinian militants, diplomats said. The United States, a close ally of Israel, cited diplomatic efforts as the reason for the objection, saying a council discussion would not be productive, but left the door open for a possible meeting on Tuesday, the diplomats said. "The United States communicated support for an open meeting in the...
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