Netanyahu tells US officials Palestinians undermining peace efforts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and visiting US special envoy Jason Greenblatt the Palestinian Authority’s actions in recent days undermine regional peace efforts.

Netanyahu specifically notes PA’s failure to condemn yesterday’s terror attack in which three Israelis were killed, the PA’s efforts to bring Israel to the International Criminal Court and its successful bid to join Interpol.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu says the PA’s membership at Interpol violates past agreements the Palestinians have signed with Israel.

Netanyahu also asks Israel’s Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer to look into whether the PA’s most recent effort to have Israel prosecuted for committing war crimes against Palestinians at The Hague violates US law, which would lead to the closure of PA offices in Washington DC.

“The actions of the Palestinians in recent days are seriously undermining efforts to achieve peace,” the statement from Netanyahu’s office says. “The Palestinian diplomatic struggle will not go unanswered.”