Rubio’s Closure Of Palestinian Affairs Office Marks A Needed Return To Diplomatic Clarity

Rubio’s Closure Of Palestinian Affairs Office Marks A Needed Return To Diplomatic Clarity

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call to shut down the Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA) and consolidate its operations into the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is a timely and welcome move that restores clarity and coherence to American diplomacy in the region. The decision not only aligns with U.S. law and longstanding policy, but also reflects a realistic appraisal of the current geopolitical landscape.The OPA operated as a quasi-independent dipl…

Rubio’s Closure Of Palestinian Affairs Office Marks A Needed Return To Diplomatic Clarity - Conservative Angle

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call to shut down the Office of Palestinian Affairs (OPA) and consolidate its operations into the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is a timely and welcome move that restores clarity and coherence to American diplomacy in the region. The decision not only aligns with U.S. law and longstanding policy, but also reflects a realistic appraisal of the current geopolitical landscape. The OPA operated as a quasi-independent dip…