U.S. plans to reopen a consulate offering diplomatic services to Palestinians in Jerusalem have been met with outrage from the Israeli government, and one lawmaker has proposed a law blocking the move. <br /><br />Plans to re-open an American consulate in Jerusalem serving Palestinians have prompted pushback from the Israeli government.<br /><br />The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden says it wants to reopen the consulate to repair relations with the Palestinians, after it was closed by then-President Donald Trump.<br /><br />But right-wing Israeli lawmaker Nir Barkat has proposed a bill that would outlaw the planned reopening, which he said would undermine Israel's claim to Jerusalem.<br /><br />Source: Reuters
