The United States has warned European governments against supporting a Palestinian bid for enhanced status at the United Nations, saying such a move "would be extremely counterproductive" and threatening "significant negative consequences" for the Palestinian Authority, including financial sanctions. A US memorandum, seen by the Guardian, said Palestinian statehood "can only be achieved via direct
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