Senior Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat has criticized the United States for blocking a United Nations statement of regret on Israel not renewing the mandate of the Temporary International Presence in Hevron.

Writing on Twitter, Doctor Erekat said, "Thanks Germany , thanks every nation state on earth who condemned israel’s Decision to terminate TIPH. Once again , the US administration is the only country not to condemn Israel , and yet they invite nations to Warsaw to discuss peace , security and justice .!!!!!!!!!!!!???????"