Withdrawal of funding for Palestinian refugees key in UN talks

Palestinian, Israeli leaders will be taking the centre stage at the UN General Assembly, as Washington’s role as a mediator in the peace process is in doubt.

On Thursday, Palestinian and Israeli leaders will be taking the centre stage at the UN General Assembly.

Washington’s role as a mediator in the peace process is in doubt after several recent decisions by the Trump administration.

Withdrawal of funding to a key UN agency for Palestinian refugees is one of them.

Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from Gaza.