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Lammy also reiterated the UK's government's commitment to move to "full recognition" of a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly later this month - unless there is a breakthrough on a ceasefire.

The development comes days after 80 Palestinian officials were denied visas ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

In September, the agency also is responsible for international dignitaries and VIPs at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The US says it will deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials wishing to travel to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly session.

The US President appears to be less fond of President Macron and the White House was sharply critical recently of his intention to unconditionally recognise a Palestinian state at the next UN General Assembly.