Saeb Erekat says June conference where Washington expected to unveil economic aspects of Trump Mideast plan is sure to fail without Palestinians

In a statement, PA rejects any representation at meeting planned for next month, says only 'ending the Israeli occupation' will bring financial prosperity

Jason Greenblatt also urges killing off 'failed' Palestinian refugee agency; UN envoy says US economic initiatives without political framework doomed to fail

Trump envoy says focus on settlements a 'farce'; Palestinian foreign minister tells UN body that Washington's proposal cannot count as a peace effort

UN chief demands world 'step up to stamp out anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim hatred, persecution of Christians' and other forms of hate