Washington called Nusseibeh's detention "provocative and counter-productive" and filed a complaint with the Israeli government.
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The invitations to Sunday's Christmas reception did not include Nusseibeh's official title, unlike the invitations to the Eid al-Fitr event, his spokesman said.
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Nusseibeh is widely considered to be a moderate among Palestinian officials.