(Reuters) Palestinians face a brick wall of U.S. opposition to possible UN moves against Israel after the World Court ruled Israel's West Bank barrier was illegal and should be dismantled. "We don't think there's a need for (UN) General Assembly action at this point," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said Friday. "We think the efforts of the parties ought to be placed on seizing the opportunity that can be created for progress on the road map," he said.
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