NEW YORK—The Mideast Quartet on Tuesday continued its efforts to find a means to find a way to renew Israel-Palestinian peace talks and avoid “unilateral” moves ahead of a possible diplomatic showdown over the Palestinian statehood bid. A European diplomat…
Netanyahu Believes Palestinian UN Bid Will Fail
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fully expects a United States veto to prevent the Palestinians from gaining full United Nations membership through the UN Security Council. At the same time, the Israeli leader also feels there is potential for renewed…
Palestinians Plan to Go to UN Security Council Despite US Veto
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced in a speech on Friday that they will be going to the United Nations Security Council for full membership in the world body—perhaps the most extensive of the available options for the Palestinians at…
After 38 Years of Closure, Israel Reopens Embassy in Ghana
At a time when Israel’s diplomatic activities have grown increasingly intense, Jerusalem was able to enjoy some good news in the foreign relations front recently with the re-opening of the Israeli embassy in the African nation of Ghana. Israel’s Ambassador…
Israel Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts ahead of Palestinian UN Bid
With the Palestinians potentially going to the United Nations to seek recognition and a UN status upgrade as soon as next week, the Israelis are very busy diplomatically both at home and abroad. Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Mark Regev told…
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