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…
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…
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…
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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The Palestinians are gearing up for a bid at the United Nations, and Israel is still working diplomatically to try and prevent the Palestinians from seeking a hardline UN resolution. It remains unclear whether the Palestinians will go to the…