Diplomats at a conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency say that a compromise is near on a resolution criticizing Israel's nuclear program.

An Arab draft resolution at the conference of 145-nations expresses concern about Israel's nuclear capabilities. Introduction of the draft resolution would likely force a vote, heightening tensions between the nations backing Israel and those supporting the Muslim countries.

On Wednesday, two participants in the discussion told the Associated Press that the sponsors of the resolution now are willing not to push for its adoption if it can be debated and if the meeting's president then summarizes what was said. A similar scenario repeats itself every year at the IAEA conference, with a softened resolution being adopted in the end.