Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has reportedly not yet decided whether or not to participate in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to be held in New York City in about ten days' time.

Following the start of direct talks between Israel and the Western-backed Palestinian Authority, many European leaders have requested to meet with Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister's schedule is already very busy, however, due to the holiday season and the upcoming meeting with the PA in Sharm el-Sheikh.