Palestinian Statehood Bid

PA Blasts Nigeria for Abstaining at UN

Palestinian Authority says Nigeria's abstention during a UN vote on Palestinian statehood as a "big disappointment".

Report: Hamas Praises PA ICC Bid

Hamas allegedly calls Abbas's request to the ICC 'a step in the right direction' - despite its opposition to the UN draft resolution.

'Abbas Only Able to Go to ICC as a Defendant'

MKs and Ministers spit fire over PA ICC bid, condemn Abbas as defender of murderers.

US 'Strongly Opposes' PA ICC Request

Washington calls Abbas's unilateral move 'counterproductive,' says it 'does nothing' for the Palestinian people.

Liberman: 'Abbas Doesn't Threaten Us'

'Even a deaf, blind, dumb judge knows' that the PA is 'the only one who commits war crimes here,' Liberman says.

Netanyahu: The PA, Not Israel, Should Fear the ICC

Netanyahu responds to Abbas's ICC move by noting the PA's pact with Hamas, vulnerability to prosecution for war crimes.

Mahmoud Abbas Files Request to Join ICC

Despite risks of being charged for war crimes itself, PA tries another desperate move against Israel after UN bid fails.

Israel Summons French Ambassador Over PA UN Vote

Foreign ministry summons Amb. Patrick Maissonnave over Paris's supporting vote for the PA draft resolution for 'Palestine.'

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Israeli Businessman Behind PA UN Bid Rejection

Businessman working abroad in Africa said to be behind other defenses of Israel, quietly helped rally support against PA.

Report: PA to Join International Criminal Court

Following failed UN statehood bid, Palestinian Authority head Abbas to apply for ICC membership later today, sources say.

Ambassador Power: PA's Resolution was Not Constructive

American envoy to the UN says PA's resolution doesn't offer constructive steps to solve the conflict. Jordan: We'll keep pushing.

Israel to PA: You Can't Achieve Statehood with Provocations

Israeli UN representative Israel Nitzan urges the Security Council "to stop indulging the Palestinians" after their resolution was rejected.

PA's Statehood Resolution Defeated at Security Council

PA's unilateral resolution calling on Israel to "end the occupation" fails to receive the nine required votes to pass.

PA Says it Has Majority Needed for UN Statehood Resolution

Reports France, Luxembourg have decided to support PA bid at UNSC; move could force US to use its veto.

Canadian FM: Palestinians Trying to Circumvent Negotiations

Canada's Foreign Minister John Baird calls on UN Security Council to reject PA resolution calling for imposed Israeli withdrawal.

UN Security Council to Vote on PA Bid Tonight

Jordan says UN to vote on unilateral demand for recognition and Israeli withdrawals, after PA FM said submission would wait till next year.

Hamas Slams PA Statehood Bid as 'Surrender' to Israel

Hamas spokesman Mushir al-Masri accuses PA of making decisions for the 'Palestinian cause' without the people's consent.

State Department: PA Resolution Not Constructive

State Department spokesman says PA's unilateral resolution does not advance peace or addresses Israel's security needs.

PA Toughens Language in Unilateral UN Resolution

Palestinian Authority presents a more toughly-worded UN draft resolution on statehood, but a date on the vote is yet to be determined.

PA, Arab Council Weigh Deadline for UN Draft Resolution

Reports differing on when the draft will be presented to the UN, as Jordan vows to push ahead - despite PA hesitancy.

Netanyahu Calls on States to Oppose PA's 'Diktats' at the UN

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says PA statehood bid 'puts Israel's future in peril' in meeting with Indiana governor.

Former Shin Bet Head Returning to Politics on Likud List

Avi Dichter returns to Likud after brief hiatus, says he supports peace deal - but also that Israel should defang Gaza.

Hamas Leader: PA's Draft Resolution is 'Disastrous'

Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar condemns resolution setting a deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Erekat: Vote in UN Later Today or Monday

PA chief negotiator says the Security Council would vote on unilateral resolution later Friday or on Monday at the latest.

Russia Expresses Support for PA's UN Resolution

Russia says it intends to support the draft resolution which would set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

B'nai B'rith Urges Kerry to Oppose PA's UN Resolution

In a letter to the US Secretary of State, B'nei B'rith calls PA resolution an 'unacceptable circumvention of negotiations with Israel.'

Hamas Opposes PA's UN Resolution

Hamas says the resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal "doesn't represent [the] consensus of the Palestinian people."

Abbas Threat to Cut Ties with Israel 'A Blessing in Disguise'

Analyst says Israelis and Palestinians alike would benefit if PA leader goes through with threat to disband.

Erekat: UN to Vote on Resolution 'Very Soon'

Chief PA negotiator claims the Security Council will vote on the PA's unilateral resolution before the end of 2014.

Abbas: We Will No Longer Deal with Israel if UN Bid Fails

Mahmoud Abbas threatens if UN Security Council resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal by 2017 fails the PA will cut all ties with Israel.

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti Criticizes PA's UN Resolution

Marwan Barghouti, who is in jail serving five life sentences, says PA's UN resolution must focus on "settlements" and "right of return".

Stakes High for PLO, PA in Shurat Hadin Lawsuit

Interview: Shurat Hadin's Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains why Sokolow vs. PLO could see terror orgs sued regularly for their crimes.

Vote on PA's Anti-Israel Resolution Likely to be Postponed

Diplomatic sources say that the PA, understanding that there's little support for its resolution, will work to change the text.

Livni: Netanyahu Should Thank Me for Turning to Kerry

Livni insists she was working in Israel's 'best interests' by turning to Kerry over PA UN bid, says she was doing PM's job for him.

MKs Fire Back at Livni's 'Leftist Subversion' in Kerry Appeal

Naftali Bennett: Livni has reached 'rock-bottom' after she allegedly asked US to veto PA UN bid for the sake of the Left in elections.

Egypt Pledges Support for PA UN Resolution

Egyptian Foreign Minister pledges 'full backing' for draft resolution calling for Israel to withdraw to 1949 Armistice lines.

Report: Kerry Stalled PA UN Bid to Stop Right Winning Elections

Diplomats: Kerry finalized US veto to PA statehood text only after Livni, Peres begged him that it would influence the elections rightward.

Liberman Refuses to Meet with Swedish Counterpart

In a political move responding to anti-Israel policy across Europe, FM Liberman has refused to meet with Swedish FM on her visit to Israel.

PA Submits UN Resolution to Force Israeli Withdrawal

PA submits draft resolution to force an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, but says there could still be negotiations on the text.

Liberman: EU Pressure on Israel Undermines Peace

FM slams EU's unilateral moves to remove Hamas from terror blacklist, recognize 'Palestine.' Liberman: they should pressure the PA.

Luxembourg Recognizes Palestinian State

Vote passes hours after EU parliament recognizes PA as 'Palestine.'

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European Parliament Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

EU parliament votes to recognize Palestinian state 'in principle', just hours after removing Hamas from terrorism blacklist.

EU Lawmakers Soften Motion on Recognition of 'Palestine'

EU lawmakers stop short of proposing a motion urging recognition of “Palestine”, settle on calling for resumption of peace talks.

Jordan Has No Plans to Push for Quick UN Vote

Despite PA claims, Jordan's UN ambassador states that Jordan has no plans to push for a quick vote on Palestinian statehood.

Livni: Vetoing PA Resolution Won't Stop Terror Attacks

Commenting on Netanyahu's meeting with Kerry, Livni stressed a US veto of PA's resolution won't stop anticipated terror wave.

On Tarmac, Netanyahu Vows: We Won't Accept Dictates

As he prepared to fly to Rome, Prime Minister says Israel will resist attempts to dictate unilateral steps with time limits attached at UN.

PM Flies to Rome to Press Kerry on UN Veto

The Obama administration continues to toy with Israel ahead of a vote on a Palestinian UNSC resolution.

PA to Submit Unilateral UN Resolution on Wednesday

PA announces the draft resolution that would set a deadline for Israel to “end its occupation” will be submitted on Wednesday.

Kerry in Rome for Talks on Palestinian Statehood Bid

Showdown at the United Nations looms amid a European-led drive to push moves towards Palestinian statehood.

Kerry Heads to Rome to Talk 'Palestinian State'

US Secretary of State to meet with Netanyahu, Russian FM over 'window of opportunity' to solve regional conflicts.

Kerry Trying to Prevent Israeli-Palestinian 'Showdown' at UN

US Secretary of State to meet with Netanyahu in Rome as PA wants UNSC resolution on statehood by end of year.

Portugal's Parliament Calls to Recognize 'Palestine'

Portugal's parliament adopts a resolution calling on the government to recognize "Palestine", following a number of similar votes in Europe.

French Senate Votes to Recognize 'Palestine'

Follows vote in lower house of parliament which also urged gov't to recognize 'Palestinian state'; fourth European parliament to do so.

PA Wants UN Resolution on Israeli Withdrawal by End of the Month

Saeb Erakat says Palestinian Authority pushing on with diplomatic offensive at the UN, hopes for UNSC resolution by Christmas.

CRIF to French Jews: Don't Protest Parliament Vote

CRIF, umbrella organization of French Jewry, has called on Jews to refrain from protesting Parliament vote to recognize Palestinian state.

Abbas Presents 'Plan of Attack' for Palestinian State

Details of Abbas's speech to the Arab League reveal full-fledged scheme to bypass Oslo Accords and declare Palestinian state.

French Jewish MP: Recognizing 'Palestine' Legitimizes Terror

MP Meir Habib urges Paris to reconsider vote, noting that it violates the Oslo Accords, legitimizes PLO and Hamas as political powers.

France Readies to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Non-binding resolution to follow similar moves by EU member states Sweden, Spain; French MPs say it will help 'resolve the conflict.'

EU Urges Peace Talks to Resume Ahead of Statehood Vote

EU foreign affairs chief says stalled talks demand a 'sense of urgency,' as the bloc readies to vote on recognizing 'Palestine.'

UN Chief: Israel, Palestinians 'Standing at the Precipice'

Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel, PA to return to negotiations 'before it's too late'; Europeans not bothering to wait to declare 'Palestine.'