UN Recognizes 'Palestine' with Overwhelming Majority
138 countries vote in favor of accepting 'Palestine' as non-member observer state. Ayalon: This is a historic defeat for Palestinians.
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Bennett: UN Mess a Result of Israel's 'Schizophrenic' Policies
Jewish Home leader denies a quote attacking Moshe Feiglin that was attributed to him.
Ban Ki-moon: 'Peace Process' is 'on Life Support'
UN leader calls on Israel, PA "to breathe new life" into process ahead of vote on PA bid for recognition.
Clinton: Path to Palestine Doesn't Go Through New York
The only path towards a Palestinian state is through direct negotiations, says U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Abbas Rejects Last Minute U.S. Pressure on UN Bid
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and Middle East envoy meet Abbas, fail to get him to withdraw his resolution to the UN.
Tibi Slammed for Once Again Joining PA Delegation to UN
MK Ahmed Tibi joins the PA delegation to the UN for its statehood bid. MK Matalon responds: He belongs behind bars.
Israel Transferred Money to PA Despite UN Bid
Two days before the vote in the UN on the PA's statehood bid, Israel transferred 200 million shekels to the PA to pay its employees.
Judea & Samaria Leader: PA Bid is Political War
Yesha Council Head Danny Dayan advises Prime Minister on steps to take in retaliation for PA UN bid.
Nationalist MKs to Burn PLO Flags at Local UN HQ
MKs Eldad and Ben Ari will set flags alight at UN Jerusalem HQ to protest PA statehood vote.
PA's UN Envoy Confident Statehood Bid will Pass
PA envoy to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, calls world powers to follow France and support the entity’s unilateral statehood bid.
France to Back PA’s 'State' Bid, Britain Unsure
France will vote for PA “state” status at the UN; Britain remains undecided. Israel: UN bid a ‘fundamental breach’ of agreements.
PA Statehood Bid to ‘Cover Abbas’ Failure’
A senior diplomatic source says PA Chairman Abbas has led the latest statehood bid to cover up for his corruption, failure.
Ban Calls for New Efforts to Achieve Two-State Solution
UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
PA Official: Britain Has 'Historic Responsibility' for PA
Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.
France Hints it Will Support PA's UN Bid
French Foreign Minister reminds senate that President Hollande promised to promote recognition of a Palestinian state.
Abbas: Gaza Operation is Because of Statehood Bid
PA Chairman claims that the IDF operation in Gaza is meant at preventing the PA from seeking statehood at the United Nations.
Levin: Bill to Annex Judea and Samaria is Ready
MK Levin: If the PA goes ahead with its statehood bid, I will submit a bill to annex Judea and Samaria immediately after the election.
Abbas Confirms UN Bid for November 29
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announces that the PA will present its bid for non-state UN membership on November 29.
Obama Reiterates Opposition to Abbas's UN Bid
President Obama tells PA Chairman Abbas that his administration opposes his bid for non-state membership of the UN.
Steinitz Threatens PA with Sanctions Over UN Bid
Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz threatens to freeze transfer of tax revenues if the PA continues its unilateral statehood bid.
PA Unveils UN Membership Resolution
PA envoys unveil the resolution they hope will give them observer membership at the United Nations.
Lavrov Supports Palestine During Meeting with Abbas
Russian Foreign Minister meets PA Chairman in Amman. "For us the statehood of Palestine is not questionable," he says.
Erekat: PA Will Go to UN Despite Pressure
PLO top negotiator: The PA will push on with a bid to achieve non-member status at the United Nations despite pressure to back down.
Lieberman Threatens PA Over UN Bid
Report: Lieberman told the EU's Ashton that if the PA goes ahead with its unilateral statehood bid, "I will ensure the PA will collapse.”
Abbas Promises: No Third Intifada
Ahead of his latest UN statehood bid, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas tells Israeli television that he will never allow a third intifada.
Expert: PA Statehood Bid a 'Political Suicide'
The Palestinian Authority’s unilateral bid at the United Nations is a political suicide, according to Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor.
Abbas: Talks with Israel Can Resume After UN Bid
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that talks with Israel can resume after the PA gains non-member status in the United Nations.
Abbas Pens Letter to Gazans: Pre-67 Land Also 'Occupied'
PA President Mahmoud Abbas spoke about Israel's claim to land obtained before 1967 and touched on the PA's UN bid for statehood.
Report: Barak, Abbas Spoke About Unilateral Withdrawal
Report: Abbas secretly met with Barak, who presented his proposal for a unilateral withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.
Abbas: Peace Talks After UN Recognition
PA Chairman Abbas indicates he would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Israel after 'Palestine' is recognized by the UN.
PA to Submit UN Statehood Bid After U.S. Elections
PLO's Hanan Ashrawi says the PA will submit a resolution seeking enhanced UN observer status after the U.S. presidential election.
Abbas Says Judea and Samaria Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'
PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".
Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.
Abbas: We Won't Accept Israeli Presence in Jordan Valley
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reiterates his determination to turn to the UN, says 'Palestinians' will never give up their rights.
Abbas Names Date for UN Statehood
PA Chairman Abbas says he will ask the UN member states to declare a ‘state of Palestine’ on September 27.
Lebanese Christian Leader to Ask Pope to Recognize 'Palestine'
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church leader will ask the pope to recognize the Palestinian state when he visits Lebanon.
PLO Determined to Ask UN General Assembly for Recognition
PLO reiterates its determination to approach the United Nations and ask for recognition of ‘Palestine’ as a non-member state.
Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid
British official confirms his country will not suspend financial aid to the PA even if it turns to the UN for recognition as a state.
Erekat: Date of Next UN Bid to be Decided Next Month
Saeb Erekat says the Arab ministerial council will discuss the PA's next bid to the United Nations on September 5.
Abbas Warns: We'll Go to UN General Assembly
PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in France: We may seek non-member status at the United Nations if peace talks with Israel do not resume.
Abbas Threatens Renewed UN Statehood Bid
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas said he will turn to the UN General Assembly for recognition if Israel does not capitulate to his demands
UN Says PA Statehood Bid on Shaky Ground
A United Nations report says the Palestinian Authority's statehood bid is on shaky ground.
Palestinian Authority Angry at ‘Pro-Israel’ Obama
Obama did not “reach out to Muslims” or the PA in his AIPAC speech. Erekat: It is part of Obama’s election campaign.
Prosor: Israel Still Working Against PA Statehood Bid at UN
Israel's envoy to the United Nations says the PA is still agitating at the world body for statehood despite US opposition.
Security Council Remains Unfavorable to PA Statehood Bid
US diplomats say the Security Council change-up hasn't changed the fact that the PA statehood bid is a dead letter.
Thailand Recognizes 'Palestine'
Foreign nations continue to encourage Ramallah's bully-boy unilateralism as Thailand becomes the 131st nation to recognize 'Palestine'
PLO Plans to 'Disengage' From Israel
In the latest sign that the 1993 Oslo Accords are moribund, PLO officials say they plan to completely disengage from Israel.
PLO Votes to Press UN Statehood Bid
PLO officials have resolved to demand a vote on their statehood bid in the UN Security Council despite a promised US veto.
New PA Threat: End Cooperation With Israel
The latest PA threat is to downgrade ties with Israel and cease security cooperation as the PLO rededicates itself to "resistance."
PLO Rejects "Economic Peace" With Israel
A senior PLO official told reporters there would be no "economic peace" with Israel, adding it would not ensure security, either.
Ambassador Prosor: I Warned About Iran in 1998
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, at a recent talk: I warned the White House about Iran's nuclear program 13 years ago.
PA Blocked from Sneaky Statehood Ploy at UN Climate Conference
A slick attempt by the Palestinian Authority to gain statehood at a UN conference on climate change is stymied by the US and Israel.
New PA Spin: Israel Refusing to Submit Peace Proposal
PA officials have sought to paint Israel as the villain, saying it is obstructing indirect talks - talks that don't exist!
Lieberman: Resuming Tax Transfers to PA Perpetuates Terror
The release of tax revenues to the PA "gives the murderers of Jews and Israelis luxury and respectability."
Abbas Reaffirms UN Statehood Bid: It's Our Legitimate Right
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reaffirms his bid for UN membership. "It's our legitimate right," he claims.
Second PA Minister Indicted in Corruption Probe
Ramallah's ongoing corruption probe continues to cast doubts on popular claims that the PA is 'ready for statehood.'
PA Denies Deal to Restart Tax Transfers
PA officials say reports they are willing to drop unilateral moves at the UN for the resumption of tax revenues frozen by Israel are false.
PLO Executive: Full Steam Ahead With Unilateral Track
Taysir Khalid of the PLO executive says there will be no land swaps, no conciliatory gestures, and that PA unilateralism will continue.
PA Statehood Bid Goes to the Security Council
The PA's bid for UN membership to go to Security Council, after admissions committee says there is no consensus. Move likely to fail.
PA Threatens 'Violence and Anarchy'
Officials in Ramallah say the rejection of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas' statehood bid at the UN will plunge the region into chaos.
