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.
PA chief negotiator says the Security Council would vote on unilateral resolution later Friday or on Monday at the latest.
Russia says it intends to support the draft resolution which would set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
Hamas says the resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal "doesn't represent [the] consensus of the Palestinian people."
Chief PA negotiator claims the Security Council will vote on the PA's unilateral resolution before the end of 2014.
Marwan Barghouti, who is in jail serving five life sentences, says PA's UN resolution must focus on "settlements" and "right of return".
Diplomatic sources say that the PA, understanding that there's little support for its resolution, will work to change the text.
Abbas suggests that UN resolution is meant to force Israel to concede territory and then force millions of "Palestinian refugees" on it.
Updated PA resolution to the Security Council sets 12-month deadline for talks, calls for Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria by 2017.
PA submits draft resolution to force an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, but says there could still be negotiations on the text.
MK Danny Danon says that Israel will respond to any unilateral move by the PA with a unilateral move of its own.
PA announces the draft resolution that would set a deadline for Israel to “end its occupation” will be submitted on Wednesday.
Portugal's parliament adopts a resolution calling on the government to recognize "Palestine", following a number of similar votes in Europe.
Irish lawmakers pass a non-binding motion urging their government to recognize “Palestine” as a state.
PA chief negotiator says that in the upcoming elections, Israelis will choose between being a "peace partner" and an "occupier".
Irish government expected to accept a motion proposed by the opposition calling on parliament to recognize “Palestine” as a state.
In an interview with an Egyptian newspaper, PA Chairman reiterates his support for "the right of return", rejects recognition of Israel.
Belgian legislators are working on a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state, following suit with several other European countries.
PA's UN envoy says a draft resolution to revive peace talks will be presented to the UN Security Council by the middle of the month.
In a meeting of Arab foreign ministers, Abbas again rejects recognition of Israel, says he will join international conventions and treaties.
Former French president urges members of his party to vote against resolution calling for the recognition of “the state of Palestine”.
EU parliament vote to recognize “Palestine” as a state postponed due to differences on wording, says Fatah's Nabil Shaath.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, hits out at European governments over their unilateral recognition of "Palestine".
Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel and PA to resume peace talks, predicts the “momentum” of countries recognizing “Palestine” will grow.
PA foreign minister announces another delay of proposal to force Israeli withdrawals, citing need to lobby and UN priority on Iran talks.
Statement on sending troops to Palestinian state meant "to encourage Israel to move towards the two-state solution", says Sisi.
PA Chairman slams Israel's policies and reiterates his intent to go to the UN, but also declares he's against terrorist attacks.
Officials in the Foreign Ministry say that Spain's recognition of "Palestine" will achieve the opposite of a return to peace talks.
Spain's lawmakers approve a non-binding resolution calling on the government to recognize a Palestinian state.
Sources tell London-based newspaper that Kerry has threatened PA with financial and political sanctions.
Spain's parliament will vote next week on a non-binding resolution to recognize a Palestinian state.
PA official threatens to sue Israelis who "committed crimes against Palestinians" if resolution to "end the occupation" fails to pass.
PA Chairman announces resolution calling on Israel to "end the occupation" will be submitted this month.
State Department spokeswoman says PA's resolution to "end the occupation" attempts to "prejudge the outcome of final status negotiations."
Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition.
Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz denounces Sweden's recognition of the "state of Palestine."
Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, responds to Israeli counterpart's criticism over decision to recognize "Palestine".
Ireland's upper house of parliament passes a motion calling on the government to recognize “the state of Palestine”.
PA chief negotiator threatens to apply for membership to 522 international organizations and statutes.
Britain's leading pro-Israel group tells Arutz Sheva Israeli gov't urged them not to lobby MPs - smart move or PR blunder?
Israeli Embassy in London responds to British parliament’s passing of a motion to recognize “the state of Palestine”.
Justice Minister tells UN chief that backing PA's moves at the UN sends a message that negotiations can be bypassed.
PA Chairman says he plans to move ahead with his latest unilateral UN move and if all else fails, he will hand the keys to Netanyahu.
British lawmakers vote overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding motion recognizing the "state of Palestine".
Russia announces it will back PA head's plan to ask the United Nations to impose a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
British lawmakers to hold a symbolic parliamentary vote on whether the government should recognize “Palestine” as a state.
PLO official Ashrawi criticizes Israel and U.S. over their reaction to Sweden's decision to recognize “the state of Palestine”.
PM Netanyahu responds to Sweden's announcement it would recognize "Palestine", says unilateral moves will not bring peace.
PA's UN ambassador: We will join the ICC if the Security Council refuses to set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
Draft resolution to be submitted by Palestinian Authority calls on the Security Council to "ends the Israeli occupation without delay".
PA Chairman's spokesman responds to Netanyahu's speech at the UN, says PA wants a state in accordance with UN resolutions.
Fatah leader Nabil Shaath says PA Chairman will wage a "political war" against Israel if his latest UN move is rejected.
Arab foreign ministers say they will back PA Chairman's plan to have the UN set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
MK Ofer Shelah responds to threat to set a "deadline" for an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria, says it can't be done by force.
State Department says Abbas's plan to go to international organizations will "badly damage the atmosphere".
"No one will threaten us," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis after PA reveals plan to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.
PA head plans to ask the UN to set a deadline for Israel to withdraw to pre-1967 borders.
UN announces that PA has become a formal party to five global treaties, hails move as "a significant step" for "Palestine".
PLO central council backs Mahmoud Abbas's plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter expresses support for PA's move to seek membership in international organizations.
Israel’s UN envoy mocks PA's bid to join international conventions, says it violates most of them.