Palestinian Statehood Bid

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.'

Arab League to Hold 'Extraordinary Meeting' on Israel Tensions

Arab League to discuss violence in Jerusalem, Palestinian Authority bid for membership in UN agencies, in the presence of PA's Abbas.

Israel Fears EU Parliament Will Recognize 'Palestine'

EU Parliament to vote Thursday to recognize Palestinian state. Israeli ambassador warns if yes, Israel will view EU vote as anti-Israeli.

Fatah: We Will Turn to UN by November 29

Despite pressure from the US, Fatah officials claim they will approach the UN about recognition of a Palestinian state by end of this week.

ADL Denounces Spanish Parliament Vote as 'Insulting'

ADL condemns Spanish parliament vote to urging government to recognize state of Palestine. Calls vote 'an insult' on 'day of mourning.'

Israel Denounces Spanish Parliament Recognition of 'Palestine'

Foreign ministry says provocative move - which came just hours after synagogue attack - makes peace less, not more likely.

Spain to Vote on 'Palestinian State' Tuesday

Parliamentary sources to lobby for 'State of Palestine' following Swedish declaration, sources say.

Sweden Says No Plans to Open Ramallah Embassy

Despite recognizing 'state of Palestine,' Swedish foreign minister says her country will continue to liaise with PA via Jerusalem consulate.

Sweden Officially Recognizes 'State of Palestine'

Stockholm insists Hamas-PA gov't 'fulfills criteria for international law' in declaration - despite Hamas blacklist as a terror group.

At Knesset Opening Session, Netanyahu Draws Israel's Red Lines

PM vows that Israel will not yield on 3 issues: Jerusalem, Temple Mount, and a Palestinian state without 'mutual recognition.'

Steinitz: British Vote for 'Palestine' Encourages Terrorism

Steinitz blasts UK for voting for 'Palestine,' saying vote marks apathy toward Israeli lives - and warns that an Iran deal is a 'mistake.'

UN Head Says Israel, Palestinians Must End 'Unilateral Actions'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says 'tough compromises' need to be made, insists 'two-state solution' the only way forward.

PA to Submit UN Resolution on Israeli Withdrawal by End of Month

PLO secretary general Yasser Abed Rabbo says PA will push ahead with unilateral moves despite US threats to cut aid.

French MP: Palestinian Recognition a Slippery Slope

French MP Meir Habib blasts 'weakness' of EU against Islamism, warns unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' gives victory to Islamism.

Golders Green MP Resigns Gov't Role Over UK 'Palestine' Vote

MP Mike Freer says he has no regrets over quitting, warns resolution harms 'two-state solution' on the grand scale.

British MPs 'Afraid of Conflict' Abstained from UK Vote

Did fear of confrontation lead to the UK recognition of 'Palestine'? One source says yes - and fears for London's future.

FM: Israel-Palestinian Issue a Conduit for Western Frustration

Liberman fires at international community for trying to solve their problems via a 'magic solution' to the Middle East.

Swedish Recognition of 'Palestine' - A Sign of Things to Come?

European policy expert says Swedish recognition of 'Palestinian statehood' offers a glimpse into the PA's 'political war' against Israel.

Sweden Recognizes 'Palestine' as a State

Left-wing Social Democrat party announces its recognition of a 'Palestinian state' on Yom Kippur.

Minister Calls to End Talks Until UN Bids Pulled

Housing Minister Uri Ariel declares talks should end until the move retracted, slams Livni for blaming others over failure.

Upping the Ante

Netanyahu: Israel Will Respond to PA with 'Unilateral Moves'

Prime Minister warns PA that their torpedoing talks will not go unanswered.

Minister Claims PA 'Uninterested' in Palestinian State

Uri Orbach calls out Ramallah for playing the victim in talks, calls Israel 'an island of realism in an ocean of obsessives.'

Abbas Refused to Withdraw PA Applications to UN

Senior PA official claims Kerry asked the PA Chairman to withdraw the bid, prevent 'a provocation against Israel.' Abbas refused.

Arab League Calls Urgent Meeting Over Failing Israel-PA Talks

Mahmoud Abbas reportedly requests meeting to 'examine developments' in talks, bid for statehood.

ZOA Head Klein: Talk with PA will Fail

Morton A. Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America, says Jewish groups are wrong to say 'settlements' are the problem.

New and Improved: Katyusha Rocket Threat Graphic

Popular visual simulation showing PA state menace features topographic overlay, water info; now for all browsers.

Netanyahu Stands behind "Palestinian State" Vision

Channel 2 says Prime Minister affirmed he still believes in the solution he outlined in Bar Ilan speech.

Arab League Pins Hopes on Obama's Second Term

Arab League asks U.S. to be "proactive on peace."