Will The Palestinians Declare Independence, And Will Other Countries Support It Including The U.S.

Netanyahu will widely be seen as having been spurned if he does not meet Obama. Photo AFP

Israel PM Heads To U.S. Under Threat Of Palestinian Statehood Declaration -- Haaretz

Concerns are growing in Israel's government over the possibility of a unilateral Palestinian declaration of independence within the 1967 borders, a move which could potentially be recognized by the United Nations Security Council.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently asked the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to veto any such proposal, after reports reached Jerusalem of support for such a declaration from major European Union countries, and apparently also certain U.S. officials.

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Update: Netanyahu heads to US hoping for Obama meet -- AFP

My Comment: After almost 60 years of close relations, it appears that the U.S. - Israeli relationship is about to change. The tacit support for Palestinian independence from the U.S. is what is going to change this .... and PM Netanyahu knows this.