The Palestinians plan to try to bring the issue of Israeli settlements before the UN Security Council [REUTERS]U.S. Struggles to Restore Middle East Talks -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — With tensions between the United States and Israel flaring again over Jewish settlements, the Obama administration and its allies worked feverishly on multiple fronts Wednesday to put Middle East peace talks back on track.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reiterated President Obama’s criticism of Israel’s new housing plans in East Jerusalem, calling them “counterproductive” to the peace process. But she discouraged the Palestinian Authority from unilaterally declaring an independent state, an action that Palestinian officials have threatened to take in recent weeks as the talks have remained paralyzed.
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Israeli PM announces more building in East Jerusalem. Obama notes this not helpful. Bibi retorts that Jerusalem is not a settlement. Obama oks financial aid to Palestinians in turn.
Timing on Bibi's part is very questionable but as some noted, predictable given GOP gains in Congress.
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