Despite U.S. Pressure, Palestinians Still Seek A U.N. Vote On Statehood

Palestine: we want UN vote for statehood. © REUTERS/ Ammar Awad

U.S. Appeals To Palestinians To Stall U.N. Vote On Statehood -- New York Times

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has initiated a last-ditch diplomatic campaign to avert a confrontation this month over a plan by Palestinians to seek recognition as a state at the United Nations, but it may already be too late, according to senior American officials and foreign diplomats.

The administration has circulated a proposal for renewed peace talks with the Israelis in the hopes of persuading the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, to abandon the bid for recognition at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly beginning Sept. 20.

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More News On Palestinians Attempts For A UN Vote On Statehood

U.S. tries to stall Palestinian statehood bid: report -- Reuters
Palestinian effort to win nation status at UN instead of in negotiations with Israel is a mistake -- New York Daily News
Palestine: we want UN vote for statehood -- RIA Novosti
Abbas to address Palestinian people over UN bid -- Xinhuanet

My Comment: If there is a UN vote, the Palestinians will probably succeed in getting a positive result. But .... this will result in the loss of US aid, political support .... and .... heightened tensions (and violence) with Israel.