Compromise would see Mahmoud Abbas submit letter to security council, which would then defer vote until further talks
Chris McGreal in New York
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 20 September 2011
"International efforts to forestall a showdown in the UN security council over the declaration of a Palestinian state are solidifying around a plan for the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, to submit a request for recognition but for a vote on the issue to be put on hold while a new round of peace talks is launched.
The deal is being pushed by the Middle East "Quartet" of the UN, EU, US and Russia, which is attempting to persuade Abbas to back away from a diplomatic confrontation with Washington, which says it will veto the Palestinian bid.
Obama is expected to meet the Palestinian leader at the UN on Wednesday [The stooge will back down; I guarantee that!] as Abbas comes under intense pressure from the US and Europe to compromise....."
Chris McGreal in New York
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 20 September 2011
"International efforts to forestall a showdown in the UN security council over the declaration of a Palestinian state are solidifying around a plan for the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas, to submit a request for recognition but for a vote on the issue to be put on hold while a new round of peace talks is launched.
The deal is being pushed by the Middle East "Quartet" of the UN, EU, US and Russia, which is attempting to persuade Abbas to back away from a diplomatic confrontation with Washington, which says it will veto the Palestinian bid.
Obama is expected to meet the Palestinian leader at the UN on Wednesday [The stooge will back down; I guarantee that!] as Abbas comes under intense pressure from the US and Europe to compromise....."
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