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November 9, 2012

Palestinians Advance Draft U.N. Resolution for Non-Member Status 
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One of the first tests of Obama's post-election Middle East policy will
come this month as the Palestinian Authority seeks non-member status at
the United Nations, which the United States forcefully opposed last
year. The move would grant Palestinians recognition at bodies like the
International Criminal Court, where they could potentially bring cases
against Israel. If approved, the move could trigger a U.S. law that
would force the defunding of the PA and even the entire United Nations.
On Thursday, the PA went ahead with its effort, circulating a draft
resolution for recognition to U.N. members.

 

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