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The United States would "seriously consider abstaining" should the United Nations Security Council pass a resolution condemning Israel's housing construction in East Jerusalem, the BBC reported on Sunday.
That message was passed during a meeting between a senior U.S. official and Qatari Foreign Minister Hamad Bin Jasim Al Thani, a diplomatic source told the BBC.
Originally posted by Mdv2
I have mixed feelings when reading this. On one hand, it is very good news that the US seems to move away from allowing Israel to behave lawlessly, but on the other hand I reckon that Netanyahu is a huge threat to the security of the Israeli state.
This madman has obviously overplayed his hand and he's working hard to damage the strong bond with its closest ally.
Probably, the Pentagon has become politically involved too and is pressuring the White House as well to move into a different direction.
i would pay to see this
then again at the last minute Britain would come in and say the resolution is to anti semetic and Pow Veto
Originally posted by illusive man
reply to post by Mdv2
i would pay to see this
then again at the last minute Britain would come in and say the resolution is to anti semetic and Pow Veto
Originally posted by kdial1
Originally posted by illusive man
reply to post by Mdv2
i would pay to see this
then again at the last minute Britain would come in and say the resolution is to anti semetic and Pow Veto
Umm I would recommend you read up on history.
Start with this:
British Mandate of Palestine
Then ask yourself why there is a "loose" Immigration policy in the UK for Palestinians. The same goes with Israel and the USA.
-Kdial1
Originally posted by Hanko
I doubt this, the Israelis have infiltrated all of the US Gov.
Secondly I think we all do wish that the gods chosen people finally get what is coming.
I do understand these views will not be popular here with half of ADL as members, but hey that is life , right?
Originally posted by thoughtsfull
Personally I am very doubtfull the US will abstain.. however my concerns if the US does abstain is that it will give those voices in Israel the opportunity to drive for the action they are seeking on certain issues, such as Iran.
FEARS have grown in Israel that the United States is considering removing its UN Security Council veto to any resolutions critical of the country's handling of the housing issue in East Jerusalem.
Israel's "forum of seven" ministers, an inner cabinet chosen by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled to meet for the third time in five days tomorrow to try to reach a compromise on Washington's demands for restarting talks with the Palestinians.
The talks are supposed to culminate in the release of a joint document of understanding that will be given to President Barack Obama. The document is supposed to include goodwill gestures towards the Palestinians.
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Israeli officials have been unable to obtain an official response from the White House to the BBC report, but an aide to Mr Netanyahu said last night the report was exaggerated.
"No such decision has been taken by the United States, the aide said. ''The Security Council is not even considering any resolutions against Israel to do with East Jerusalem.''
But another government official quoted in the daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth did not rule out such a possibility, and said the threat was constantly being raised behind the scenes. In a conference call on Sunday, that included all Israel's ambassadors abroad, serious concerns were raised that further weakening of Israel's standing will be expressed in condemnation resolutions the European Union is considering.
Originally posted by illusive man
then again at the last minute Britain would come in and say the resolution is to anti semetic and Pow Veto
Originally posted by neformore
After Mossad used fake British passports to murder someone and an Israeli "diplomat" was expelled from the country last week?
Nope...don't think so.....