The day of truth dawns for the Palestinians
“The Palestinian bid for longed-for
although indirect recognition as a state is expected to pass easily when
presented to the 193-nation General Assembly in New York on Thursday.
There are dissenters, though; a handful of states, including Israel and the US, are expected to vote against.
There are dissenters, though; a handful of states, including Israel and the US, are expected to vote against.
US diplomats have made a last-ditch
attempt to persuade Mahmoud Abbas to opt for dialogue with Israel.
A few European member states have
voiced doubts but, despite their objections, almost half of the 27 have pledged
their support. There is also strong backing from the developing world.”
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