Palestinians Will Seek UN Membership on Sept. 23

The Palestinians will submit their request for full statehood membership at the United Nations on September 23, according to Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki. The vote will be put to the UN Security Council and subject to US veto. Palestinian President...

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Hamas: Gaza Militants Agree to Ceasefire

Gaza militants agreed to a ceasefire with Israel, a Hamas official said Sunday, three days of violence from all sides. The Hamas official said militants in Gaza have agreed the truce would go into effect Sunday evening, in accordance with the deal brokered by Egypt....

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Abbas Ready to Accept US Statehood Veto

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday that he is prepared to accept the Obama administration's expected veto of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next month, saying he will “continue to cooperate with the Americans” even if that happens....

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