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Support Mounting for Upgraded UN Status for Palestinians

Palestinians hold placards of President Mahmoud Abbas during a rally in support of his efforts to secure a diplomatic upgrade at the United Nations, Ramallah, West Bank, November 25, 2012.
Palestinians hold placards of President Mahmoud Abbas during a rally in support of his efforts to secure a diplomatic upgrade at the United Nations, Ramallah, West Bank, November 25, 2012.
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by: HOCK from: Canada
November 28, 2012 9:17 PM
It is sad to see the US, Canada and another nations actively campaign to keep Palestine out of the UN - even a lowly Non-Member status.

Hamas and the current Israeli government have shown that they have one thing in common. They both want a one-state solution. The PA in seeking UN non-member status is taking the first step towards a two-state solution outlined in the Oslo Accord. Why not support them and the peace process.


by: Al from: Canada
November 28, 2012 9:14 PM
Why does Israel fear the Palestinians join the UN and the International Criminal Court unless they have something to hide??

Crimes against humanity maybe?? The Israeli politicians are afraid they will have to face prosecution.


by: Guillermo Saavedra
November 28, 2012 8:27 PM
Thanks VOA for permission to comment. All the other sites on this subject haven't had viable posts allowed, perhaps because the publishers are aware of the great many millions who endorse the right of Palestinians, like Israel, to have a sovereign homeland, free from annexation by Israeli 'Settlers', who are nothing more than annexationists and colonist in the West Bank. Thanks again!


by: charlie from: california
November 28, 2012 8:21 PM
The US talks about the "peace talks" as if the world were stupid. 20 years of talks have only been used to subsidize colonizing the territories with half a million Jews who are Israeli citizens. These colonies connected by Jewish only roads, their monopalization of the resources of the occupied territory. It's called creating Greater Israel behind phony talks. We aren't that stupid.

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