Palestinians Say Time Is Right for Move at UN Toward Statehood
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Palestinians have made a “final decision” to pursue the first formal step toward recognition of statehood and United Nations membership in September, the Palestinian Authority’s envoy to the world body said today.
Ambassador Riyad Mansour announced a “march to legislation” at the UN, saying his government “can’t wait any longer for the government of Israel to negotiate with us in good faith.”