Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fully expects a United States veto to prevent the Palestinians from gaining full United Nations membership through the UN Security Council. At the same time, the Israeli leader also feels there is potential for renewed…
With the Palestinians potentially going to the United Nations to seek recognition and a UN status upgrade as soon as next week, the Israelis are very busy diplomatically both at home and abroad. Prime Minister’s Office spokesman Mark Regev told…
Despite some increased transparency on the part of the Iranians, the head of the United Nation’s nuclear watchdog agency said on Monday they are “increasingly concerned” about possible secret Iranian nuclear-related activities with military links. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
After months of vague expressions of opposition, the United States officially confirmed on Thursday that they will veto a Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations Security Council should such a bid be made. Speaking with reporters, State Department spokesperson…
Turkey’s highly-publicized and dramatic downgrade in ties with Israel has targeted diplomacy and military ties, as well as making legal threats. Now the specter of damage to the nations’ economic links has been raised as well, although it appears things…
In an effort to stave off a Palestinian bid at the United Nations, the United States is currently working with the Mideast Quartet—the US, the European Union, the UN and Russia—to develop a new substantial proposal for re-launching Middle East…