22.07.2011                      20.Tammus, 5771

Politik:

Abbas: UN approval will allow us to treat Israel as equals

PA president says once Palestinians gain membership in UN, "we will surely resume peace talks with Israel"; Abbas adviser: If PA wins two-thirds support at UN, 'Palestine' could have status like Vatican.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday the Palestinians were seeking membership in the United Nations so they could enter negotiations with Israel as equal partners.
Abbas said during a visit to Barcelona, Spain, that once the Palestinians gain membership in the UN, they would return to the negotiating table with Israel….