Palestinians See UN Gambit as Step Toward Reconciliation
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Media Line
by Diana Atallah - November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

[Ramallah] – Palestinians took to the streets of Ramallah on Thursday night and into the early hours of Friday morning to celebrate the UN General Assembly vote bestowing non-member status to “Palestine.” Celebrants expressed hope that their newfound recognition at the United Nations is a step closer to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and many expressed belief that this diplomatic success was empowered by the recent military confrontation in the Gaza

»

No 'victory' at UN unless Palestinian unity is the result
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The National
by Hussein Ibish - (Opinion) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas significantly recontextualised the request by the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) for an upgrade from the United Nations General Assembly to "non-member observer state" status. How all parties react to the upgrade will have a significant effect on the balance of power within Palestinian society, and strongly influence future regional developments.

»

A big thanks to Lieberman
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Haaretz
by Avi Issacharoff - (Opinion) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will certainly never admit it, but he owes a huge thank you to the Israeli government, especially Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman. Only a few days ago, it seemed Abbas might disappear from the Palestinian and international consciousness due to Hamas' achievements during Israel's Operation Pillar of Defense.

»

Full text: Abbas speech to UN General Assembly
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Ma'an News Agency
by Mahmoud Abbas - (Transcript) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

Mr. President of the General Assembly,

»

Hamas says Gaza conflict, U.N. recognition go together
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Reuters
by Samia Nakhoul - (Interview) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

DOHA, Qatar Nov 30 (Reuters) - Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said the de facto recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state won by his rival Mahmoud Abbas should be seen alongside Gaza's latest conflict with Israel as a single, bold strategy that could empower all Palestinians.

»

At last
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Daily Star
(Editorial) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

The Palestinian bid for state recognition at the United Nations

»

Like it or not, the state of Palestine is semi-officially on the map
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Times of Israel
by Raphael Ahren - (Opinion) November 30, 2012 - 1:00am

On Thursday night, the world made much more than just a symbolic gesture.

»

Palestinians certain to win recognition as a state
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Associated Press
by Edith M. Lederer - November 29, 2012 - 1:00am

UNITED NATIONS —The Palestinians are certain to win U.N. recognition as a state Thursday but success could exact a high price: Israel and the United States warn it could delay hopes of achieving an independent Palestinian state through peace talks with Israel. The United States, Israel's closest ally, mounted an aggressive campaign to head off the General Assembly vote. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly declared Thursday that the Palestinians would have to back down from long-held positions if they ever hope to gain independence.

»

U.N. Assembly, in Blow to U.S., Elevates Status of Palestine
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Ethan Bronner - November 29, 2012 - 1:00am

UNITED NATIONS — More than 130 countries voted on Thursday to upgrade Palestine

»

After Vote, Palestinians and Israel Search for the Next Step
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The New York Times
by Isabel Kershner - November 29, 2012 - 1:00am

JERUSALEM — Saeb Erekat, a senior Palestinian official, recently said that the day after Palestine gained recognition as a n

»


American Task Force on Palestine - 1634 Eye St. NW, Suite 725, Washington DC 20006 - Telephone: 202-262-0017