Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Palestinians Seek International Legitimacy By Joining International Organisations

The Palestinian leadership is pushing to join a variety of international bodies following its failure to get UN Security Council support for statehood.

There's mounting pressure on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, while divisions continue within the Palestinian community over its relationship with Israel.

As John Clarke reports from Washington DC, the US position remains critical:

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