Some in the Israeli leadership have threatened to respond harshly to the Palestinian bid to the United Nations, which Israel views as unilateral action that sidesteps direct negotiations. Even though Israel strongly disagrees with the Palestinian bid it should constructively engage Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, especially in light of his repeated public affirmation of the basic principles of peace with Israel.
Middle East & North Africa
The Middle East crisis and the threat of Hezbollah-Israel escalation: A conversation with Amos Hochstein
Commentary
The Palestinian’s United Nations Bid
November 27, 2012