The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/statehood-bid/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:42:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png statehood bid | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/statehood-bid/ 32 32 Israel blocks Palestinian bid to get observer status at UN disarmament panel https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blocks-palestinian-bid-to-get-observer-status-at-un-disarmament-panel/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:59:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2003403 'In close coordination with US,' Jerusalem thwarts Ramallah's effort to 'politicize professional UN forums'; Israeli diplomat elected vice-chair of UN Committee on NGOs

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]]> For first time since 2011, Palestine to apply for full UN membership https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-first-time-since-2011-palestine-to-apply-for-full-un-membership/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 11:17:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1987715 Though bid is doomed to fail due to expected US veto, Israeli envoy attacks Ramallah for 'destructive policies that have encouraged recent terror ‎attacks'

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]]> In first, ‘Palestine’ to head bloc of 134 nations at UN https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-palestinians-to-head-bloc-of-134-nations-at-un/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:47:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1896057 Palestinians to preside over the Group of 77, largest's coalition of developing nations; Israeli envoy laments it will become 'a platform for spreading lies and incitement'

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]]> Israel wants US to shut Palestinians’ DC office — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wants-us-to-shut-palestinians-dc-office-report/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:34:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1702139 Reported move seen as retaliation for Ramallah's Interpol membership and ongoing efforts to prosecute Israelis at the ICC

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]]> So what if Paris recognizes a Palestinian state? https://www.timesofisrael.com/so-what-if-paris-recognizes-a-palestinian-state/ Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:34:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1331004 France would be neither the first European state nor the first permanent UN Security Council member to do so. Does that mean Israel can ignore Fabius's ultimatum?

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]]> Obama ‘refused to oppose Palestinian UN statehood bid’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-refused-to-oppose-palestinian-un-statehood-bid/ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:42:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1258986 In latest sign of Washington-Jerusalem rift, White House said to have declined repeated request to come out publicly against unilateral PA move

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]]> Scottish parliament discusses recognition of Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/scottish-parliament-discusses-recognition-of-palestinian-state/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:43:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1171020 Foreign Ministry slams the debate -- held on the eve of Israel's Memorial Day -- as 'shameful' and 'pointless'

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]]> Rivlin calls on Abbas to renew peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-calls-on-abbas-to-renew-peace-talks/ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 18:54:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1123857 President urges Palestinian counterpart to meet in Jerusalem and call off ICC suit, UN statehood bid

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]]> Mideast quartet to meet after failed PA statehood bid https://www.timesofisrael.com/mideast-quartet-to-meet-after-failed-pa-statehood-bid/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:43:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1122731 US, UN, EU and Russia will discuss options for reviving peace process; Arab states decide to push new UN resolution

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]]> Swedish foreign minister cancels trip to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/swedish-foreign-minister-cancels-trip-to-israel/ Wed, 07 Jan 2015 10:55:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1117344 Margot Wallström indefinitely postpones Jerusalem visit after diplomatic snub by Liberman over Palestine recognition

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]]> Hamas ‘totally opposed’ to Abbas plan for new UN bid https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-totally-opposed-to-abbas-plan-for-new-un-bid/ Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:06:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1116419 Spokesman says resubmission would be 'political foolishness' and 'plays a dangerous game with the destiny of our nation'

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]]> Hamas blasts Abbas over unsuccessful UN bid https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-blasts-abbas-over-unsuccessful-un-bid/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 13:15:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1114308 Gaza spokesman calls statehood attempt by the Palestinian Authority president a 'new failure'

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]]> A stinging defeat for Abbas, but no great victory for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-stinging-defeat-for-abbas-but-no-great-victory-for-israel/ Wed, 31 Dec 2014 02:37:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1114126 Netanyahu persuaded Nigeria to abstain as UN Security Council rejected Palestinian statehood, but could only muster US and Australian opposition, and the French let Israel down

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]]> Arabs discuss United Nations Palestine resolution https://www.timesofisrael.com/arabs-discuss-united-nations-palestine-resolution/ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:03:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1113402 Netanyahu slams PA over statehood bid, calls for 'responsible' countries to oppose upcoming Security Council vote

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]]> Palestinian statehood vote likely pushed to 2015, FM says https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-statehood-vote-likely-pushed-to-2015-fm-says/ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:18:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1113095 Riyad al-Maliki acknowledges 'contradictory' Palestinian statements, says UN bureaucracy may take time

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