Israeli diplomats in last-ditch efforts to shore up allies for UN Jerusalem vote

Israeli diplomats at the United Nations are trying to persuade countries to vote against or abstain from an upcoming vote at the General Assembly that rejects US President Donald Trump’s recent recognition as Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

At an emergency session set to start at 5 p.m. Israel tim (10 a.m. EST), the UN General Assembly will decide on a draft resolution reaffirming that Jerusalem is an issue that must be resolved through negotiations and that any decision on its status has no legal effect and must be rescinded.

Israel’s mission to the UN is engaged in a last-ditch effort to shore up potential “no” votes, despite the likelihood of the resolution passing with an overwhelming majority.

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon told Army Radio that in addition to the US, Palau, France and Russia would likely vote no or abstain.

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