(Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs) The Palestinian resolution submitted to the UN Security Council was completely one-sided and lacked the components that would advance a future agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. The resolution reduces any incentive for the Palestinians to negotiate and compromise while encouraging Palestinian rejectionism. It is part of the PA's strategy to bypass direct negotiations by forcing its positions on Israel through third-party pressure. The PA's insistence on presenting the resolution despite the lack of support shows that the Palestinians are not engaging in a measure to advance the negotiating process but in a provocation to heighten tensions.
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