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Palestinians at the UN, Again
(New York Times) Editorial - Last year, the Palestinian Authority toyed with submitting an application for full UN membership, but backed off in the face of overwhelming opposition from the U.S. and Israel. Now the Palestinians plan to seek admission as a "nonmember" observer state in the General Assembly. It is not a move that will do anyone any good. It will not change facts on the ground, and it will come at a cost. Israel and the U.S. say unilateral moves like these by the Palestinians violate the 1993 Oslo accords. And it is clear that a negotiated deal is the only way to ensure the creation of a viable Palestinian state and guarantee Israel's security.