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September 4, 2011

U.S. Attempts to Stall Palestinian Statehood Vote

Myers & Landler, New York Times

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The Obama administration has initiated a last-ditch diplomatic campaign to avert a confrontation this month over a plan by Palestinians to seek recognition as a state at the United Nations, but it may already be too late, according to senior American officials and foreign diplomats.

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TAGGED: Palestine, Israel, United States

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