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September 12, 2011

Saudis Will Break U.S. Ties Over Palestinian State

Turki al-Faisal, New York Times

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The United States must support the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations this month or risk losing the little credibility it has in the Arab world. If it does not, American influence will decline further, Israeli security will be undermined and Iran will be empowered, increasing the chances of another war in the region.

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