Israel

Israel stubborn about Palestinian statehood

Palestine is applying for its statehood with the United Nations though is met with many obstacles. Israel does not want to give up the Gaza strip and is fighting for the territory. Obama has already vocally rejected the statehood of Palestine which means that America will veto the bid during the vote in the Security Council. The only chance it has is to get a 2/3rds vote in general UN committee.

The Gaza strip contains a vast amount of oil which can easily support Palestine if it becomes a state. This money, and eventual trade, is seen as a great opportunity for Israel. This is one reason they do not want to give the territory up. Though tensions have been high between the two over the years, Isreal wants to keep a central focus over its state so as to easily provide stability for opportunities and prosperity. Only through this do they feel comes a peaceful security.

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http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=239129

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14981633

September 23, 2011 at 01:19 am