82838359 Israeli foreign minister warned of the consequences of recognition of Palestine
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned that the possible recognition by the United Nations of a Palestinian state will have a "serious consequences, " says September 25 "Ha'aretz " referring to an interview with Minister of Israel radio. "Any unilateral action will inevitably cause a backlash, " – he said. According to Lieberman, Israel will act, regardless of which entity recognize a Palestinian state – the Security Council UN or the General Assembly. He also reiterated the Israeli position on this issue: understanding the international recognition of Palestinian state can only be achieved in the negotiations with Israel. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has submitted to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, a formal request for recognition of a Palestinian state on 1967 borders on September 23 UN General Assembly session in New York. According to Reuters, an application for recognition of Palestine, Abbas will discuss the UN on September 26. Speaking to reporters on September 24, Abbas expressed hope that in consideration of the application will take no more than a few weeks. However, even if the Security Council will vote on it positively to the resolution to veto the U.S., which had previously promised to do so, citing its intention to protect the interests of Israel. Representatives of the Palestinian Authority has previously stated that in case of failure in the Security Council appealed to the General Assembly. If the UN Security Council resolution could be vetoed, then the approval status of Palestine by the General Assembly by a simple majority of votes. The desire to achieve recognition of a Palestinian state led to new calls by the UN to resume negotiations with Israel, Palestine. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in particular, called for Abbas to start negotiations without delay. Also, a proposal was made to resume the talks on the Middle East Quartet, comprising Russia, U.S., EU and UN. According to The Jerusalem Post, offers the quartet until Abbas discuss refused, saying that he needed to consult with the political leadership in Ramallah. As for Netanyahu, his Abbas has called the most difficult partner for negotiations, adding that it was easier to work with Israeli politicians, as Tzipi Livni Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert and Shimon Peres.
