Israel's UN envoy: Western leaders recognizing Palestinian state to 'blow off steam' | NYGazet

Danny Danon says 'disconnected' countries want to 'show they're doing something' at next month's UN General Assembly, though move won't have any impact beyond 'hindering' hostage talks

Even before Western leaders began announcing plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was poised to be at the top of the confab’s agenda. The Gaza war could well be nea... [11709 chars]