Palestinian draft resolution defeated at UN Security Council

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Counsellor Israel Nitzan
30 Dec 2014
MFASummaryNewThe Palestinians have found every possible opportunity to avoid direct negotiations with Israel. I have news for the Palestinians – you cannot agitate and provoke your way to a state.

Mr. President,

The Palestinians have found every possible opportunity to avoid direct negotiations with Israel. They have engaged in a never-ending string of political games, and now they are parading into this Council with preposterous unilateral proposals. I have news for the Palestinians – you cannot agitate and provoke your way to a state. I urge the Council to stop indulging the Palestinians and put an end to their march of folly.
Thank you, Mr. President.