Palestinians to turn to Security Council this week

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ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tue, 2011-01-18 00:00

Saeb Erekat says the request is likely to be submitted by Wednesday. On that day, the Security Council holds its monthly meeting on Mideast issues.
Erekat says the Palestinians will hold more consultations at the United Nations later Monday, and hope to win the support of 14 of the council’s 15 members.
Erekat says US officials urged the Palestinians not to go to the Security Council over settlements. He says he does not know whether the US will veto the settlement resolution. He urged the Obama administration not to do so.
US-brokered peace talks have collapsed over the settlements issue.

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