After failing to head off a vote in the United Nations on Thursday that would upgrade the Palestinian Authority’s status, the United States and Israel are looking ahead to how they can contain the damage from the approval.
U.s. And Israel Look To Limit Impact Of U.n. Vote On Palestinian Authority
By MICHAEL R. GORDON and MARK LANDLER, New York Times
Thu, 11/29/2012 - 8:53am
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