Marco Rubio will meet, among others with the prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, who is considering taking over a part of the disputed territory. According to Israeli officials, on whom Axios, Netanyahu, makes the decision to be annexed to the support of US President Donald Trump. The visit of Rubia to Israel is to be an opportunity for the prime minister to evaluate the position of American administration in this matter.
Most countries of the world recognize the Western shore as a territory occupied by Israel and perceives any movement towards its annexation as illegal. The United Arab Emirates warned that such a step could weaken relations with Israel, including a peace treaty and Abraham agreements. The normalization of Israel's relations with the Arab countries was considered one of the diplomatic successes of the Trump administration.
Uncertainty about the United States position in this matter causes tension in Washington. Trump's administration is afraid that the planned annexation could threaten the current achievements in relations in the Middle East. A representative of the White House, in an interview with Axios, avoided taking a clear position.
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New York declaration and the UN peak
On Friday, the UN General Assembly adopted the “New York Declaration”, which assumes a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Document, developed by France and Saudi Arabia, He postulates the creation of an independent Palestine next to Israel. 142 countries voted in favor of adopting this declaration, including most European Union countries. Opposes against, among others USA and Israel, and 12 countries abstained.
The declaration is the base for the summit, which will take place on September 22 at the UN headquarters in New York. France announced the formal recognition of Palestine's statehood, like other Western countries, including Great Britain, Canada and Australia.
When asked about the US reaction to Israeli demands, Rubio stated before departure to Israel that the American response would be presented in the international community in the near future. Perhaps in the coming week.
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