Germany will not back Palestinian UN bid, UK sets conditions

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Germany said Wednesday that it will not back an upgraded diplomatic status for the Palestinians at the UN, while Britain said conditions must first be met. Despite this, the Palestinians bid is likely to earn approval at the vote on Thursday.

More European states joined France on Wednesday in backing a Palestinian bid for limited statehood, but Britain held back, saying it wanted an assurance that the Palestinians would not pursue Israel through the International Criminal Court.

Germany said it was opposing the diplomatic upgrade for the Palestinians at the United Nations, joining Israel and the United States which say the only genuine route to statehood is via a peace agreement made in direct talks with Israel.

Semi-statehood could allow Palestinian territories to access the court and other international bodies …. http://www.france24.com

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