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Palestinian President to Continue Pursuing Statehood Despite Personal Call From Obama Sunday

Nov. 11, 2012 11:20pm Erica Ritz

Palestinians to Continue U.N. Statehood Bid Despite Personal Call From Obama

US President Barack Obama meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas September 21, 2011 during a bilateral meeting at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

(TheBlaze/AP) — A spokesman for the Palestinian president says the Palestinians will proceed with asking the U.N. General Assembly to recognize a Palestinian state, despite a personal call from President Barack Obama to abandon the bid.

Nabil Abu Rdeneh said President Mahmoud Abbas had a “long telephone conversation” with Obama on Sunday evening.

He related that Obama expressed his “opposition” to the move, but Abbas defiantly replied that he would carry on.

In Washington, the White House press office said that Obama “reiterated the United States’ opposition to unilateral efforts at the United Nations.”

In this Sept. 1, 2010 file photo, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are seated together as they listen to U.S President Barack Obama, not seen, in the East Room of the White House in Washington on the resumption of direct peace talks. (Photo: AP)

However, Obama also reportedly “reaffirmed his commitment to Middle East peace and his strong support for direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians” for a peace accord, the White House said.

Obama also said he hopes to “continue cooperating closely in the future” with Abbas, according to the Agence France-Presse.

The U.S. and Israel have opposed upgrading the Palestinian status at the world body to nonmember observer state, saying a Palestinian state can be established only through negotiations.

Talks broke down four years ago over the issue of Israeli settlement construction in lands the Palestinians claim for a state, and have yet to show marked improvement.

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carbonfootprint
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:44pm
Veto Palestine’s application to become a member of the United Nations.

http://wh.gov/9Ayc

Pro-Palestine already has over 6000. I just put this up. Tell everyone you know that’s for the right cause. The petition will not be visible on the sight until we can get 150 signatures. Let’s show Obama the folks are watching him.

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zoro51
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:20am
ALL OF THE LAND OF ISREAL WAS GIVEN TO ISAAC NOT ISHMEAL ITS NEVER GONNA BE PALESTINAN STAE WHAT SO EVER.. DAMN MURDERING MUSLUM TOWELS YOU SHALL NEVER HAVE IT EVER.. NOW MOVE AWAY YOU ARE NOT WANTED ANYWHERE…. TAKE YOUR MURDERIOUS HATE FILLED MAN MADE CULT WIHT YOUR STONE IDOL ALLAH N LEAVE ISREAL see to it you are OUT by december 25th 2012… THAT will be the ONLY way seek a place in LEBANON. but ISREAL IS FOR EVER palestine WAS NEVER..

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Gonzo
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:55am
Yes Barry, your weakness has rendered the office of POTUS completely impotent.

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SamIamTwo
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:03am
AND the first personal call was to RUSSIA, no doubt!

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Moozmom
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:54am
When Bush, Sr. promoted a Palestinian nation, within 24 hours his home on the East coast was destroyed by the “perfect storm”. Think about it. Israel is never to be divided and to promote the idea courts certain destruction-it has always been the case. God hits the “smite” key on his computer.

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- kickagrandma
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 7:00am
  Like your comment– “smite key”, indeed.
  
  PRAYING FOR AMERICA.
  PRAYING FOR GOD’S WILL.
  PRAYING FOR REALITY CHECK FOR THE left.
  
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- Vickie Dhaene
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 11:04am
  In the War of GOOD & EVIL we know who wins.
  
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AJAYW
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 4:57am
obma is such a leader

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Individualism
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 4:46am
the elites don’t want peace there otherwise what other justifications could they use for war to make money for defense contractors, corporations and bankers. there is not any that involves christian interest.

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- NeilChapin
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:46am
  If the Palestinians put down their weapons there would be peace. If the Israelies put down their weapons, they would be wiped out. Israel has proven over and over that all they want is peace. Read fresh political commentary at: http://smallcraftadvisorychronicles.blogspot.com/
  
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- Individualism
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 5:59am
  there is money and corruption in both goverments, if the Israelis wanted to wipe out the palestinians they could but if peace was the goal there would not be demolition of homes, its goverment corruption to keep tensions up to keep a purpose for endless war. palestinians if they wanted could be more brutal and killing and if corrupt gov’t wanted peace it could and would not launch attacks and make moves to make otherside mad. but some big folks are bribing both of these goverments to do things to stir tensions to keep their cash pile coming in. I am sure it could even be the same people behind the overthrows of the middle eastern goverments right now.
  
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- johnpaulkuchtajr
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:48am
  Too bad that our Sewer Rat-in-Chief will take time to place a call to the Palestinians; but, Obama seemed to be too busy to speak to the patriots holding off the sub-humans at the CIA compound in Benghazi.
  
  How disgusting was it for Obama to mouth the words “We take care of our own” at the Veterans Memorial? How many vets wanted to walk up to him and bitch slap him?
  
  In case you folks weren’t watching, some major flaws in the military’s reaction were apparent during the Benghazi treason. Can patriots depend on our military to uphold our traditions and values? Perhaps they will until their slot on the promotion list is endangered; but, the only man who did the honorable thing was General Ham, former boss at AFRICOM. He sent the drone to fly over Benghazi, was later arrested by his #2 and advised that he was no longer in command of AFRICOM.
  
  What’s the name of the #2 who approached Ham with a drawn pistol?
  
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Delores at CH WV
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:01am
We know there will never be any True Peace in the middle east. Empty words. Games.

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Marnin
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:52am
as much as i hate people dying, it is time for israel to say screw you, not only to their neighbors, but to us. Obama has no interest in helping israel, and they are on their own. They should just say scrwe you and blow the hell out of those around them and say you are not right in doing what you are want to do

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- AbrahamsSheepdog
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 8:53am
  Friends close. Enemies next door. Walk softly with a Big stick. We gotcha in prayer and our hearts. You are the worlds hope. And you are on the good guys side. A few good guys left. Not many at All.
  
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DEFCON4
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:31am
Hey , Over, 150 rockets of all “Kinds” were fired into the southern Israel, yesterday and
continued, today. The town of Sderot, is referred to as ‘Trauma-Town’. Israeli’s weddings
are “heading to” Bomb Shelters!!!!
Mr.Obama,The (P.A.), palestinian-authority, “runs the Gaza-strip,”
now…hint..,*cough*” heez-bullah”

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pepsicolakid
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:30am
Yep Im sure a call from dear leader really is helpful. The man can talk for thirty minutes and not say a damn thing. We are screwed.

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- loriann12
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 6:28am
  Now that America is perceived as weak, as in can’t even protect our own Ambassador, why would they listen to us? We need peace through strength. Time to bring that 80′s foreign policy back. Obama is truly living in a utopian fantasy island.
  
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AbrahamsSheepdog
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:03am
Our world leaders sure have each other on speedial. Why the perception cause they are lying it just smells alittle. Hum. They will be up too something dumb for sure. Like kids in a barn. Bad kids. How does he get gov setup cred with UN huh? He must get treated well by those snakes.

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kalli
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 1:55am
Good luck with that. I know how it will end, and it is not good for you palestinians.

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AbrahamsSheepdog
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 1:45am
Chickens want a home. They are good guys, misunderstood is all. Like a childmolester gets reformed my asz. Lets just give them free yeah healthcare& some cash. Like 20 gabillion dollars a month. Then they would be happy like US.

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JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 1:25am
Hmm………

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Tretka
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:42am
Question is…what is the POTUS actually saying to him?

Is it ” I am with you I have more flexibility now”
Is it ” I need 50 more years please come over our North and South Border and claim us too”
Is it ” We need to have talks without Israel proper being involved”
Is it ” I am the President of the free world and that should be enough-listen to me”
Is it ” I will show you my red line if you show me yours?”

One thing is for sure, POTUS has been living in the classic Coca Cola commercial for most of his life and is convinced he can take over by teaching the world to sing…hand in hand no less. OR, he can’t get the Darth Vader music out of his head and that must be very alluring.

Day five, we are at day five. Sigh.

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- db321
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:01am
  Tretka and Freedom – So true. You both see the obvious. Now imagine you are standing on the Hills of Calvary and watching the Crucifixion of Jesus. We are in Biblical times, and those things you both mentioned are true and their is nothing any of us can do to stop it.
  
  My suggestion is to pray up, pack up and look up – we are going up soon. Our vote did more than decide a President – it decided how each one of us will spend eternity. By the way, I voted for Godly principles, not for Abortion, Gay Marriage and Non Support of Israel. The choice was easy for me because I read the Bible.
  
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- kalli
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:11am
  HEAR, HEAR, DB321! My joy is in knowing we will be governed by the Utmost Highest.
  
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- Chet Hempstead
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 3:52am
  He’s saying, “If you do this and it passes, then I will have to instruct our UN Ambassador to veto it. If I have to do that it will set back my attempts to rebuild America’s relationships with our former allies. That would annoy me greatly, and make me much less interested in trying to help you in the future.”
  
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sWampy
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:21am
Oh, low iq half black guy calls, I’d get the guns ready, not surrender.

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Psychosis
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:12am
what do you mean DESPITE obama’s call ???

HOW DO YOU KNOW ITS NOT B E C A U S E OF OBAMA’S PHONE CALL ??????

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BV FROM TX
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:10am
I am not concerned about what Obama says to Abbas on record, it is what he says to him off the record. He is working with Abbas and against Bebe. I don’t care what he says to the MSM. This man is pure evil. He will do everything in the framework of the UN. Abbas wants to wipe Israel off the map. HE DOES NOT WANT PEACE and he has Obama’s support 100%. Don’t be fooled. Bebe is not fooled. He knows he is alone.

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- kalli
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:00am
  Right you are, BV!
  
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mrs.janet.murgatroid
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:02am
There is not one single Muslim on earth that can be trusted.

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- DEFCON4
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:52am
  Dear Janet, Your call-sign animated:http://youtu.be/k4qFxTTi8q0…..
  Har-har, Hardy-har, har!!!
  
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marine249
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:50pm
Who’s afraid of our little boy?

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- kalli
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 2:02am
  Reading your post, I immediately started singing, “who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf, the big, bad wolf, the big, bad wolf?” I think it’s time for bed. LOL!
  
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The-Monk
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:48pm
I wonder if Obama put him on hold and called for advice from Putin?

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- DadRocked
  Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:21am
  Good one Monk
  
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barber2
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:42pm
Obama’s record in foreign affairs is equal to his record in domestic : zero. ( wonder who they’ll Blame ?? )

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Chromo200
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:37pm
They sure are listening to Obama .. The Arabs got what they want .. the dumbing of America. Let us see how the rest of the world will be dealing with is this idiot. Putin is going to eat him alive …

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- barber2
  Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:43pm
  Unfortunately, the rest of us Americans will part of that meal…
  
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- Chromo200
  Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:48pm
  BARBER2 True but can’t do much about it but vent. Until OBamazombies get caught the the grinder, they will never believe you. But as you said we will be dragged in tho the grinder too.
  
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honor007
Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:33pm
Another Peace Accord???
yah, cuz that worked swimmingly the past couple times.
Insanity?

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- barber2
  Posted on November 11, 2012 at 11:44pm
  What was that bit about doing the same thing repeatedly but expecting different results ?
  
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