The Palestinians yesterday sought Arab backing for a draft UN resolution that would set a two-year deadline for reaching a final settlement with Israel and pave the way to statehood.
Jordan showed its reluctance to endorse the text, with the ambassador suggesting that a clash should be avoided at the UN Security Council over how to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
“We have to see with the Palestinians whether they would want to go with the text as is and risk whatever comes, or we can discuss and try to get consensus from all concerned parties,” said Ambassador Dina Kawar.
Jordan´s role is key as the representative of the Arab Group at the 15-member council.
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Malki said the draft would be submitted to the Security Council after the Palestinians
