Palestinians 'forced' into UN bid, says Abbas (AFP)

AFP - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Saturday the Palestinians' bid to win UN backing for statehood was forced upon them by Israel's refusal to halt settlement building and end its occupation.

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