Israel warns foreign governments on Palestine U.N. membership

A warning to foreign governments in relation to possible enhanced status at the U.N. for Palestine could lead Israel to cancel the Oslo peace agreement and oust the current Palestinian Authority.

According to the New York Times, the threats reflect the last stretegy in progress as the Palestinians continue with plans for a vote in the United Nations General Assembly.

Last week, the Palestinians drafted a resolution to the member states as a first step of the campaign for international recognition of a future state in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

However, Israel is opposed to the United Nations bid, saying that it is a unilateral measure that violates the peace accords and will make future negotiations with Palestine more difficult.

Israel also fears that Palestine will use their improved status to try to gain entry to the International Criminal Court, where it could seek to prosecute Israel for its actions within their borders.

The peace process has been delayed for years. Israel is ready for negotiations, however, Palestinian Authorities have said they will not negotiate if Israel refuses to stop construction in their settlements.

STORY WRITTEN BY: ISABELLA SASAKI