The U.S. is putting “heavy pressure” on the Palestinian Authority not to push a UN resolution that would condemn the settlements, says Haaretz. Emphasis is mine:
The draft uses language that the “Quartet” of Middle East peace negotiators – the United States, Russia, the European Union and the United Nations – have used in previous statements on settlements.It says that “Israeli settlements established in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, are illegal and constitute a major obstacle to the achievement of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace.”
Diplomats said Washington had attempted to persuade the Palestinian Authority not to go ahead with the resolution because the Obama administration would find it awkward to veto a resolution that it generally agreed with.
Yes and why would you do such a thing? Because of a powerful domestic lobby.
