Israel tells U.N. members about its plans at a secret meeting , a diplomat says . Another diplomat says that Britain similarly announced its intentions . Another U.N. diplomat told CNN that Britain will also abstain , with one of its representatives likewise announcing its intentions at the same closed-door meeting . They have decided to become a U.N. member too , despite Israeli objections .
Israel tells U.N. members about its plans at a secret meeting , a diplomat says . Another diplomat says that Britain similarly announced its intentions . They have decided to become a U.N. member too , despite Israeli objections .