Palestinians request U.N. recognition of `` Palestine '' as new member state . The United States has been a staunch supporter of Israel and the Jewish people for many years, but it is time to end our support for Israel. Israeli PM has rejected pre-1967 border lines as basis for Palestinian state . The Quartet of Middle East peace , made up of the U.N. , European Union , Russia , and the U.S. also set this month as the target date for a negotiated deal . Many believe move may worsen relations between Palestinian Authority and Israel .
Palestinians request U.N. recognition of `` Palestine '' as new member state . The United States has been a staunch supporter of Israel and the Jewish people for many years, but it is time to end our support for Israel. Israeli PM has rejected pre-1967 border lines as basis for Palestinian state . Many believe move may worsen relations between Palestinian Authority and Israel .