In January, the Vatican became the latest of the 136 countries the Palestinians claim have recognized the State of Palestine, and 75 of them host Palestine embassies in their capitals.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah greet each other in the courtyard of the Husseiniya Palace in Amman, October 22, 2017.(photo credit: WAFA)ByKENNETH BANDLER
