Palestinian determination to seek UN recognition of statehood this September creates a reality that is not simple for Israel, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Monday in a meeting with his Independence faction.
Barak said this possibility forces the government to "seriously consider" the situation and find a way to prevent the UN from recognizing unilateral Palestinian statehood.
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Given Hezbollah's power in Lebanon, the defense minister suggested the terrorist group may take advantage of the turmoil in neighboring Syria to gain a foothold in the Damascus government.
