Palestine - President Mahmoud Abbas, in an interview with euronews, has made clear that he will not be deterred by American opposition

Published on Dec 20, 2011 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in an interview with euronews, has made clear that he will not be deterred by American opposition to his moves toward statehood. His strategy is to garner international recognition, in order to force Israel to acquiesce.

Both Israel and the US objected to the admission of Palestine on October 31 to UNESCO. Euronews spoke with Abbas during his recent visit to further his cause in Brussels.

Charles Salamé, euronews: "Mr President, if we could begin with a word about Palestine joining UNESCO."