A senior state official said that Jerusalem will not be able to ignore the bid if it is adopted. He estimated that Israel will respond with penal measures such as freezing funds, adopting parts of the Edmond Levy Report and revoking VIP cards for senior PA officials.
However, Israel will likely heed the US request and not take any harsh steps such as revoking the Oslo Accords, annexing settlements and overthrowing Abbas. These are only likely if and when the PA tries to prosecute Israel in the International Court of Justice.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry has instructed all Israel missions to refuse to accept official letters containing the words "State of Palestine."
However, Israel will likely heed the US request and not take any harsh steps such as revoking the Oslo Accords, annexing settlements and overthrowing Abbas. These are only likely if and when the PA tries to prosecute Israel in the International Court of Justice.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry has instructed all Israel missions to refuse to accept official letters containing the words "State of Palestine."
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