Israel Floats ‘Interim Solution’ Proposal At UN To Stem Palestinian Statehood Tension

“This is one possible solution whereby we, the situation they get independence and we can  continue and negotiate in the future, but with less acrimony and less mistrust and as we continue to build a future together,” Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said.

Under that scenario the Israelis and Palestinians would still have to negotiate solutions to the difficult issues of final borders, the status of Jerusalem, the right of Palestinian refugees to return and recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.

“If we can’t come to a perfect solution at this point we should discuss other things,” Ayalon said.

The proposal comes as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pressed ahead with his campaign for statehood. He intends to speak at the UN on Friday and demand that the Security Council grant the Palestinians statehood status immediately.