Explaining why Obama administration did not use veto, Samantha Power says ‘settlement problem’ now endangers two-state solution

Saeb Erekat calls Security Council resolution against West Bank, E. Jerusalem construction ‘a historic day and a victory for international legitimacy’

After Obama administration abstains from critical Security Council vote castigating settlements, GOP leaders protest ‘shameful’ behavior

PM says Israel won’t adhere to ‘despicable anti-Israeli resolution,’ claims US president actively worked to support it; calls home envoys to sponsoring states New Zealand and Senegal

Jewish state ‘will continue to reclaim the land of our forefathers,’ Ambassador Danon vows, after US chooses not to prevent resolution branding settlements illegal

Author has written pamphlets against other groups and has a history of mental illness