According to a report, members of Congress have urged the u.s. president to vote against a proposed u.n. security council resolution to be organised on Monday opposeing Israelis settling in Samaria. Reportedly, the resolution was drafted with the united Arab emirates and Palestinians. According to the report, the secretary of state spoke of strong opposition to unilateral action and the need for Israelis and Palestinians to take steps to restore calm. Reportedly, the secretary and President Abbas discussed efforts to improve the quality of life for Palestinians and enhance their security and freedom.
According to a report, the u.n. who are in favour of a two state solution say that Israelis settling in Samaria is a violation of the fourth Geneva convention which protects the rights of the population. Samaria, which has been occupied by Palestinians since the 12th Century bc or before is a place of historic interest to Israel. The world’s most ancient jewish site is situated in Hebron where a cave contains the remains of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel) Rebecca and Leah.