Shlomo Shamir

Despite recent comments by Palestinian Mufti, Imam Muhammad Shamsi and Rabbi Marc Schneier are encouraging their congregation to see the man behind the faith.

Syria resolution, which had the backing of most Arab and European countries, was voted on as Assad forces killed at least 200, in what activists called one of the bloodiest episodes of the uprising.

Move signals Israel's increased involvement in global issues beyond the Israeli-Arab conflict, said Israel's deputy ambassador to the UN.

Qatar tells UN Security Council that Syrian government failed to accept league's plan of action to end the bloodshed, which resulted in the calls for imposing sanctions against Damascus.

The same international community that didn't even attempt to put an end to the slaughter of citizens in Syria, can console itself with a demonstration of affection for the occupied Palestinian nation, while hurling criticism and accusations at Israel.

A recent assessment in New York, based on data provided by Palestinians and other Arabs, predicted a majority - 135 of 192 members - voting in favor of Palestinian statehood. After Netanyahu's speech, the majority could climb to more than 160.

Who knows? The UN might one day decide to implement its doctrine of 'responsibility to protect' during a Hamas-Israel conflict. Seems unlikely? So did the initiative for a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state a few months ago.

The settlements have been defined as the number-one problem impeding peace, and no Israeli attempt to blame the stalemate on the Palestinians will be accepted at the UN.