NEW YORK, N.Y. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on his way to a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations.
Harper has long been an outspoken supporter of Israel and opposes efforts by the Palestinians to win a United Nations recognition of statehood.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Harper says that move won’t help the Middle East peace process.
U.S. President Barack Obama made that same point in his address to the General Assembly earlier today.
- Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government
- Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy
- Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9
- Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is to speak to the assembly on Friday and wants to bring the statehood motion before the Security Council.
The United States says it’s prepared to veto the motion.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.