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Extraction Summary
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People
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Organizations
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Events
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Relationships
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Document Information
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Interview transcript / testimony
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1.93 MB
Summary
This document appears to be page 12 of a transcript from an interview with a Palestinian official. The text focuses entirely on geopolitical strategy regarding the United Nations, specifically the pursuit of statehood or upgraded status in the General Assembly if the U.S. vetoes a bid in the Security Council. It mentions potential repercussions for Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referencing international law (Hague and Geneva Conventions). The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Benjamin Netanyahu | Israeli Prime Minister |
Mentioned by the interviewee as the 'sole master and source of authority' who 'will sweat' if he thinks the Authority...
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| Unidentified Interviewee | Palestinian Official/Representative |
Answering questions regarding Palestinian strategy at the UN.
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| Unidentified Interviewer | Interviewer |
Asking questions about the Security Council, General Assembly, and Palestinian Authority strategy.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| General Assembly |
UN body where status upgrade is being considered.
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| UNESCO |
Mentioned as an organization membership could be gained in.
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| International Court of Justice |
Mentioned as a body where membership could be gained.
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| International Criminal Court |
Mentioned as a body where membership could be gained.
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| Security Council |
UN body where a vote/veto is expected.
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| Palestinian Authority |
Discussed regarding potential disbanding ('throwing in the towel').
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| House Oversight Committee |
Indicated by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Timeline (2 events)
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Potential decision making within 2 weeks
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Palestinian Leadership
Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
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Subject of accountability and occupation discussion.
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Mentioned in the context of a potential veto.
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Relationships (1)
Interviewee warns that Netanyahu 'will sweat' and suggests he study conventions on occupation.
Key Quotes (4)
"The advantage is that you can be a full member of UNESCO, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, and you may be able to hold Israel accountable."Source
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"The Authority was born to transfer Palestinians from occupation to independence."Source
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"If Mr. [Benjamin] Netanyahu... thinks he can make this Authority in name only while he is the sole master and source of authority, he will sweat."Source
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"I would suggest that Netanyahu study carefully the provisions of the Hague Convention of 1907 and the Geneva Convention of 1949 which specify the responsibilities of the occupying power."Source
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Full Extracted Text
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Assuming there is a veto, what would you gain by upgrading your status in the General Assembly?
The advantage is that you can be a full member of UNESCO, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, and you may be able to hold Israel accountable.
So that's the plan if you fail in the Security Council?
We haven't decided yet beyond that. We would have to come back and put the question to the leadership. There were nine ideas presented about what to do if America vetoes. Was going to the General Assembly discussed? Yes. Was throwing in the towel discussed? Yes. Maybe we'll make a decision about that in the next two weeks.
Throwing in the towel? You mean disbanding the Palestinian Authority?
The Authority was born to transfer Palestinians from occupation to independence. If Mr. [Benjamin] Netanyahu [the Israeli prime minister] thinks he can make this Authority in name only while he is the sole master and source of authority, he will sweat. If we get a [U.S.] veto and Netanyahu continues to build the settlements, I would suggest that Netanyahu study carefully the provisions of the Hague Convention of 1907 and the Geneva Convention of 1949 which specify the responsibilities of the occupying power.
If you fail in the Security Council and don't at least upgrade in the General Assembly, won't you risk looking like a failure in the eyes of Palestinians, particularly after all this buildup? Have you
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