The US publicly told its partners on the Security Council that it would consider each draft resolution on its merit, but says that it never indicated how it would vote– up until the vote itself.

News of his planned remarks was confirmed shortly after the US voted to abstain from a resolution at the UN Security Council condemning Israel for its settlement activity.

The Israeli and Palestinian leaderships have not met for peace talks since the collapse of US sponsored negotiations in May 2014.

President Obama’s lame duck attempt to tie the hands of his successor is both counterproductive to peace and undemocratic in nature.

International Dance Week in Jerusalem December 2-8

Politicians respond to Friday nights UN Security Council vote.

Netanyahu told the crowd that he was there to comfort everyone following the UN's decision.

Senegal's UN Ambassador Fode Seck has been outspoken in the past about the Palestinians, supporting increased aid and international support.