12-8-2014 Palestinians Become Observers at Meeting on International Criminal Court - SOMINI SENGUPTA New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/09/world/middleeast/palestinians-become-observers-at-meeting-on-international-criminal-court.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1

The Palestinians on Monday became an observer for the first time at the annual meeting of states that have joined the International Criminal Court, upgrading their status within the organization but not, crucially, coming under the court's jurisdiction.

The change is symbolic but significant nonetheless, considering how elusive statehood has proved for the Palestinians in their prolonged conflict with Israel.

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