U.S. policy undermines moderate Palestinians admin, October 28, 2011August 18, 2024 National Catholic Reporter October 28, 2011The Palestinians declared an independent state back in 1988, which has been recognized by more than 130 of the world’s nations. The Obama administration, however, insists that it is still too early for Palestine to be admitted into the United Nations. Diplomacy Freedom Flotilla Israel Israel and Palestine National Catholic Reporter Peace Process US Middle East Policy