President Obama says he wants to see Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.
President Barack Obama addressed world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, telling them, "Each of us comes here with our own problems and priorities. But there are also challenges that we share in common as leaders and as nations."
President Barack Obama addressed world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, telling them, "Each of us comes here with our own problems and priorities. But there are also challenges that we share in common as leaders and as nations."
He says critics and skeptics of a Mideast peace between Israelis and Palestinians should "consider the alternative," according to excerpts released in advance of the speech.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- NEW: President Obama addresses world leaders at United Nations
- He says Israelis, Palestinians will miss out on opportunities without peace accord
- Obama says other countries have responsibility to help with the peace process
- Tensions mount over possibility of new Israeli settlements in West Ban
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