Israel's prime minister gets backing from Romania

BUCHAREST, Romania -- Israel's hardline foreign minister warned Wednesday of a tough response if Palestinians declare independence at the U.N. this fall, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to cement Romanian opposition to the plan.
With peace talks deadlocked for more than two years, the Palestinians plan to ask the U.N. to recognize their independence in September and both sides have been lobbying hard around the world for support. Read more