US fetes Palestinians' apparent inability to get UN to condemn outline, but last word hasn't been spoken as even close allies pledge allegiance to previously accepted parameters
Palestinian officials deny recalling Security Council resolution, saying move was temporarily delayed for consultations after watered down draft fails to meet their basic demands
PA officials insist claims Security Council motion has been nixed over lack of support are false; but numerous Palestinian sources say vote planned for Tuesday will not happen
Palestinians no longer seek to condemn proposal as breaching international law, won't demand urgent conference on matter; text now condemns 'acts of violence against civilians'
PA leader Mahmoud Abbas set to attend Security Council vote next Tuesday; draft expected to get broad support but will likely fail to pass due to US veto
Washington requests closed-door session for Trump's special adviser to present details of administration's proposal before Palestinians submit draft resolution on matter to UN
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