In September, Israel will face a major diplomatic challenge: The Palestinians plan to ask the United Nations to recognize an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders. This could have extremely negative repercussions for Israel—politically, economically, legally and from the standpoint of security. In Jerusalem, preparations are being made for every conceivable scenario, including a Third Intifada (Palestinian uprising).

It’s not clear what the ultimate result of having the UN pass such a resolution would be, but officials in Jerusalem told us they are concerned.