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Source: http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=288472
Israel Sees Slight Gain in New UN Security Council Composition
(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - The five new members of the UN Security Council selected on Thursday may tilt slightly more in Israel's favor than the countries they are replacing, diplomatic sources in Jerusalem said. On the plus side, one Israeli source said, is the replacement of South Africa - one of Israel's harshest critics - with Rwanda, with which Israel has good ties; and the replacement of Portugal with Australia, a staunch friend of Israel. On the negative side is the replacement of Colombia, Israel's best friend in South America, with Argentina; and the replacement of Germany, one of Israel's strongest supporters, with Luxembourg, one of the most critical countries of Israel inside the EU.