(AP/Washington Post) Edith Lederer - Israel's outgoing UN ambassador, Gabriela Shalev, calls her job "an almost impossible mission," but she's still heading home on a note of hope. The impending resumption of direct Israeli-Palestinian talks comes as a welcome change after nearly two years of having to contend with the fallout from Israel's deadly actions involving Gaza and a cooler relationship with the Obama administration. Shalev said in a farewell interview that despite near-constant criticism, she believes it's important for Israel to remain an active member of the world body.
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