The Arab League says it will seek full UN membership for a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The decision was made at a meeting in Doha attended by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Mr Abbas had reiterated his determination to seek UN recognition in September unless Israel began negotiations on a "substantial basis".
US-led peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians have been stalled for months.
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Note: 28 May 2011 Last updated at 20:18 GMT