The Israeli government of Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] is openly opposed to the proposed "Palestinian" statehood and is threatening retaliatory action. US officials, notably Secretary of State [[Hillary Clinton]] are also opposed.
In November 2012, "Palestine" was granted the status of a non-member observer state by the [[United Nations General Assembly]]. This move was applauded by the [[Holy See]]><ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/vatican-palestinian-state_n_2215307.html?&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009]</ref> which recognized the "State of Palestine" in 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catholicherald.co.uk/vatican-palestine-accord-gives-backing-to-two-state-solution/|title=Vatican formally recognises ‘state of Palestine’|date=May 14, 2015|publisher=Catholic Herald}}</ref>and supports a two-state solution in the [[Arab-Israeli conflict]].<ref>[{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpostvaticannews.comva/2012en/11pope/29news/vatican2024-palestinian04/pope-state_n_2215307francis-appeals-general-audience-peace-myanmar-ukraine.html?&ncid|title=edlinkusaolp00000009]Pope prays for peace and for a two-state solution in Palestine and Israel|date=April 24, 2024|publisher=Vatican News}}</ref>
==Criticism==