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 [[VaticanHoly See]].<ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/vatican-palestinian-state_n_2215307.html?&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009]</ref>
==Christians==