Turkey backs an independent Arab state through negotiations . The incident , in which nine Turks were killed , cast a harsh spotlight on the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza and led to a breakdown in relations between Israel and Turkey , one of its few allies in the region . Palestinian will submit an application for statehood to United Nations Security Council U.S. officials have made it clear they will veto such a move . Behind-the-scenes negotiations are trying to avoid a move certain to evoke Palestinians protests .
Turkey backs an independent Arab state through negotiations . Palestinian will submit an application for statehood to United Nations Security Council U.S. officials have made it clear they will veto such a move . Behind-the-scenes negotiations are trying to avoid a move certain to evoke Palestinians protests .