Palestinians request UN recognition of ` ` Palestine '' as new Palestinian state . Israel holds veto power , has threatened to vote down the bid . Israeli PM has rejected pre-1967 partition lines as basis for Palestinian state . Many believe this may worsen relations between Palestinian Authority and Israel .
Palestinians request U.N. recognition of `` Palestine '' as new member state . U.S. holds veto power , has pledged to vote down statehood bid . Israeli PM has rejected pre-1967 border lines as basis for Palestinian state . Many believe move may worsen relations between Palestinian Authority and Israel .