U.S. backs an independent Palestinian state through negotiations . Palestine must submit an application for statehood to U.N. Israeli officials have made it clear they will veto such a move . Behind - the - scenes negotiations are necessary to avoid a move certain to spark Arab protests .
U.S. backs an independent Palestinian state through negotiations . Palestinians will submit an application for statehood to U.N. 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 Arab protests .