Bishop William Shomali speaks on bid for Palestinian statehood

Feverish negotiations are underway at the United Nations this week either in support of or to block a Palestinian bid for statehood. President Mahmoud Abbas has vowed to present a request for international recognition of a Palestinian state to the fifteen member Security Council Friday.
A Security Council resolution could lead to admission of Palestinians to the U.N. as a “non-member observer state” similar to the Holy See’s own status. Currently, the PLO is listed as an “observer” to the U.N. What would statehood mean to the Palestinians and how hopeful are they that their request will muster the support it needs ?
Tracey McClure put those questions to the auxiliary Bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, William Shomali who says Palestinians will undoubtedly feel disappointed if the U.S. makes good on its vow to veto the measure.
Listen to the interview: