The bloc unilaterally blamed the Jewish state’s “obstruction” for the failure to reach a truce deal with the Hamas terror organization.

The PA applauded the move by the Bahamas, a former British colony with a population of some 400,000.

The outcome will provide a barometer of support for statehood recognition.

“Most people thought it was going to be a two-state solution. I’m not sure a two-state solution anymore is gonna work.”

Pro-Israel Christians outraged by calls for Palestinian state recognition.

“Israel will not agree to the establishment of a terror state that will endanger its citizens.”

“Hamas—a terrorist organization—is currently exerting power and influence in Gaza,” said US envoy Robert Wood, explaining why the Palestinians don’t meet the definition of statehood.

While the United States is expected to veto the Palestinian Authority’s UN membership bid, the administration has signaled this may not be the case.

The United States is expected to block the revived 2011 application: “Our position has not changed,” said Washington’s deputy ambassador.