Non-member observer state: the Vatican's status at the UN.Non-member observer status: that is what the Palestinian Authority is asking of the UN General Assembly. And why not? One of the first acts of the re-elected Obama Administration would be--to do nothing. Let it happen. Will they?There are objections, and retaliation is promised if the PA goes ahead. Haaretz reports on the objections and the promised retaliation (more settlements among other threats).