Video: Palestinian UN statehood bid 'will pass resoundingly' However, whilst he believes this lesser bid will be passed "resoundingly" by UN member states despite opposition from US, Diplomatic Correspondent Alex Spillius doubts that the Palestinians will be taking Israel to the ICC. Rather, he expects Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas wants to revive peace talks and bring the Israelis back to the negotiating table. "There is just a possibility that Israel's position contains a bit of bluster, and that if Palestinians get their status - which they will - the Israelis could be given food for thought and we could see talks resume," he said.