the palestinian push for full membership comes as israel remains at war with hamas in gaza. israel s u.n. ambassador calling the idea of granting palestinian statehood at this point in time a prize for terror. now here are three key points the security council must consider. first, is the state peaceful. second, does it have agreed upon territories, third, does it have a fully functioning government. the answer to all three is no. dana: it comes as anti-israel pro-hamas activity is have been holding demonstrations in cities around the united states blocking bridges and more. alexis mcadams is live at u.n. headquarters in manhattan with more. good morning from the u.n. here where as you mentioned those protests happening across the country. more eyes will be on this decision in new york city. the u.n. security council could vote as early as this afternoon to decide whether or not the