(I TOLD YA)... BRITTAIN TO ABBAS:WE'LL BACK STATEHOOD AT U.N. AS LONG AS YOU DONT  APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP INTO I.C.C. AND GO AFTER ISRAHELL FOR WAR CRIMES DURING OPERATION CAST LEAD
Britain is prepared to back the vote recognising Palestinian statehood at the UNGA if Mahmoud Abbas pledges not to apply for membership of the International Criminal Court or the International Court of Justice, which could both be used to pursue war crimes charges against Israel. (Ian Black, Graun, Nov 27)
[ed notes:i warned this was what israhell feared with abbas move at U.N....see... israhell fears icc prosecution over operation cast... - thenakedfacts