One of the first tests of Obama’s post-election Middle East policy will come this month as the Palestinian Authority seeks non-member status at the United Nations, which the United States forcefully opposed last year. The move would grant Palestinians recognition at bodies like the International Criminal Court, where they could potentially bring cases against Israel. If approved, the move could trigger a U.S. law that would force the defunding of the PA and even the entire United Nations. On Thursday, the PA went ahead with its effort, circulating a draft resolution for recognition to U.N. members.