The United Nations General Assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new rights and privileges to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s request for full membership. The resolution was approved by a vote of 143-9, with the United States and Israel among those voting against. The vote reflected global support for Palestine amid escalating violence in Gaza.
While the resolution gives Palestine some new rights, it reaffirms that it remains a non-member observer state without full membership and voting rights. The United States has made it clear that it will block Palestinian membership until key issues are resolved through direct negotiations with Israel.
The renewed push for full Palestinian membership comes as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensifies, with a humanitarian crisis in Gaza generating outrage from many countries. The resolution has received support from U.S. allies, but Israel has vehemently opposed it. The resolution aims to grant Palestine the right to speak on all issues, propose agenda items, and participate in U.N. and international conferences.
The final draft of the resolution addressed concerns from the U.S., Russia, and China, ensuring it does not set a precedent for other would-be U.N. members. Despite opposition from some countries, the resolution passed with a strong majority, highlighting the global support for the Palestinian cause in the face of ongoing conflicts in the region.
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