UNGA Votes 143-9-25 to Endorse Palestine's Full Membership Bid

May 10, 2024, 03:24 PM

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution endorsing Palestine's bid for full membership in the United Nations as the potential 194th member. The resolution, which received significant support with 143 votes in favor, 9 against, and 25 abstentions, recommends that the Security Council reconsider Palestine's membership favorably. This move aims to grant the Palestinian Authority new rights and privileges within the UN, enhancing its current observer status. The decision has been met with opposition from Israel and the United States, with Israel's ambassador symbolically shredding the UN charter in protest. The resolution's passage marks a significant step towards Palestinian statehood, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.