Official statements from the Israeli government

UN Assembly Votes 143-9 to Support Palestine's Full Membership Bid

May 10, 2024, 03:47 PM

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution that recommends the Security Council reconsider Palestine's application for full membership. The resolution, which was passed with 143 votes in favor, 9 against, and 25 abstentions, seeks to grant Palestine new rights and privileges, effectively reviving its bid to become the 194th member of the United Nations. This decision has been met with opposition from certain member states, including the United States and Israel, with the US threatening to withdraw financial support to the UN if Palestine is granted full membership outside of a negotiated settlement with Israel.