The United States vetoed the U.N. Security Council’s advancement of a Palestinian bid for full membership at the United Nations, thwarting an attempt by Palestinian allies to gain global support.
Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour described the bid as a move to secure their rightful place among nations.
However, Israel’s ambassador, Gilad Erdan, criticized the resolution as rewarding terrorism, stating that the U.N. has shifted from multilateralism to multiterrorism.
The vote resulted in 12 in favor, one opposed (the U.S.), and two abstentions.
The Security Council has consistently advocated for a two-state solution, which has not materialized despite negotiations between the two parties.
The U.S. State Department spokesman emphasized the importance of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority for achieving statehood.
The U.S., as a permanent member of the Council, used its veto power during the meeting to block the resolution.
The resolution sought to recommend the admission of the State of Palestine to the U.N. General Assembly, requiring approval from the Security Council and General Assembly.
The Palestinian Authority has long sought statehood in territories currently controlled by Israel, with little progress made since the Oslo Accords in the 1990s.
The Arab League established the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1964 to advocate for Palestinian self-determination.
2024-04-18 17:45:23
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