Palestinians urge Washington not to block UN membership bid
PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh urged the US administration not to block their renewed attempt to full membership in the UN.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Palestinian officials are trying to convince the US administration to support their renewed attempt to gain full membership in the United Nations. However, some Palestinians on Thursday ruled out the possibility that the US administration would support the move. They pointed out that the membership bid requires the approval of the UN Security Council, where America has the right to veto such a resolution. In 2012, the UN General Assembly granted the Palestinians non-member observer status.
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PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh urged the US administration not to block their renewed attempt to full membership in the UN.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Palestinian officials are trying to convince the US administration to support their renewed attempt to gain full membership in the United Nations. However, some Palestinians on Thursday ruled out the possibility that the US administration would support the move. They pointed out that the membership bid requires the approval of the UN Security Council, where America has the right to veto such a resolution. In 2012, the UN General Assembly granted the Palestinians non-member observer status.
more............... https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-716072
