Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2019 shows that the United Nations Security Council votes on a draft resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) at the UN headquarters in New York
CAIRO - 11 May 2024: The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to support Palestine's membership in the international organization, in a symbolic resolution due to the US veto in the Security Council.
The resolution, which mandates "the admission of Palestinians to the organization" with additional rights as an observer state, received support from 143 members, with 9 opposing and 25 abstaining.
Abstaining Countries:
Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Fiji, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Moldova, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom and Vanuatu.
Opposing Countries:
Argentina, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea and United States.
The nine countries that voted against Palestine's membership bid are largely motivated by their close ties with Israel and/or their concerns about the potential implications of recognizing a Palestinian state.
For instance, Israel has consistently opposed Palestinian statehood efforts, viewing them as a threat to its own security. Similarly, the United States has historically sided with Israel on this issue, reflecting the close political and strategic relationship between the two countries.
The UN General Assembly's vote in favor of Palestine's membership bid highlights the growing international support for Palestinian statehood.
However, the US veto in the Security Council and the opposition of nine countries underscore the challenges that remain before Palestine can achieve full UN membership. The path to Palestinian statehood likely requires a negotiated solution that addresses the concerns of all parties involved.
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