May 10th 2024.
The United Nations General Assembly, located in New York, is set to vote on Friday regarding the level of representation and participation granted to Palestinians within the organization. The proposed resolution would provide Palestine with expanded rights to participate in the General Assembly's sessions, but would not grant them regular voting privileges. This decision could also lead to increased pressure for Palestine to be granted full membership in the UN.
In 2012, the UN General Assembly recognized Palestine as an observer state, despite opposition from the United States. Currently, Palestine and the Vatican are the only two non-member states with observer status in the General Assembly. The draft resolution, introduced by the United Arab Emirates but drafted by the Palestinians, has been a topic of debate at the UN headquarters in New York for several weeks.
The text of the draft resolution, obtained by Dpa, states that the General Assembly has determined that the "State of Palestine" should be admitted as a member of the United Nations. It also recommends that the UN Security Council, which holds the power to approve UN membership, "reconsider the matter favorably." However, negotiations are still ongoing, so the specific provisions and language of the resolution may still be subject to change.
The decision of the 193-member UN General Assembly, taking place in New York, holds significant weight in the current political climate, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Many view this vote as a reflection of the international community's stance on the Middle East conflict. Diplomats at the UN are confident that the resolution will easily receive the necessary two-thirds majority of all votes cast in the General Assembly.
However, some influential countries, such as the United States, China, and Russia, have expressed concerns over the potential loss of control in upgrading regions whose statehood is disputed. These three countries hold veto powers at the UN Security Council, adding another layer of complexity to this decision.
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