UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership

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In a significant move that could potentially reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, the United Nations Security Council is poised to make a crucial decision regarding the Palestinian quest for full U.N. membership. Scheduled for Friday, the council's vote on a draft resolution advocating for the admission of the State of Palestine into the United Nations is expected to generate intense debate and diplomatic maneuvering among member states.

 

The draft resolution, put forward by council member Algeria, recommends to the U.N. General Assembly the admission of Palestine as a full member of the global body. If passed, this resolution would effectively acknowledge Palestine as a sovereign state on the international stage. However, the process faces a formidable obstacle in the form of a potential veto by the United States, a staunch ally of Israel.

 

The U.S. has consistently maintained that any move towards recognizing Palestinian statehood should be achieved through direct negotiations between the concerned parties rather than through unilateral actions at the United Nations. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield reiterated this stance, emphasizing the need for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 

The Palestinian Authority, currently recognized as a non-member observer state by the U.N. General Assembly since 2012, has long aspired for full U.N. membership. However, such an achievement necessitates approval by the Security Council followed by a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly. Despite the Palestinians' aspirations and international support for their cause, progress towards full U.N. membership has been hindered by political complexities and diplomatic challenges.

 

The backdrop against which this pivotal vote is taking place is marked by ongoing tensions and unresolved conflicts in the region. The recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, coupled with Israel's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank, underscores the urgency of addressing the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 

Israel's Ambassador to the U.N., Gilad Erdan, has vehemently opposed the prospect of Palestinian statehood, accusing the Security Council of promoting the establishment of a "Palestinian terrorist state." Erdan's remarks reflect Israel's steadfast opposition to any unilateral measures that could potentially compromise its security interests.

 

The Security Council's deliberations on the Palestinian membership bid have revealed divergent views among member states. While some nations advocate for recognizing Palestine's right to statehood as a crucial step towards achieving peace and stability in the region, others express reservations and emphasize the need for a comprehensive and negotiated settlement.

 

Amidst these complex dynamics, the Palestinian Authority, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, seeks to assert its legitimacy and advance its aspirations for self-determination and statehood. However, achieving full U.N. membership remains a formidable challenge, requiring strategic maneuvering and diplomatic consensus-building on the international stage.

 

As the Security Council prepares to cast its vote on the Palestinian membership bid, the outcome of this crucial decision is poised to have far-reaching implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The international community watches with bated breath as the fate of Palestine's quest for statehood hangs in the balance, underscoring the urgency of finding a just and lasting solution to one of the world's most protracted conflicts.

 

2024-04-19

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[Jeff the Chef]

In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly to hold a vote with the broader UN membership to allow Palestine to join as a full UN Member State.

 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/04/1148731

[Bkk Brian]

Votes................

 

Votes for

• Slovenia
• Sierra Leone
• Russia
• South Korea
• Mozambique
• Malta
• Japan
• Guyana
• France
• Ecuador
• China
• Algeria

Abstentions

• The UK
• Switzerland

Votes against

• The US

[retarius]

Shameful US. Two weeks ago they were talking the only solution as being two state, now they veto it.

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, Jeff the Chef said:

In a vote of 12 in favour to one against, with two abstentions, the Council did not adopt a draft resolution that would have recommended the General Assembly to hold a vote with the broader UN membership to allow Palestine to join as a full UN Member State.

 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/04/1148731

I was going to say that the outcome was inevitable. Too late I see- already vetoed.

 

Israel does not want it so the tail wagged the dog and the US, good dog that it is, vetoed it.

[Issanman]

The United Nations

 

Was Palestine ever a nation?

[Jeff the Chef]

7 hours ago, Issanman said:

The United Nations

 

Was Palestine ever a nation?

 

Right now, Palestine is a “Permanent Observer State” at the UN, enjoying the status that allows it to participate in all of the Organization’s proceedings, except for voting on draft resolutions and decisions in its main organs and bodies, from the Security Council to the General Assembly and its six main committees.

 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/04/1148351

[thaibeachlovers]

IMO it's time the countries that want to penalise israel just ignore the American veto and carry on imposing sanctions etc. America has proven time and again that it can' t be trusted on anything to do with israel. I'd say that a few countries are willing to vote for Palestine just for appearance, but don't want it to actually happen so only too happy to abide by the US veto.

 

IMO the time is coming when American leaders are unable to cover for israel, and it can't come too soon for me.

[Skipalongcassidy]

14 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

IMO it's time the countries that want to penalise israel just ignore the American veto and carry on imposing sanctions etc. America has proven time and again that it can' t be trusted on anything to do with israel. I'd say that a few countries are willing to vote for Palestine just for appearance, but don't want it to actually happen so only too happy to abide by the US veto.

 

IMO the time is coming when American leaders are unable to cover for israel, and it can't come too soon for me.

Yes... by all means allow more haters and terrorists join the UN... why do you hate the jews soooo much... what have they ever done to you?  Are you muslim?