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UN General Assembly Drama: The Twist in the Palestinian Membership Saga

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Find out the latest updates on UN General Assembly approving Palestine's membership bid and the uproar it caused. Read on for the full scoop!

In a dramatic turn of events, the UN General Assembly has approved Palestine's membership bid, sparking controversy and heated discussions. The assembly has urged the UN Security Council to reconsider its decision and grant Palestine the status of the 194th member of the United Nations. This move has been hailed as a significant step towards Palestinian statehood, despite strong opposition from Israel.

The emergency special session on the Gaza crisis saw an overwhelming majority of votes in favor of upgrading Palestine's rights as an Observer State at the UN. This resolution has garnered massive support, with the General Assembly advocating for Palestine's full membership and encouraging the Security Council to revisit previous decisions regarding Palestine's status.

Friday's vote at the UN General Assembly was a strong gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people, showcasing global support for their aspirations. The outcome of the vote, with a majority backing Palestinian membership, has highlighted the ongoing tensions and complexities in the region.

Despite the US veto in the Security Council, the UN General Assembly's stance on Palestine's membership remains firm, signaling a potential shift in international dynamics. The path to full UN membership for Palestine continues to unfold amidst diplomatic maneuvers and heightened tensions in the Middle East.

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UPDATED: UN General Assembly approves Palestine membership ... (Premium Times)

The assembly called on the UN Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United ...

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UN general assembly calls on Security Council to admit Palestine as ... (BBC News)

Friday's vote can be seen as a gesture of support for the Palestinians by the full UN body, despite strident Israeli opposition. Palestinian President Mahmoud ...

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UN General Assembly presses Security Council to consider ... (P.M. News)

The emergency special session on the Gaza crisis overwhelmingly passed a resolution that upgrades Palestine's rights at the world body as an Observer State ...

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UN General Assembly Backs Palestine's Bid For Membership ... (Osun Defender)

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join ...

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UN General Assembly advocates for Palestine's full membership ... (JURIST)

The resolution, which garnered substantial support, also urged the Security Council to revisit its previous decisions regarding Palestine's membership status.

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UN General Assembly votes on Palestine's membership: who ... (Egypttoday)

Majority Backs Palestinian Membership Despite US Veto in Security Council.

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A Modest Proposal: The UN General Assembly and Palestinian ... (Modern Ghana)

Despite being described in some circles as such, the latest vote in the United Nations General Assembly on Palestine rsquo;s status is hardly extraordinary ...

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UN General Assembly presses Security Council to consider ... (Daily Nigerian)

The emergency special session on the Gaza crisis overwhelmingly passed a resolution that upgrades Palestine's rights at the world body as an Observer State ...

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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership (The Jerusalem Post)

The United Nations General Assembly voted 143-9 to upgrade Palestine's status as a non-member observer state, sparking criticism from Israel.

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U.S. is one of just 9 countries to vote against granting new 'rights ... (Fortune)

The UN approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution calling on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's request to join by a vote of 143-9 ...

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UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership (The Guardian)

Screens show the voting result during the vote on a resolution to bestow full membership to. 2:33.

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UN General Assembly presses Security Council to consider ... (Guardian)

The UN General Assembly, in a meeting convened on Friday in New York, has urged the Security Council to give โ€œ favourable considerationโ€ to Palestine's ...

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U.N. General Assembly Elevates Status of Palestine Delegation (The Jewish News)

Israel Ambassador Gilad Erdan, who frequently lambastes the U.N. for fixating on criticizing Israel, said elevating the Palestinian delegation's status rewards ...

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