Palestine granted new “rights and privileges” by U.N. despite U.S. opposition – What this means for the future of the conflict
New York City, NY – The United Nations General Assembly made a significant decision regarding Palestine on Friday, voting to grant the territory new “rights and privileges” and urging the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s bid for UN membership. The resolution, sponsored by Arab and Palestinian entities, passed with a notable majority of 143-9, with 25 countries choosing to abstain from voting. This move reflects a global sentiment in support of Palestine’s full membership in …