Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:13pm on 11 Sep 2024,Wednesday International
Palestine has secured a seat in the United Nations General Assembly Hall during its 79th session, despite not being a full member. The representative of Palestine, Riyad Mansour, sat at a table labeled "State of Palestine." Egypt's ambassador praised the moment as historic, while Israel denounced the decision as political favor. A prior UN resolution allowed Palestine additional participation rights. India voted in favor of the resolution and reiterated its support for a two-state solution. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for global solutions to conflicts, poverty, inequality, and climate change.
