Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57am on 18 Apr 2024,Thursday International
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a Palestinian request for full U.N. membership, a move likely to be blocked by the U.S. due to its recognition of a Palestinian state. Scheduled for Friday, the resolution recommends admitting the State of Palestine to the U.N. While it may garner support from up to 13 council members, a U.S. veto is anticipated. The U.S. insists on direct negotiations for Palestinian statehood, opposing U.N. intervention. Palestinians seek recognition for statehood, amidst ongoing conflict with Israel and settlement expansions in the West Bank.
