How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?
1 month ago

How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?

Al Jazeera  

The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council has voted on. Votes in favour: UAE, Russia, Mozambique, Gabon, China UAE, Russia, Mozambique, Gabon, China Votes against: US, UK, France, Japan US, UK, France, Japan Abstentions: Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania October 18, 2023, draft resolution Result: Not passed Proposed by: Brazil Brazil Main points: Humanitarian pauses to allow unhindered aid into Gaza, condemnation of violence against all civilians and the rescission of Israel’s evacuation order. Votes in favour: 4 in total: China, Gabon, Russia and UAE 4 in total: China, Gabon, Russia and UAE Abstentions: Switzerland, Mozambique, Malta, Japan, Ghana, France, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania Switzerland, Mozambique, Malta, Japan, Ghana, France, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania Vetoed by: US, UK October 25, 2023, draft resolution Result: Not passed Proposed by: US US Main points: Humanitarian pause to allow aid into Gaza, backing the “inherent right of all states” to “self-defence” and for Hamas to release all its captives. Votes in favour: 12 in total: China, France, Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania, Mozambique, Gabon, Malta, UAE, Japan 12 in total: China, France, Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania, Mozambique, Gabon, Malta, UAE, Japan Abstentions: US, UK, Russia US, UK, Russia December 8, 2023, draft resolution Result: Not passed Proposed by: UAE UAE Main points: Immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Votes in favour: 12 in total: Russia, China, France, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, South Korea, Japan, Slovenia, Ecuador, Malta 12 in total: Russia, China, France, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, South Korea, Japan, Slovenia, Ecuador, Malta Votes against: UAE UAE Abstentions: UK, Switzerland UK, Switzerland Vetoed by: US US June 10, 2024, resolution Result: Passed Proposed by: US US Main points: Ceasefire over three phases: phase one being the release of Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners over six weeks, phase two being the permanent end to hostilities and phase three being a multi-year plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.

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UN General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza
3 days, 22 hours ago

UN General Assembly asks court to say what Israel needs to provide in Gaza

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance essential for the survival of Palestinian civilians. In a nonbinding opinion in July, the court said Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful and called on …

UN urges Gaza truce, backs Palestine agency
1 week, 3 days ago

UN urges Gaza truce, backs Palestine agency

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:48 Palestinian children maneuver a shopping cart loaded with water containers past rubble and debris in Gaza City on Wednesday. OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP The international community has thrown its support behind the United Nations Palestine refugees agency following the adoption of two resolutions by the UN General …

UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA
1 week, 4 days ago

UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA

Al Jazeera  

UN members voted overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and expressed support for the work of the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. “Gaza doesn’t exist any more,” Slovenia’s UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar …

UNGA demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?
1 week, 4 days ago

UNGA demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?

Al Jazeera  

The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour with Germany and Italy voting in favour for the first time. The United Nations General Assembly has voted for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Notably, it also marked the first time that Germany and Italy voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. General Assembly resolutions …

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
1 week, 5 days ago

UN General Assembly demands ceasefire in Gaza and backs UN agency helping Palestinian refugees

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. Ambassador Riyad Mansour expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support for both resolutions Wednesday, saying the votes “reflect the resolve and the determination of the international community.” “We will keep …

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza
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1 week, 5 days ago

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza

Associated Press  

The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. Five people were killed Wednesday by at least three Israeli strikes in different towns in the southern municipality of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state news agency said. “We’re …

As Netanyahu Cabinet debates Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, a look at framework for peace
3 weeks, 6 days ago

As Netanyahu Cabinet debates Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, a look at framework for peace

Firstpost  

While the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 has long been seen as a way for peace between Israel and Lebanon, it has also been criticised for being ineffective in checking the activities of Iran-backed, Lebanon-based terrorist group Hezbollah As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes his Cabinet to vote on a proposal for a ceasefire with Lebanon-based Hezbollah, the …

Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war

CNN  

CNN — With a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire on the horizon, an 18-year-old United Nations resolution has resurfaced as a blueprint for ending the war. Resolution 1701 Israel invaded Lebanon again in 2006 after Hezbollah killed three soldiers and kidnapped two others – in an effort to compel the release of Lebanese prisoners. On August 11, 2006, the UN Security Council unanimously …

Gaza War: Latest UN Ceasefire Resolution Fails as Death Toll Tops 43,700
1 month ago

Gaza War: Latest UN Ceasefire Resolution Fails as Death Toll Tops 43,700

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2024 20:43 IST - 7 MINS READ The war in Gaza, into its 15th month, rages on as repeated attempts to bring about a ceasefire and end hostilities continue to fail. In the latest such effort to get a ceasefire through the UN Security Council, a resolution In addition to a call for an immediate ceasefire, …

Mint Quick Edit: When will the Gaza War end?
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit: When will the Gaza War end?

Live Mint  

The wait for an end to the Gaza War seems endless, despite mounting evidence of civilian suffering. The urgency of relief for Gazans was glow-lit this time not just by bombardment flares, but also by a 40-day Israeli siege on north Gaza that’s reported to have pushed people trapped there to the brink of starvation. While 14 of the Council’s …

History will condemn veto on ceasefire
1 month ago

History will condemn veto on ceasefire

China Daily  

Smoke rises over Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel in this file photo. Editor's Note: The following are excerpts of remarks by Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Fu Cong on the UN Security Council draft resolution on a Gaza ceasefire on Wednesday. When the US cast its first veto on October 18 …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
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1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from most of the UN members. …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
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1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-21 09:01 Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
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1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-21 09:01 Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from …

US vetoes UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution as Hamas rules out hostage deal until war ends
1 month ago

US vetoes UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution as Hamas rules out hostage deal until war ends

ABC  

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for again blocking international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas. The 15-member council voted on Wednesday on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members that called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" and separately demanded …

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
1 month ago

US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

China Daily  

Representatives vote on a UN Security Council draft resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York, on Nov 20, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, drawing harsh criticism from most of the UN members. …

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza: 'We just can't support…'
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1 month ago

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza: 'We just can't support…'

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza, accusing council members of cynically rejecting attempts at reaching a compromise. The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. …

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to a hostage release
1 month ago

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to a hostage release

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas militants in Israel in October 2023. “Hamas would have seen it as a vindication of its cynical strategy to hope and pray …

Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution
1 month ago

Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution

Associated Press  

The United States vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with the Americans saying they the resolution Wednesday was not linked to an immediate release of hostages still held by Hamas. Hamas say US veto of cease-fire resolution shows its ‘direct involvement’ in Gaza war CAIRO — The Palestinian militant group Hamas said …

U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to hostage release
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1 month ago

U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to hostage release

LA Times  

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting in September. The U.N. Security Council voted 14-1 in favor of the resolution The resolution that was put to a vote “demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent cease-fire to be respected by all parties, and further reiterates its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.” U.S. …

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
1 month ago

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council demanding an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian territory continues. Beth Miller, political director at the US-based advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace, called the US veto on Wednesday “pathetic” and said the Biden administration’s legacy will be …

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
1 month ago

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages

CNN  

CNN — The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, on the grounds it would not have secured the release of hostages. The resolution put to the 15-member council by its 10 non-permanent members demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties; …

US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN; Hamas accuses Washington of being 'directly responsible' for 'genocidal war'
1 month ago

US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN; Hamas accuses Washington of being 'directly responsible' for 'genocidal war'

New Indian Express  

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza accusing it to be an attempt to embolden Hamas. The resolution demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Israel's war on Gaza along with "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages." Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon said "the resolution being …

U.N. Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Urgently End Occupation Of Palestinian Land
3 months ago

U.N. Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Urgently End Occupation Of Palestinian Land

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The United Nations overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Israel urgently end its illegal occupation of Palestinian land, a vote that comes just weeks before Israel’s military offensive that has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches one year. Out of the U.N. General Assembly’s 193 member states, 124 of them voted in favor …

UN considers resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories
3 months ago

UN considers resolution demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly is considering a Palestinian resolution Tuesday demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year and calling for sanctions and an arms embargo against the country. Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, urged member nations to reject the measure, describing it as “an attempt …

UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

New Indian Express  

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Monday overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The US- The resolution — which was approved with 14 of the 15 Security Council members voting in favor and Russia abstaining — calls on Israel and Hamas “to fully implement …

Will Israel accept the new UN Gaza ceasefire resolution?
6 months, 1 week ago

Will Israel accept the new UN Gaza ceasefire resolution?

Al Jazeera  

While Hamas welcomed the ceasefire resolution passed in UNSC, Israel seems determined to continue the war in Gaza. The United Nations Security Council endorsed a United States-backed ceasefire resolution on Monday in the latest diplomatic effort to end eight months of Israel’s devastating military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s representative to the UN, Reut Shapir Ben-Naftaly, said the war …

UN Security Council backs plan for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
6 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council backs plan for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

ABC  

In short: The UN Security Council has backed plans for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with 14 council members voting in favour. On Monday, local time, the council adopted a US drafted resolution, backing a proposal outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas. US President Joe Biden urges Hamas to accept latest …

UN Security Council votes for U.S.-drafted Gaza ceasefire resolution
6 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council votes for U.S.-drafted Gaza ceasefire resolution

Raw Story  

The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to push Hamas to accept the proposal. The text — passed with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining — “welcomes” the truce and hostage release proposal announced on May 31 by President Joe Biden, and …

U.N. Security Council adopts a ceasefire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago

U.N. Security Council adopts a ceasefire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

The Hindu  

The UN Security Council on June 10 overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The resolution’s adoption, she said, “sent a clear message to Hamas to accept the cease-fire deal on the table.” “The fighting could stop today, if Hamas would do the same,” Thomas-Greenfield told …

UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Monday overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The resolution’s adoption, she said, “sent a clear message to Hamas to accept the cease-fire deal on the table.” “The fighting could stop today, if Hamas would do the same,” …

The Latest | UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago

The Latest | UN endorses US-backed cease-fire plan as Blinken holds talks on Gaza

Associated Press  

The U.N. Security Council on Monday afternoon overwhelmingly approved a U.S. resolution that welcomes a proposal for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The resolution urges both Israel and Hamas “to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also began a new visit to the region on Monday in the shadow of …

U.S. calls for UN Security Council vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan
6 months, 1 week ago

U.S. calls for UN Security Council vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan

The Hindu  

The United States announced on Sunday that it has requested a UN Security Council vote on its draft resolution backing a plan for an “immediate ceasefire with the release of hostages” between Israel and Hamas. At least 274 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were wounded in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza’s Health Ministry …

UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution
6 months, 1 week ago

UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution

Al Jazeera  

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution endorsing a US-backed ceasefire proposal that aims to end Israel’s eight-month assault on Gaza. Hamas has frequently said that any deal must lead to a permanent ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, an end to the Israeli siege of Gaza, reconstruction and “a serious exchange deal” between captives …

US calls Algeria’s proposed UN resolution demanding Israel halt offensive in Rafah not helpful
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US calls Algeria’s proposed UN resolution demanding Israel halt offensive in Rafah not helpful

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States said Wednesday a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and halt to Israel’s military operation in the southern city of Rafah “is not going to be helpful.” Algeria, the Arab representative on the council, circulated the draft resolution Tuesday evening to its 15 members after emergency council consultations on …

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace
7 months, 1 week ago

UNSC not arena to promote hegemony but peace

China Daily  

Delegates react to the voting results during the United Nations General Assembly vote on a draft resolution that would recognize the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member, in New York City, US May 10, 2024. The United Nations General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called …

143 countries snub US to vote in favour of Palestine at United Nations
7 months, 1 week ago

143 countries snub US to vote in favour of Palestine at United Nations

Hindustan Times  

In a major snub to the US support to Israel amid ongoing Gaza war, 143 countries voted in favor of a United Nations resolution to grant additional rights to Palestinians. In the vote at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, nine countries voted against the resolution, including the US and Israel, while 25 countries abstained. The results of a …

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership
7 months, 1 week ago

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership

News 18  

India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council “reconsider” the matter “favourably”. The 193-member General Assembly met in the morning for an emergency special session where the Arab Group resolution ‘Admission of …

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Live Mint  

The United Nations backed a Palestinian bid for membership on Friday with 143 countries — including India — voting for recognition. The resolution, introduced by the United Arab Emirates, says, "The State of Palestine is qualified for membership in the United Nations in accordance with Article 4 of the Charter and should therefore be admitted." While the passing of the …

UN General Assembly set to back Palestine’s bid for membership
7 months, 1 week ago

UN General Assembly set to back Palestine’s bid for membership

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nonetheless, the US said late on Thursday that the …

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid
7 months, 1 week ago

UNGA to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights, revive its UN membership bid

The Hindu  

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on May 10 on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favourably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The draft resolution “determines” that a state of Palestine is qualified for membership – dropping the original …

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
7 months, 1 week ago

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. While Friday’s resolution gives Palestine some new rights and privileges, it reaffirms that it remains a non-member observer state …

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?
7 months, 1 week ago

UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?

Al Jazeera  

A breakdown by country of the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution for Palestinian to become a full UN member. The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to support a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. Here is a …

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
7 months, 1 week ago

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Al Jazeera  

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises it as qualified to join and extends new rights and privileges. The United Nations General Assembly has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. The vote by the 193-member UNGA …

U.N. assembly approves resolution granting Palestinians new rights and reviving U.N. membership bid
7 months, 1 week ago

U.N. assembly approves resolution granting Palestinians new rights and reviving U.N. membership bid

LA Times  

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, shown at a 2022 U.N. General Assembly session, first delivered the authority’s application for U.N. membership more than a dozen years ago. The 193-member world body approved the Arab- and Palestinian- While Friday’s resolution gives Palestinians some new rights and privileges, it reaffirms that it remains a nonmember observer state without full U.N. membership and …

US' stand on Gaza resolution lacks legal standing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US' stand on Gaza resolution lacks legal standing

China Daily  

A woman holds a flag and a blue smoke bomb next to police officers as protesters demonstrate outside the US Consulate, calling on US to broker a deal to release hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, in Jerusalem, March 5, 2024. Fact is, resolution 2728 and all other similar decisions adopted by the Security Council are legally binding, as …

US exposes itself by vetoing resolution on Palestine
8 months ago

US exposes itself by vetoing resolution on Palestine

China Daily  

Representatives from the United Nations Security Council vote on Thursday in New York on a draft resolution that recommended the UN General Assembly admit Palestine as a full UN member. MINLU ZHANG / China Daily The vote in the United Nations Security Council on Palestine's full membership on Thursday highlights the enduring, but unfortunately unsuccessful, quest of the Palestinian people …

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN
8 months ago

Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN

The Hindu  

As concerns about a conflict, by design or miscalculation, between Israel and Iran grow stronger, news of the United Nations Security Council resolution on granting Palestine full-member status at the UN, that was vetoed by the United States, has not received the attention it should have. The “Question of Palestine” has been tossed around for decades, and even though the …

Why did Biden block UNSC resolution for Palestine statehood? US stand Explained
8 months ago

Why did Biden block UNSC resolution for Palestine statehood? US stand Explained

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, the United States stood alone in opposing a United Nations Security Council resolution to grant the Palestinian territories full UN membership and statehood. “This is the only path that ensures Israel’s security and its future as a democratic Jewish state, while also guaranteeing Palestinians can live in peace and dignity in their own state.” “We also have long …

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