UN General Assembly Supports Palestine's Bid for Membership Amidst Israeli Protest

The UN General Assembly recently passed a resolution with 143 votes in favor, supporting Palestine's bid for UN membership. The resolution does not grant full membership but recognizes Palestine as qualified, allowing it certain privileges from September 2024. Amid ongoing regional tensions, reactions varied significantly. Palestine viewed the vote as a moral victory, while the Israeli ambassador responded by dramatically tearing up a copy of the UN Charter, signaling strong opposition to the move. The future of Palestine's full membership remains uncertain due to the potential for a US veto in the Security Council.