![UN vote symbolically supports Palestinian membership in 80 characters 1 The results of a vote on a resolution for the UN Security Council to reconsider and support the full membership of Palestine into the United Nations is displayed during a special session of the UN General Assembly, at UN headquarters in New York City on May 10, 2024.](https://img.lemde.fr/2024/05/10/0/0/5764/3843/664/0/75/0/d4f2491_5439029-01-06.jpg)
Despite opposition from Israel and the US, the resolution passed, granting Palestine certain additional rights and privileges in the UN General Assembly starting in September.
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The resolution, introduced by the UAE, calls for the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s membership favorably. However, the US remains opposed to any recognition of statehood without bilateral agreement between Palestine and Israel.
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While the resolution signifies progress for the Palestinian people, it falls short of full membership, keeping Palestine as an observer state. The initiative faced obstacles from the US and Israel, hindering its Security Council approval in April.