United Nations Security Council Debate on Palestinian Statehood

SOURCE npr.org
The United Nations Security Council debated whether to admit the State of Palestine as a full voting member, but the U.S. vetoed the bid. The General Assembly may still approve Palestinian statehood. Support is broad outside the U.S. and its allies, but the U.S. maintains that statehood should come after a negotiated peace agreement. The conflict between Israel and Palestine has international implications and calls for a two-State solution.

Key Points

  • U.S. vetoed Palestinian bid for full U.N. membership
  • General Assembly may still approve Palestinian statehood
  • International support for Palestinian statehood
  • Calls for a negotiated peace agreement for Palestinian statehood

Pros

  • Potential for Palestinian statehood approval in the General Assembly
  • Broad international support for Palestinian statehood
  • Calls for a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict

Cons

  • U.S. veto on Palestinian bid for full membership
  • Continued conflict between Israel and Palestine
  • Opposition from Israel to Palestinian statehood