A new vote for Palestinian membership in the United Nations

– International News – Tasnim news agency, Al Jazeera reported, 15 members of the Security Council on Friday to vote on a draft of a new resolution that calls for Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations. will hold a meeting.

The approval of this resolution requires that this resolution get at least 9 positive votes and not be vetoed by any of the permanent members of the Council.

The media reported that this The resolution has the support of 13 members of the Security Council, but is likely to be vetoed by the United States.

The members of the Security Council were not able to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations in their previous vote last Thursday. The Palestinians, who have been observer members of the United Nations since 2012, have been trying to become full members of this international body for several years.

Full membership in the United Nations is equivalent to the recognition of Palestine as a country. will be independent. Any application for membership in the United Nations must first be approved by the Security Council and then approved by the General Assembly.

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