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Palestinian authority hits out at US veto of UN membership
United States' Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood votes against resolution during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, April 18, 2024
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THE Palestinian Authority has accused the United States of “blatant aggression” against peace in the Middle East after it vetoed a draft United Nations security council resolution calling for Palestine to become a full member of the world body.
Twelve countries voted in favour, while Britain and Switzerland abstained.
The Palestinian Authority has had observer status since 2012 but cannot vote in UN proceedings.
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