The Common Meeting of the United Nations voted in favor of the request of the Palestinian Authority for its inclusion, as a full member, within the worldwide Group.
The decision gathered 143 votes in favor to 9 in opposition to, together with these of the USA and Israel, whereas 25 states abstained.
As well as, the decision offers the Palestinians some extra rights as observers.
Nevertheless, the decision is reportedly symbolic, as the USA is anticipated to veto it when the difficulty involves the Safety Council.
Reacting, Israel's International Ministry referred to as the choice “absurd” and the decision “a present to Hamas.”
For his half, the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, mentioned that the Common Meeting's assist for the Palestinian request strengthens their efforts for a brand new vote on the matter within the Safety Council.
Supply: Radio RIK / APE
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