UN Security Council Advances Palestine's Bid for Full Membership Amid Opposition

The referral of Palestine's application to a UN committee marks a pivotal moment, facing strong opposition from Israel and the US.

The UN Security Council has referred the State of Palestine's application for full membership to its Committee on the Admission of New Members, marking a significant step in Palestine's long-standing bid to become a UN member state.
The move has sparked intense reactions, with Israel vehemently opposing the application, accusing the Palestinians of seeking the destruction of Israel and comparing their efforts to Nazi ideology.
The US, a key player in the Security Council with veto power, has indicated its opposition to the bid, aligning with long-standing policy that Palestinian statehood should be negotiated directly between Israel and the Palestinians.
Despite opposition, the Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has renewed its push for full UN membership amid ongoing conflict with Israel in Gaza, highlighting the unresolved Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The application's progress comes amid a backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza nearing its sixth month and international debates intensifying over the path to peace in the region.