UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee
- The Palestinian Authority has requested reconsideration of its 2011 UN membership application, seeking full member status.
- The application is reviewed by a committee of 15 members, and approval requires at least nine votes in the Security Council.
- To become a full UN member, the Palestinians need approval with at least nine votes and no vetos from key nations including the US and Russia.
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Israel-Hamas war: the UN Security Council will discuss the status of Palestine at the end of April
On Monday, the executive body of the UN launched the process of examining the Palestinians' request for full membership in the United Nations. Described as “historic” by the Palestinian Authority, the approach is strongly condemned by Israel.

UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee
The United Nations Security Council president on Monday referred the Palestinian Authority's application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new member.
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