The United Nations General Assembly voted 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and requests, and to reconsider its request to become a UN member. The US, Argentina, the Czech Republic and Hungary, along with four Pacific nations, align with Israel in voting against the resolution.
The United Nations General Assembly votes 143–9 with 25 abstentions to approve a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges, and to reconsider Palestine's request to become a UN member. The ninecountriesthatopposedtheresolutionwereArgentina, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel,Micronesia,Nauru, Palau, PapuaNew Guinea and the UnitedStates.