Timeline Second Intifada to today 2010–2019 Palestine gains UN observer State status The General Assembly accords Palestine non-Member Observer State status, with 138 votes in favour, nine against, and 41 abstentions.
The story
The vote Two records of one event Sources ↓ Connected people & places Legacy context · not a reviewed claim Legacy context · not a reviewed claim 01
The vote The General Assembly voted to accord Palestine non-Member Observer State status. This is distinct from full United Nations membership.
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Two records of one event The adopted resolution records the decision. The UN meeting coverage reports the vote and statements made at the session. Both are attached to this single event.
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