Event · Diplomacy29 November 2012

Palestine gains UN observer State status

فلسطين دولة مراقب في الأمم المتحدة

Exact day29 November 2012

New York · Palestine

The General Assembly accords Palestine non-Member Observer State status, with 138 votes in favour, nine against, and 41 abstentions.

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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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General Assembly accords Palestine non-Member Observer State status

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Status of Palestine in the United Nations · General Assembly resolution

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