United States blocks Palestinian request for full UN membership

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The United States has voted against a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, blocking the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state.

Move prevents the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state

Thomson Reuters

· Posted: Apr 18, 2024 5:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago

A large group of people walk, drive or cycle down a street with their belongings.

Palestinian citizens displaced from the city of Khan Yunis by Israeli raids travel to the city of Rafah on Jan. 22. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

The United States has voted against a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, blocking the world body from effectively recognizing a Palestinian state.

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