The Palestinian presidency issued a strong statement on Thursday condemning the United States for using its veto power to block Palestine's bid for full membership in the United Nations. The presidency characterized the veto as unfair, immoral, and unjustified, going against the will of the international community that supports Palestine's quest for full UN membership.
The statement accused the US of backing Israeli military actions in Palestinian territories and impeding the peace process by repeatedly vetoing resolutions that uphold Palestinian rights. It highlighted the contradiction in American policy, which claims to endorse a two-state solution while obstructing UN efforts to implement this solution for Palestine.
According to the presidency, achieving lasting peace in the region depends on ending Israeli occupation and recognizing Palestinian rights, including self-determination and sovereignty over East Jerusalem. The statement underscored the importance of international institutions like the UN in advancing the Palestinian cause and called for solidarity in addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the Palestinian people.
