Saudi Arabia Expresses Regret Over UN Security Council’s Failure to Approve Palestinian Membership
In a bold and impactful move, Saudi Arabia has expressed deep regret for the United Nations Security Council’s failure to adopt a resolution accepting full membership of Palestine in the UN. The Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to social media platform X to issue an official statement, highlighting the consequences of this failure.
The statement emphasized that the failure to adopt the resolution allows for the Israeli occupation to continue its violations of international law without consequences, further pushing away the desired peace in the region.
Jordan and Qatar Join in Expressing Sorrow Over UN Security Council’s Decision
Adding to the chorus of disappointment, Jordan also expressed its sincere sorrow over the Security Council’s inability to approve the resolution admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN, citing the US veto power as the reason behind the setback.
Similarly, Qatar issued a statement through its foreign affairs ministry, expressing deep regret over the failure of the Security Council to adopt the draft resolution accepting full membership of the State of Palestine in the United Nations.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation Voices Deep Regret and Support for Palestine
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also joined in expressing deep regret over the Security Council’s failure to grant full membership to the State of Palestine in the United Nations. In a powerful statement, OIC affirmed Palestine’s legitimate right to embody its political and legal status within the UN, denouncing the use of the United States’ veto right as a hindrance to Palestinian rights.
OIC emphasized the importance of recognizing Palestine’s statehood as a crucial step towards achieving regional peace and security, and urged all nations to acknowledge the State of Palestine on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.