The United States vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution recommending full membership for Palestine in the UN, citing support for a two-state solution through direct negotiations. Palestinian leaders condemned the veto as unjust, while Hamas strongly criticized the U.S. Israel praised the veto, asserting it would prevent Palestinian rejectionism. China expressed disappointment. The Palestinian bid for UN membership comes amid renewed conflict with Israel, with military tensions escalating around Gaza, particularly in Rafah.
Source – CGTN