"US Blocks Palestinian UN Membership Bid Despite International Support"

The US vetoed Palestine's request for full UN membership, with 12 in favor, one against, and two abstentions. This marks the fifth time the US has vetoed a Council resolution since the start of the current hostilities in Gaza. The US stated that it supports a two-State solution but believes Palestinian statehood can only come from direct negotiations between the parties. China expressed that the admission of Palestine as a full member of the UN is more urgent than ever before and pledged its support for Palestine's UN membership.