US Deputy Permanent Representative Robert Wood addressed the UN General Assembly. The General Assembly discussed the US veto of the draft resolution on Palestinian membership in the UN UN
The General Assembly on Wednesday held a debate on Palestine’s rejected request to become a full member of the UN. During a Security Council meeting on April 18, the United States vetoed a draft resolution that would have recommended that the General Assembly hold a vote on the issue.
According to resolution 76/262, the Assembly meets within 10 days after a permanent member of the Security Council uses the veto.
B In 2012, Palestine was granted the status of a “non-permanent member observer state” of the UN. This means that it can participate in all UN meetings, with the exception of voting on draft resolutions and decisions in its main bodies.
Disagreements in the Security Council  ;
“Divisions remain within the Security Council that impede the Council’s ability to effectively discharge its responsibilities,” said a statement on behalf of General Assembly President Dennis Francis.
He called on countries to use today’s discussion to discuss “the question of how the two main organs of the United Nations – the General Assembly and the Security Council – can work together to achieve a comprehensive, just and viable solution to the Palestinian question.” /p>
US supports Palestinian statehood
During the meeting, US Deputy Permanent Representative Robert Wood said that as a permanent member of the Security Council, his country has a special responsibility to ensure that its actions promote peace and security and are consistent with the UN Charter.
He said the report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members reflects Lack of consensus among Committee members as to whether the applicant, Palestine, meets the criteria set out in Article IV of the UN Charter, in particular whether it meets the requirements to be considered a State. p>
Wood said the United States has long called on the Palestinian Authority to implement needed reforms, noting that “Hamas, a terrorist organization, currently exercises power and influence in Gaza.” Stressing that Washington continues to support a two-state solution, Wood stressed that the US veto “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood, but is an acknowledgment that it will only be achieved through direct negotiations between the parties.”