Despite strong opposition from the US and several European countries, UNESCO has shown initial support for Palestinian membership. The US has hinted at reprisals based on prohibitions on granting membership to those who do not meet certain requirements for a state.
Meanwhile, the drama of what will happen to the Palestinians bid for UN membership continues, as noted in the latest CMEP bulletin:
What’s Next at the UN?
Congress Gets Serious
Tensions on the Ground
Settlement Expansion Announced
Calls to Annex the West Bank?
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