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<p>On Friday (May 10), the UN&nbsp;General Assembly voted to provide Palestine with additional "rights and privileges" and urged the Security Council to reconsider its request for membership in the United Nations. The resolution, sponsored by Arab and Palestinian representatives, was endorsed by the 193-member world body with a vote of 143-9, with 25 abstentions.</p>

<p>On April 18, the United States blocked a council resolution that enjoyed broad support, which wanted to facilitate Palestine's full membership in the United Nations—a goal long pursued by Palestinians but opposed by Israel.</p>

<p>Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stated unequivocally on Thursday that the Biden administration was against the assembly resolution. The United States, along with Israel, was among the nine countries that voted against it.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;How is Gaza war shaping US politics?</strong></p>

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<p>“We’ve been very clear from the beginning there is a process for obtaining full membership in the United Nations, and this effort by some of the Arab countries and the Palestinians is to try to go around that,” Wood said Thursday.</p>

<p>“We have said from the beginning the best way to ensure Palestinian full membership in the U.N. is to do that through negotiations with Israel. That remains our position,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What does the resolution state?</strong></h2>

<p>The resolution now states that Palestine meets the qualifications for membership without the previous requirement of being deemed "a peace-loving state" by the General Assembly. It suggests that the Security Council should reconsider Palestine's request for membership in a positive light.</p>

<p>The renewed effort for full Palestinian UN&nbsp;membership coincides with the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly highlighted by the recent hostilities in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, along with the reported death toll of over 34,000 people by Gaza health officials, has sparked widespread condemnation in various council and assembly gatherings.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On Friday (May 10), the UN General Assembly voted to provide Palestine with additional "rights and privileges" and urged the Security Council to reconsider its request for membership in the United Nations.

On Friday (May 10), the UN General Assembly voted to provide Palestine with additional "rights and privileges" and urged the Security Council to reconsider its request for membership in the United Nations. The resolution, sponsored by Arab and Palestinian representatives, was endorsed by the 193-member world body with a vote of 143-9, with 25 abstentions. On April 18, the United States blocked a council resolution that enjoyed broad support, which wanted to facilitate Palestine's full membership in the United Nations—a goal long pursued by Palestinians but opposed by Israel. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stated unequivocally on Thursday that the Biden administration was against the assembly resolution. The United States, along with Israel, was among the nine countries that voted against it. Also watch | How is Gaza war shaping US politics? “We’ve been very clear from the beginning there is a process for obtaining full membership in the United Nations, and this effort by some of the Arab countries and the Palestinians is to try to go around that,” Wood said Thursday. “We have said from the beginning the best way to ensure Palestinian full membership in the U.N. is to do that through negotiations with Israel. That remains our position,” he added. Also read | Amid Gaza protests, US ambassador to India Garcetti skips JNU meet What does the resolution state? The resolution now states that Palestine meets the qualifications for membership without the previous requirement of being deemed "a peace-loving state" by the General Assembly. It suggests that the Security Council should reconsider Palestine's request for membership in a positive light. The renewed effort for full Palestinian UN membership coincides with the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly highlighted by the recent hostilities in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, along with the reported death toll of over 34,000 people by Gaza health officials, has sparked widespread condemnation in various council and assembly gatherings. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Hamas on Friday (May 10) released footage of what it claimed was an attack targeting the Israeli soldiers in a neighbourhood in Gaza City and bombing in Beersheba city.</p>

<p>As per news agency Reuters, the videos shared on the Palestinian militant group's official Telegram channel were captioned to show an attack aimed at a group of Israeli snipers south of the Al-Zaytoun neighbourhood in Gaza City and the bombing of the "occupied city" of Beersheba.</p>

<p>WION was unable to independently verify the footage released or the location, and when they were filmed.</p>

<h2><strong>Hamas says truce talks back to 'square one'</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the group on Friday (May 10) &nbsp;stated that the talks to broker a ceasefire deal and hostage release were back to "square one" after Israel rejected a truce plan submitted by mediators.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Palestinian-based militant group released a statement saying, "The rejection of the mediators' proposal by Israel... has returned matters to square one."&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further stated that it would confer with other Palestinian factions on its plan for talks to put an end to the war which was triggered by its deadly assault against Israel.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Israel-Hamas War: Four Israeli soldiers killed in North Gaza, tanks advances into Rafah</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas alleged it had agreed to the plan, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced civilians, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes a day after the negotiating teams of both sides, Israel as well as Hamas, left Cairo talks on the terms of a truce without a deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The militant group was pressing for a "permanent ceasefire", however, Israel has long opposed the move stating that it will first dismantle Hamas.</p>

<p>Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya on Friday said that the militant group wants calmness and a prisoners swap deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the war to continue.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hamas on Friday (May 10) released footage of what it claimed was an attack targeting the Israeli soldiers in a neighbourhood in Gaza City and bombing in Beersheba city.

Hamas on Friday (May 10) released footage of what it claimed was an attack targeting the Israeli soldiers in a neighbourhood in Gaza City and bombing in Beersheba city. As per news agency Reuters, the videos shared on the Palestinian militant group's official Telegram channel were captioned to show an attack aimed at a group of Israeli snipers south of the Al-Zaytoun neighbourhood in Gaza City and the bombing of the "occupied city" of Beersheba. WION was unable to independently verify the footage released or the location, and when they were filmed. Hamas says truce talks back to 'square one' Meanwhile, the group on Friday (May 10) stated that the talks to broker a ceasefire deal and hostage release were back to "square one" after Israel rejected a truce plan submitted by mediators. Also read: Gaza war: 'Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated int'l law' The Palestinian-based militant group released a statement saying, "The rejection of the mediators' proposal by Israel... has returned matters to square one." It further stated that it would confer with other Palestinian factions on its plan for talks to put an end to the war which was triggered by its deadly assault against Israel. WATCH | Israel-Hamas War: Four Israeli soldiers killed in North Gaza, tanks advances into Rafah × Hamas alleged it had agreed to the plan, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced civilians, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. This comes a day after the negotiating teams of both sides, Israel as well as Hamas, left Cairo talks on the terms of a truce without a deal. The militant group was pressing for a "permanent ceasefire", however, Israel has long opposed the move stating that it will first dismantle Hamas. Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya on Friday said that the militant group wants calmness and a prisoners swap deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the war to continue. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>In a dramatic display of outrage, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded a copy of the UN Charter during the&nbsp;United Nations General Assembly session in New York on Friday (May 10). This happened as a resolution supporting full UN membership for Palestine was overwhelmingly passed during the session.</p>

<h2><strong>Resolution for Palestine's membership</strong></h2>

<p>The UNGA in an overwhelming vote passed a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member. The resolution, which was proposed by the United Arab Emirates, received the backing of 143 nations, including India.</p>

<p>While 25 countries abstained, nine, including the United States and Israel, opposed it.</p>

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<p>This vote grants Palestine, currently an observer state, a stronger push towards full membership, a status that must ultimately be approved by the Security Council.</p>

<h2><strong>A 'clear violation'</strong></h2>

<p>Ambassador Erdan vehemently criticised the resolution, branding it a "clear violation" of the UN Charter and accusing the General Assembly of bypassing a US veto that was cast in the Security Council the previous month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This day will go down in infamy," Erdan declared during his impassioned speech. "I want the entire world to remember this moment, this immoral act...today I want to hold up a mirror for you, so you can see what exactly you are inflicting upon the UN Charter with this destructive vote. You are shredding the UN Charter with your own hands," he told the assembly members as he held up a miniature shredder and shredded a copy of the UN charter.</p>

<p>Watch video here:</p>

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<p>Erdan escalated his rhetoric by saying that the resolution opens up the UN to "modern day Nazis," a reference to Hamas.</p>

<p>Calling Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, "the Hitler of our times," he said, "Today, you are also about to grant privileges and rights&nbsp;to the future terror state of Hamas. You have opened up the United Nations for modern day Nazis, to the Hitler of our times."</p>

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<p>Holding up an image of Sinwar, Erdan further added, "I present to you the future outcome of today's vote...the soon-to-be President, Yahya Sinwar, President tyrant of the State of Hamas, sponsored by the UN, and he owes his deepest gratitude to you, the General Assembly."</p>

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<p>Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, echoed Erdan’s sentiments, denouncing the resolution as an "absurd decision" that underlines the UN's "structural bias."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He argued that "the message that the UN is sending to our suffering region: violence pays off."</p>

<p>"The decision to upgrade the status of Palestinians in the UN is a prize for Hamas terrorists after they committed the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust."</p>

<p>On the other side, Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution as a significant step forward for Palestine's international recognition and stated that the Palestinian Authority would pursue full membership through the Security Council. However, this move is likely to face a US veto, mirroring a similar veto in April that blocked a resolution from advancing.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a dramatic display of outrage, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded a copy of the UN Charter during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York on Friday (May 10).

In a dramatic display of outrage, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan shredded a copy of the UN Charter during the United Nations General Assembly session in New York on Friday (May 10). This happened as a resolution supporting full UN membership for Palestine was overwhelmingly passed during the session. Resolution for Palestine's membership The UNGA in an overwhelming vote passed a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member. The resolution, which was proposed by the United Arab Emirates, received the backing of 143 nations, including India. While 25 countries abstained, nine, including the United States and Israel, opposed it. Also read | UN General Assembly votes for granting Palestine new rights, member status This vote grants Palestine, currently an observer state, a stronger push towards full membership, a status that must ultimately be approved by the Security Council. A 'clear violation' Ambassador Erdan vehemently criticised the resolution, branding it a "clear violation" of the UN Charter and accusing the General Assembly of bypassing a US veto that was cast in the Security Council the previous month. "This day will go down in infamy," Erdan declared during his impassioned speech. "I want the entire world to remember this moment, this immoral act...today I want to hold up a mirror for you, so you can see what exactly you are inflicting upon the UN Charter with this destructive vote. You are shredding the UN Charter with your own hands," he told the assembly members as he held up a miniature shredder and shredded a copy of the UN charter. Watch video here: Today, I demonstrated to the General Assembly what they are doing to the UN Charter by ignoring it and shredded it on the stage. I told the ambassadors that today will go down in infamy and I want the world to remember when they shredded the UN Charter to advance a Nazi regime… pic.twitter.com/NulOtHsAdK — Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) May 10, 2024 × Erdan escalated his rhetoric by saying that the resolution opens up the UN to "modern day Nazis," a reference to Hamas. Calling Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, "the Hitler of our times," he said, "Today, you are also about to grant privileges and rights to the future terror state of Hamas. You have opened up the United Nations for modern day Nazis, to the Hitler of our times." Also read | Gaza war: Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated international law, says Washington Holding up an image of Sinwar, Erdan further added, "I present to you the future outcome of today's vote...the soon-to-be President, Yahya Sinwar, President tyrant of the State of Hamas, sponsored by the UN, and he owes his deepest gratitude to you, the General Assembly." This is the future president of the terrorist state that the UN is promoting‼️ I showed the ambassadors the picture of Yahya Sinwar and made clear: in the future you will have to explain why you did everything to give today's Nazis a state of terror. Watch and retweet >> pic.twitter.com/LDLO6PUvQ6 — Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) May 10, 2024 × Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, echoed Erdan’s sentiments, denouncing the resolution as an "absurd decision" that underlines the UN's "structural bias." He argued that "the message that the UN is sending to our suffering region: violence pays off." "The decision to upgrade the status of Palestinians in the UN is a prize for Hamas terrorists after they committed the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust." On the other side, Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour welcomed the resolution as a significant step forward for Palestine's international recognition and stated that the Palestinian Authority would pursue full membership through the Security Council. However, this move is likely to face a US veto, mirroring a similar veto in April that blocked a resolution from advancing. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Just a day after US President Joe Biden issued his starkest warning yet against a full ground invasion in Rafah, Israel on Thursday (May 9) bombarded areas of the populous city.</p>

<p>This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Biden's threat to withhold weapons from his country if it assaults the Southern Gaza City.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel to proceed with its operation in Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Late on Thursday, a senior Israeli official, as per Reuters, stated that indirect negotiations in Cairo aimed at ceasing hostilities had concluded without a ceasefire agreement. The country will now continue its military operations in Rafah and other areas, as per plan, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has communicated its reservations regarding Hamas's proposed terms for a hostage release, said the official.</p>

<p>In a video statement, Netanyahu emphasised Israel's resolve, stating, "If we need to ... we will stand alone. If we must, we shall fight with our fingernails."</p>

<p>"But we have much more than our fingernails," he added.</p>

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<p>The situation in Rafah worsened as Israeli forces launched attacks. In one airstrike on two homes in the Sabra neighbourhood, at least 12 people, including women and children, were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters reports that this includes a senior commander from the Al-Mujahedeen Brigades and his family. As per the group, the family of another group leader, medics, and relatives were also killed in the strike.</p>

<p>Another attack near a mosque killed at least three people and wounded several others.</p>

<p>Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said their fighters responded by targeting Israeli tanks with anti-tank rockets and mortars on the eastern outskirts of the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rafah is the biggest urban area in Gaza, not yet overrun by Israeli forces. Due to this, it has become the refuge for displaced Gazans from other bombarded areas with its population swelling to hundreds of thousands.</p>

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<h2><strong>In the US</strong></h2>

<p>The White House reiterated its position that a full-scale military operation in Rafah would not help Israel achieve its strategic goals.</p>

<p>US spokesperson John Kirby emphasised the significant pressure already on Hamas and suggested other strategies to target the group's leadership that would pose less risk to civilians.</p>

<p>"Smashing into Rafah, in [President Biden's] view, will not advance," Israel's aim of defeating the Hamas, he said.</p>

<p>The conflict has already caused substantial casualties, with Gaza's health ministry reporting nearly 35,000 deaths and around 80,000 injuries, mostly among civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Just a day after US President Joe Biden issued his starkest warning yet against a full ground invasion in Rafah, Israel on Thursday (May 9) bombarded areas of the populous city.

Just a day after US President Joe Biden issued his starkest warning yet against a full ground invasion in Rafah, Israel on Thursday (May 9) bombarded areas of the populous city. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Biden's threat to withhold weapons from his country if it assaults the Southern Gaza City. Israel to proceed with its operation in Gaza Late on Thursday, a senior Israeli official, as per Reuters, stated that indirect negotiations in Cairo aimed at ceasing hostilities had concluded without a ceasefire agreement. The country will now continue its military operations in Rafah and other areas, as per plan, he said. Israel has communicated its reservations regarding Hamas's proposed terms for a hostage release, said the official. In a video statement, Netanyahu emphasised Israel's resolve, stating, "If we need to ... we will stand alone. If we must, we shall fight with our fingernails." "But we have much more than our fingernails," he added. Also read | Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'stand alone' and 'will fight with fingernails' The situation in Rafah worsened as Israeli forces launched attacks. In one airstrike on two homes in the Sabra neighbourhood, at least 12 people, including women and children, were killed. Reuters reports that this includes a senior commander from the Al-Mujahedeen Brigades and his family. As per the group, the family of another group leader, medics, and relatives were also killed in the strike. Another attack near a mosque killed at least three people and wounded several others. Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said their fighters responded by targeting Israeli tanks with anti-tank rockets and mortars on the eastern outskirts of the city. Rafah is the biggest urban area in Gaza, not yet overrun by Israeli forces. Due to this, it has become the refuge for displaced Gazans from other bombarded areas with its population swelling to hundreds of thousands. Also read | Gaza war: Hamas and Israel teams leave Egypt amid 'ongoing' mediation efforts In the US The White House reiterated its position that a full-scale military operation in Rafah would not help Israel achieve its strategic goals. US spokesperson John Kirby emphasised the significant pressure already on Hamas and suggested other strategies to target the group's leadership that would pose less risk to civilians. "Smashing into Rafah, in [President Biden's] view, will not advance," Israel's aim of defeating the Hamas, he said. The conflict has already caused substantial casualties, with Gaza's health ministry reporting nearly 35,000 deaths and around 80,000 injuries, mostly among civilians. (With inputs from agencies)

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