The Palestinian Authority wants the UN Security Council to vote this month on full membership in the international body. The move could be blocked by the United States, an ally of Israel.
Since October 7, Israel has been waging a devastating war on the Gaza Strip that has left tens of thousands of victims. The war has led to Israel being brought before the International Court of Justice on charges of committing genocide. Global pressure is increasing to resume mediation efforts to reach a two-state solution to establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.