50 years after China's admission, Taiwan remains shut out of UN
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50 years after China's admission, Taiwan remains shut out of UN: TAIPEI -- For two decades in its early years, the United Nations had a credibility problem ...
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- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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