Marc Lamont Hill discusses Palestinian statehood with Jeffrey Sachs forward of the UN Safety Council vote on membership.
The United Nations Safety Council is scheduled to vote this Friday on the Palestinian Authority’s request for full UN membership, which if permitted would de facto recognise Palestine as a state. Nearly all of UN member states already recognise Palestine as a state, and Israel’s battle on Gaza has reignited extra requires a two-state answer.
The Israeli authorities opposes Palestinian sovereignty, however all eyes are on the US, which might use its veto energy to dam recognition.
So what could be anticipated from the UN Safety vote on Friday? And will recognition of a Palestinian state result in an finish to the battle?
On this UpFront Net Additional, Marc Lamont Hill talks to Columbia College Professor and Particular Advisor to the United Nations Jeffrey Sachs concerning the upcoming UN vote and the way forward for Palestine.