"We want peace, we want freedom," Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour said to the UN. "A yes vote is a vote for Palestinian existence, it is not against any state. ... It is an investment in peace."

While the resolution does not grant full UN membership to Palestine, it acknowledges its qualification to join the organization.{ai:summary}<p>UN supports Palestinian bid for membership, US and Israel vote against. Resolution acknowledges Palestine's qualification to join UN. UN Security Council to reconsider favorably. #foreignaffairs</p>

UN backs Palestinian bid for membership with 143-9 vote

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