Palestinian Authority President condemns US veto of UN membership bid.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas criticized the US veto of a Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, branding it a "blatant aggression" against the Palestinian people and contrary to the desires of the international community.
Abbas asserted, "The United States has violated all international laws and has broken all the promises it talks about regarding the two-state solution and achieving peace in the region." He added that the current American administration not only reneged on promises but also enabled Israel to undermine the Palestinian National Authority.
According to Abbas, the positions taken by US President Joe Biden's administration have sparked "unprecedented anger" among Palestinians and in the region, potentially leading to greater instability and bolstering terrorism.
Following the US veto of the resolution on Thursday, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized that premature actions in New York would not lead to statehood for Palestinians, citing the UN headquarters' location.
Palestinian efforts for full member state recognition began in 2011, with their current status being a non-member observer state since November 2012.
It's worth noting that the US lacks an official diplomatic relationship with the Palestinian Authority.
The Israeli military reports detecting approximately 10 launches from southern Lebanon.
The Israel Defense Forces have reported detecting approximately 10 launches from southern Lebanon on Saturday. According to the IDF's Telegram channel, sirens were activated five times on Saturday morning.
Additionally, the IDF announced that aircraft had targeted a Hezbollah structure in the vicinity of Ayta ash Shab, as well as a "terrorist who operated within Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon
Clashes at Lebanon-Israel border
