Against the wishes of Israel and the U.S., the state of Palestine gains international importance
The region of Palestine has long been looking to be recognized by the United Nations as their own independent state. To be acknowledged as more than just an occupied territory with Israeli masters could greatly improve their position with regards to the rest of the world. Recently, the UN convened to vote on this issue and now Palestine is officially recognized as a “nonmember observer state”. But some people are not happy with this decision.
