Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Reuters
Context: The United Nations Security Council president has referred the Palestinian Authority’s application for full UN membership to the committee on new member admissions.
- The committee will assess the application’s compliance with U.N. membership requirements before potentially advancing it for a formal Security Council vote
To become a UN member:
- A state submits an application to the Secretary-General, accepting Charter commitments.
- The application is reviewed by the UNSC, needing approval from 9 of 15 members and no vetoes from the 5 permanent members.
- If approved, it goes to the General Assembly, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
- Membership becomes effective upon the adoption of a resolution.
