The Palestinians are asking the United Nations to raise their flag at the world body ahead of next month’s meeting of heads of state.
The move comes as the Palestinians seek to bolster their bid for statehood despite fierce opposition from Israel.
A draft resolution is presented to the General Assembly requesting that the flags of the state of Palestine and the Holy See be hoisted alongside those of the 193 member states.
The Vatican told the Palestinians not to include them in the flag initiative. Both the Vatican and the Palestinians have non-member status at the United Nations.
The resolution, co-sponsored by 21 countries including Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, could come up for a vote before September 15.
Pope Francis is due to address the opening session of the UN General Assembly during his upcoming US visit.
— AFP
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