Riyad Mansour
US veto on Palestinian UN membership criticized as “irresponsible” and “disappointing”

The session held on May 1 was in response to the US veto on the April 18 vote over Palestine’s UN membership

After 13 years, Palestine renews attempts to become full member of the UN

Though 140 out of 193 UN members already recognize Palestinian statehood, it will depend on the UNSC to finally decide the fate of Palestinian membership bid

Israeli bombings in Gaza Israel to impose total blockade of Gaza as air strikes continue

Palestinian ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour questioned the stance taken by some countries and media houses regarding Israel’s so-called “right to defend,” saying that it was a wrong understanding of history which only starts when Israelis are hurt

Riyad Mansour Palestine UN At UNSC meeting, Israel’s atrocities under the scanner

The Palestinian envoy recently announced a renewed effort to gain full UN membership following UN Security Council discussions on conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories and the political process