The Influence of the United States' Veto Right on the Failure of Palestine to Become a Member of the UN

Abstract

This research examines the influence of the United States' veto on the failure of Palestine's efforts to become a full member of the UN. The main focus of the research is on the use of the veto right by the US in the context of Palestine's application for membership in the UN in 2011 and 2024. This study explains the concept of the veto right in the UN, the history and purpose of its creation, as well as its implications for international relations, especially in the case of Palestine. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods to examine the influence of the United States' veto on the failure of Palestine's efforts to become a member of the UN. Data collection was carried out through three main techniques: literature study, document analysis, and online data search. The research results show that the US veto has a significant influence in hindering Palestine's efforts to become a full member of the UN, even though the majority of Security Council members support it. This research also discusses criticism of the veto right system and its implications for the principle of equality of state sovereignty in international law.