Amid escalating tensions with Israel, war-torn Palestine has called for a vote for full membership in the UN Security Council this month. The Palestinian Authority emphasized the urgency of the matter, urging the Security Council to vote on their bid for full membership in the world body.

The disclosure was made by Riyad Mansour, the permanent observer at the United Nations, during a ministerial meeting on the Middle East at the United Nations Security Council, scheduled for April 18. While Mansour clarified that the vote has yet to be scheduled, the Palestinian delegation is pushing for a resolution on their long-standing application for full membership.

Since 2011, Palestine's application for full membership has been pending in the Security Council, which comprises 15 members, including the United States with veto power. The application requires at least a two-thirds majority vote among the 193-member Security Council to be approved.

Earlier this year, Palestine intensified its efforts to attain full membership in the United Nations, with the head of the delegation, Riyad Mansour, engaging in discussions with other member states. This move follows Israel's parliamentary vote in February, where the majority of the Knesset members opposed Palestinian independence.

In response to the parliamentary vote, Riyad Mansour asserted, "Only the people of Palestine have the authority to make decisions on any issue related to the rights and freedom of the Palestinians. Our freedom is not dependent on anyone's permission."

Although Palestine has been recognized as an 'observer' at the UN since 2012, granting limited participation in discussions and debates in the General Assembly, the pursuit of full membership remains a significant objective. According to the UN Charter, a country seeking full membership must obtain the recommendation of the Security Council, followed by consideration by the General Assembly.