Interpol approves membership for State of Palestine, a move opposed by Israel
- 7 years ago
Palestine today (September 27) joined Interpol as a member state, according to the organisation’s official Twitter.
New member countries State of Palestine and Solomon Islands bring INTERPOL’s membership to 192. #INTERPOLGA pic.twitter.com/9LaggaQ6op— INTERPOL (@INTERPOL_HQ) September 27, 2017
The move was opposed by Israel, in a vote at the international police organisation’s general assembly in Bejing, the tweet said.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment, saying earlier that Israel’s efforts to delay a vote until next year were unsuccessful.
The Soloman Islands were also announced to be joining the list of member states.
New member countries State of Palestine and Solomon Islands bring INTERPOL’s membership to 192. #INTERPOLGA pic.twitter.com/9LaggaQ6op— INTERPOL (@INTERPOL_HQ) September 27, 2017
The move was opposed by Israel, in a vote at the international police organisation’s general assembly in Bejing, the tweet said.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment, saying earlier that Israel’s efforts to delay a vote until next year were unsuccessful.
The Soloman Islands were also announced to be joining the list of member states.