The author can only say that the chess game played by Palestine this time is high, it is really high! This is a full-score operation that is worthy of learning from all countries.
Recently, the Permanent Representative of Palestine to the United Nations made a big move, saying that they are ready to submit another application to the Security Council, with a clear goal - to officially become a member of the United Nations!
This is no joke, but this is yet another major Palestinian attack on the international stage.
History is always strikingly similar
Don't look at the Palestine's stubbornness now, in fact, as early as 2011, they tried this road, but unfortunately the United States and Israel joined forces at that time to directly strangle this proposal in the cradle.
But this time, things are very different.
To become a full member of the United Nations, two hurdles must be crossed.
First, it has to get more than 9 votes in the Security Council, and none of the five bigwigs (permanent members) can use a veto.
Second, I had to go to the United Nations General Assembly to show off and get more than two-thirds of the votes.
To be honest, this is not easy, but the Palestinians seem to be confident this time.
To build a nation or not to build a state?
Before we get to know more about this wave of Palestinian operations, we must first clarify one thing: Is there a state in Palestine?
It's a bit of a mystery to say.
You say that it has established a state, but the United States and Israel do not recognize it; you say that it has not established a state, but 138 countries in the world have recognized its sovereign statehood.
This is simply "Schrödinger's founding"!
In fact, the crux of the matter lies in the Montevideo Convention.
The Convention sets four criteria for sovereign states, the most important of which is that they must have a clear territory.
But right now, the Palestinians and Israel are still fighting over turf.
So, do you think this Palestine is a sovereign state?
But then again, more and more people in the world now feel that as long as a country is recognized by the majority of countries, it is considered a sovereign state.
Palestine's application for membership in the United Nations this time is to use this path to consolidate its status as a sovereign state.
Gambling under conflict of interest
When Israel heard the news, it probably jumped to its feet.
Do you think, if Palestine really becomes a member of the United Nations, how will Israel take "special care" of it in the future?
After all, the UN Charter clearly stipulates that there should be no rude behavior among Member States.
As Israel's strong backing, the United States naturally stands on Israel's side.
Back then, as soon as Obama heard that Palestine was going to apply for membership in the United Nations, he immediately said that he would use a veto to stop it.
It can be seen how much the United States and Israel do not want Palestine to become a sovereign state.
Palestine's trick – "Pumping the general"
This time, however, Palestine seems to be on the right track.
What a wonderful way they used this "drawn" tactic!
If you think about it, the relationship between the United States and Israel is very tense right now.
By applying for membership in the United Nations at this time, Palestine is simply creating a difficult problem for Israel: Do you want my big brother in the United States to use a veto, or do you want me to join the United Nations smoothly?
If Israel chooses to let the United States use its veto power, then they will have to obediently listen to the United States, and their military operations in Gaza will have to be greatly restricted.
If they choose to admit Palestine to the United Nations, they will have to treat Palestine as a truly sovereign state.
This is a real dilemma for Israel!
So, this move by Palestine to apply for membership in the United Nations is really wonderful!
It is not only possible to make them officially sovereign, but also to make relations between the United States and Israel more delicate.
It's like killing two birds with one stone!