Israel downplayed the significance of a U.N. move to enhance the status of the Palestinians at the world body. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, called the resolution’s passage by a vote of 124-4 an “empty success” for the Palestinians. The Palestinians called it a “small victory” and said they looked forward to full-state status in the future.
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