Oct. 7, 2015 | Monocle 24 - The Globalist
Live report from Ramallah on the latest following a new wave of clashes between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Lena Odgaard has been a regular contributor to the American independent radio station, Free Speech Radio News (FSRN) since January 2013. Additionally, she has reported for international outlets including Radio France International (RFI) and Monocle24.
Monocle24 : Palestinians seek resolution to raise their flag at the UN
September 2, 2015 | Monocle 24 - The Briefing
Child waves Palestinian flags in Ramallah as president Abbas addresses the UN General Assembly asking for recognition as state on November 29, 2012. PHOTO: Lena Odgaard
The Palestinian Mission to the UN has asked for the flags on non-member states such as that of Palestine and the Holy See be raised after the flags of member states when leaders from around the world convene.
The Israeli ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, has formally complained to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and current president of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa of Uganda and accused the Palestinians of "attempting to swiftly change longstanding UN tradition in order to score political points."
But why is the move so important to the Palestinians and what is the likelihood of the draft resolution being accepted?