Considering this, why is Palestine an observer state?
Perhaps the real reason is this simple: the overwhelming vote for Palestine to become a non-member observer state, 138 to 9, is a huge hit to the international legitimacy of the United States' stance on waiting for negotiations to bring about a two-state solution. Europe, meanwhile, overwhelmingly sided with Palestine.
Likewise, does the UK Recognise Palestine as a state? In September 2011, Britain said it would recognise Palestine as a state, but only with non-member observer status, rather than full membership, at the United Nations. In October 2014, the UK House of Commons passed a Motion which called on the Government to recognise Palestine as an independent state.
Secondly, what is meant by observer states?
Definition English: Observer status is a privilege granted by some organizations to non-members to give them an ability to participate in the organization's activities. Observers generally have a limited ability to participate in the IGO, lacking the ability to vote or propose resolutions.
Why is state of Palestine not in the UN?
On 29 November 2012, the United Nations General Assembly voted to upgrade the status of the Palestinians to that of a "non-member observer state". It follows a failed bid to join the international body as a full member state in 2011 because of a lack of support in the UN Security Council.
