UN general assembly calls on Security Council to admit Palestine as member

The United Nations General Assembly has enhanced Palestine's rights within the organisation and called for it to be accepted as a member.

Palestine has had non-member observer state status since 2012, which allows some rights short of a full member.

Membership can only be decided upon by the UN Security Council.

The US recently vetoed a bid for full membership, but Friday's vote can be seen as a gesture of support for the Palestinians.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the resolution, saying it supported Palestinian efforts for another vote on the issue by the Security Council.