The body now refers to Mahmoud Abbas as ‘head of state’; Israeli officials insist name change has no practical applications outside UN headquarters By Raphael Ahren December 25, 2012, 2:44 pm- Quote:
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While legislative scholars and political pundits continue to debate the exact meaning of the upgrade of the Palestinians to a nonmember observer state, the United Nations last week officially changed the way it refers to the body: it’s now the “State of Palestine,” as opposed to merely “Palestine.”
The name change is based on an opinion by the UN’s legal department, and might not have any practical implications on the ground, Israeli officials say. But on a symbolic level, the decision will likely boost aspirations of Palestinian leaders who hope their newly gained status will help them establish a full-fledged independent state. http://www.timesofisrael.com/after-upgrading-status-un-officially-switches-from-palestine-to-state-of-palestine/
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