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June 15, 2016 9:50 pm at 9:50 pm
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allusernamestaken
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kvy613:
That depends on the resolution.
General Assembly resolutions are merely recommendations; states can choose whether to abide by them or ignore them.
The same is true for most Security Council resolutions. Only Security Council resolutions that are worded in a very specific manner are considered legally binding.
If Israel violated a legally binding resolution, in a worst case scenario, the country would face international sanctions and/or international armed force.
Joseph, you’re mistaken: The UN’s recognition of Israel allows Israel to participate in UN proceedings, but does not affect Israel’s status as a state.