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General Assembly Palestinian Statehood Vote - by Stephen Lendman
Earlier articles discussed it, accessed through the following links:
They explain that in 1987, Law Professor Francis Boyle was Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) legal advisor in drafting its 1988 Declaration of Independence.
In the late 1980s, he was asked, "Why should the PLO crate an independent state?" He responded, saying:
If you don't, "you will forfeit the moral right to lead your people."
The second link discusses his "CREATE THE STATE OF PALESTINE" Memorandum of Law, describing characteristics for world community recognition. Palestine easily qualifies for statehood and full de jure UN membership.
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