The U-N Security Council will vote on the Palestinians bid to become a full member state of the United Nations. According to diplomatic sources the vote is expected to occur Thursday or Friday due to lack of firm decision on the exact date. Malta's diplomatic mission, which holds the presidency of the Security Council in April, has yet to confirm a schedule. The Palestinians, who have had observer status at the world body since 20-12, have lobbied for reviving a 20-11 U-N membership application last week. The request which amounts to recognition of Palestinian state must first pass through the Security Council and then be endorsed by the General Assembly.
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