# Palestinian participation in UN General Assembly > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palestinian-participation-in-un-general-assembly > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:11:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Palestinian and Moroccan officials held discussions to coordinate positions and unify regional efforts ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his intention to attend the assembly in New York, noting that international recognition of statehood must include practical measures to end settlement expansion and annexation. Abbas also sought to avoid previous difficulties regarding U.S. visa denials for Palestinian officials. Following these preparations, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with 152 votes in favor, 3 against, and 4 abstentions, allowing Palestine to participate in the session. The Arab Parliament welcomed the decision, with President Mohammed Al-Yamahi describing it as a victory for the right to representation. Under the resolution, Palestine is set to participate in public deliberations via a pre-recorded message to the President. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Arab Parliament welcomes UN decision on Palestinian participation The Arab Parliament welcomed a UN General Assembly resolution, supported by 152 nations, allowing Palestine to participate in the 81st session through pre-recorded messages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-parliament-welcomes-un-decision-on-palestinian-participation ### 2026-09-14: Palestinian and Moroccan officials coordinate ahead of UN General Assembly Palestinian and Moroccan officials are coordinating efforts ahead of the UN General Assembly, while President Mahmoud Abbas seeks full participation and recognition of Palestinian statehood. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palestinian-and-moroccan-officials-coordinate-ahead-of-un-general-assembly --- Cite as: Palestinian participation in UN General Assembly. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/palestinian-participation-in-un-general-assembly