By TPS on J-Wire…
Israel was elected for the first time to serve as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Monday, receiving 154 votes, more than two-thirds of the vote of UN member states.
Israel now has the ability to vote, offer proposals for discussion, start initiatives on one of the UN’s three main bodies.
ECOSOC coordinates the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the 15 specialized agencies, the eight functional commissions and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction.
“This is an incredible achievement for Israel and comes despite the efforts of Palestinians and their supporters against us,” said Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations and the US.
“Choosing Israel to serve on ECOSOC is a recognition of our innovation and creativity, which serves to benefit all nations of the world, as well as evidence of our diplomatic efforts throughout the international community,” said Erdan.
“I will continue to lead the State of Israel to further achievements and to expand cooperation efforts at the UN, despite efforts by the Palestinians and their supporters,” he vows.
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