Israel Becomes Member Of United Nations

Israel was admitted to the United Nations after a vote of 37 to 12, with nine abstentions. Assembly President Herbert B. Ebat announced the admission, leading to a walkout by delegates from Arab states opposed to Israel's membership. Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Sharif received congratulations from other UN members, including the United States. Meanwhile, Israel celebrated its first anniversary of statehood according to the Hebrew calendar, with festivities in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other locations.

Where was Israel's flag added to the United Nations?

• Geneva, Switzerland

• Lake Success, New York

• Paris, France

• Vienna, Austria

What was the result of the vote for Israel's admission to the UN?

• 45 to 15

• 40 to 10

• 50 to 8

• 37 to 12

Which countries walked out in protest of Israel's admission?

• Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Libya, and Sudan

• Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and UAE

• Lebanon, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Iraq

• Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mauritania, and Somalia

Who congratulated Israel's Foreign Minister at the UN?

• British Delegate

• French Delegate

• United States Delegate

• Russian Delegate

What event was celebrated almost simultaneously in Palestine?

• The opening of a new parliament

• The establishment of a new capital

• The signing of a peace treaty

• Israel's first anniversary of statehood