Palestine membership on Interpol's agenda

The 85th Interpol General Assembly kicked off on Monday in the Indonesian island of Bali, with the agenda expected to focus on the membership of Palestine, according to PIC.

Around 830 delegates, including police chiefs from 164 of the 190 member countries, are taking part in the meeting, set to continue till Thursday, reported EFE news.

The subject of Palestine's incorporation as a member state, after it presented its request more than one year ago, is expected to be discussed amid strong opposition from Israel.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry undersecretary, Tayseer Jaradat, said a Palestinian delegation has carried out negotiations to garner support for Palestine’s membership bid.

He added that in case current endeavors do not turn out well in Today’s meeting, another application will be submitted in Interpol’s next gathering.

He said pressure and blackmails by Israel have been underway to overthrow the bid.