Editorial Note
The Security Council, on March 3, resumed consideration of the application of Israel for membership in the United Nations; see the second editorial note, page 766. During the ensuing discussion, Senator Austin announced that “The United States fully supports and will vote affirmatively on the application of the State of Israel for membership in the United Nations.” The text of his statement is printed in United Nations, Official Records of the Security Council, Fourth Year (hereinafter identified as SC, 4th yr.), No. 16, page 8.
On March 4, Senator Austin submitted the following draft resolution to the Council:
“The Security Council,
“Having received and considered the application of Israel for membership in the United Nations,
“Decides in its judgment that Israel is a peace-loving State and is able and willing to carry out the obligations contained in the Charter, and
“Recommends to the General Assembly that it admit Israel to membership in the United Nations.” (ibid., No. 17, page 8)
The resolution came to a vote the same day and was adopted by nine votes to one (Egypt). The United Kingdom abstained (ibid.,) page 14).