Jammu, April 3 -- The Palestinian leadership has reignited their campaign to attain complete recognition at the United Nations. In a crucial move, the Palestinian envoy to the UN formally requested that their 2011 application for membership be reconsidered. This comes as the recent conflict in Gaza highlighted the need for international support.

As per documents obtained, Riyad Mansour sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on April 3rd asking to reevaluate the longstanding bid. Originally introduced seven years ago, the proposal never came up for a vote at the Security Council. Now with renewed urgency, the Palestinians hope for Council discussion and a recommendation this month.

Their goal of full UN membership would a...