Palestine today (September 27) joined Interpol as a member state, according to the organisation’s official Twitter.<br /><br />New member countries State of Palestine and Solomon Islands bring INTERPOL’s membership to 192. #INTERPOLGA pic.twitter.com/9LaggaQ6op— INTERPOL (@INTERPOL_HQ) September 27, 2017<br /><br />The move was opposed by Israel, in a vote at the international police organisation’s general assembly in Bejing, the tweet said.<br /><br />Israel’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment, saying earlier that Israel’s efforts to delay a vote until next year were unsuccessful.<br /><br />The Soloman Islands were also announced to be joining the list of member states.<br />
