According to an announcement of the Diplomatic Representation of Palestine to Greece issued on the same day, this decision consolidates "Greece's status in the Arab world and internationally as a steadfast and strong voice in favour of international legality [...] We thank Greece and the Greek people, who once again stood by our people, at their just struggle. We also thank the Greek political parties that supported our petition. With this decision, Greece aligned itself with the moral majority of the international community that took a stand against wars and occupation and in favour of freedom and peace."

Greek News Agenda: Greek Vote on Palestine’s UN Bid