UN General Assembly adopts resolution for ending Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a resolution urging the end of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within one year. The non-binding resolution was supported by 124 member states, with 14 voting against and 43 abstaining. The resolution highlights the need for the occupation to end and calls for possible sanctions in cases of non-compliance.

Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, described the resolution as an important development for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. The resolution also calls for the realization of Palestinian sovereignty and statehood.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticized the resolution, stating that it does not contribute to peace efforts and undermines security concerns. The United States also opposed the resolution, raising concerns that it did not address the role of Hamas in Gaza and could hinder progress toward resolving the conflict.

Countries and organizations such as Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the European Union, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation expressed support for the resolution, emphasizing its alignment with international law and the call for a two-state solution.