The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The resolution also called for an international conference in June 2025 to further progress the two-state solution.
The vote passed with 157 members in favor, 8 against—including Israel, the United States, Hungary, and Argentina—while 7 members abstained.
The resolution reaffirms support for a two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized borders based on the pre-1967 lines.
“The resolution stresses the urgent need for collective efforts to launch credible negotiations on all final status issues in the Middle East peace process,” the General Assembly stated in a press release.
The resolution also outlined plans for a high-level international conference in New York in June 2025, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, to resolve the Palestinian issue peacefully and implement the two-state solution.
Until the conference takes place, the resolution calls on both Israel and Palestine to act responsibly and adhere to international law and previous agreements. It specifically demands that Israel cease settlement activities and evacuate settlers from Palestinian territories.
The General Assembly reiterated that all Palestinian territories—including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip—are considered occupied under international law.
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour addressed the assembly before the vote, emphasizing that the Palestinian issue remains a critical test for the credibility of the United Nations. He accused Israel of attempting to destroy and displace the Palestinian people in pursuit of land annexation, warning that such actions would lead to continued conflict in the region.
“The situation is dire, and it is imperative that the international community act to prevent further escalation,” Mansour said.
The resolution follows recent rulings from the International Court of Justice, which called on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories.
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