UN General Assembly Calls to End 1967 Occupation in Palestine

UN Adopts Resolution on Palestinian Issue

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday approved a resolution addressing the “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine.” The resolution emphasizes ending Israel’s occupation of territories captured in 1967 and supporting the two-state solution.

Voting Outcome

The draft resolution, sponsored by Djibouti, Jordan, Mauritania, Qatar, Senegal, and Palestine, passed with 151 votes in favor, 11 against, and 11 abstentions.

Resolution Highlights

The resolution reaffirms the UN’s responsibility for the Palestinian question and calls on Israel to halt settlement activity and comply with international law.

It also urges renewed negotiations between the parties and asks states not to recognize any unilateral border changes. In addition, the resolution encourages increased international assistance to Palestinians, who are facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
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