Accra: The United Nations General Assembly has voted on a draft resolution demanding Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem. The resolution emphasizes the Palestinian people’s rights to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, alongside a just resolution to the issue of Palestinian refugees in line with UN resolution 194 from December 1948.
According to Union of OIC News Agencies, 151 countries supported the resolution, while 11 opposed it and another 11 abstained. The resolution was submitted by Palestine, Jordan, Djibouti, Senegal, Qatar, and Mauritania as part of the 80th session, under item 35 of the General Assembly agenda.
The resolution underscores the UN’s ongoing responsibility toward resolving the Palestinian question in accordance with international law. It also highlights the need for a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. The resolution reaffirms the ina
dmissibility of acquiring territory by force and emphasizes the unity and integrity of the occupied Palestinian territory.
It calls upon Israel, as the occupying power, not to hinder the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination or the establishment of a sovereign state. The resolution also condemns Israeli settlement activities and unilateral actions aimed at altering the demographics of East Jerusalem and the occupied Palestinian territory. It demands the cessation of such activities and the use of force against Palestinian civilians.
The resolution appeals for adherence to international law to protect civilians and stabilize the situation, urging all parties to refrain from provocative actions. It praises the Palestinian government’s efforts to build state institutions despite the challenges of occupation and encourages reconciliation among Palestinians.
The resolution stresses the urgency of ending the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and ensuring all regional states can coexist peacefully
within recognized borders. It reiterates support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, urging Israel to comply with international law and cease settlement activities.
The resolution rejects efforts to alter the demographic or territorial status of the Gaza Strip, reaffirming its role as part of the Palestinian state. It calls on states not to recognize changes to pre-1967 borders unless agreed upon through negotiations and to avoid assisting illegal settlement activities.
The resolution concludes by urging all countries to respect international law and establish accountability measures to ensure compliance, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
