The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution pushing for the creation of a Palestinian state and calling on Israel to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories. The resolution, passed with a 157-8 vote (including opposition from the US and Israel) and seven abstentions, reaffirms “unwavering support” for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders. It also seeks to uphold the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and an independent state.

Key points include:

1. Two-State Solution Advocacy: The Assembly emphasized the need for Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully within recognized borders.
2. International Conference: A high-level meeting, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, will be held in June 2025 in New York to revive diplomatic efforts for a two-state solution.
3. Call to Action Against Occupation: The UN called for Israel to end its “unlawful presence” in territories considered occupied under international law and to stop new settlement activities.
4. Historical Context: The resolution reflects the UN’s long-standing engagement with the Palestinian issue, dating back to its 1947 resolution that proposed partitioning British-ruled Palestine into Arab and Jewish states. Only Israel’s creation was realized in 1948, sparking regional conflicts.
5. Palestinian Perspective: Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour highlighted the issue as a test of the UN’s credibility and adherence to international law.

The Assembly’s resolution underscores the enduring importance of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which remains central to global diplomatic and legal debates.

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