A nonbinding resolution was passed by nearly two-thirds of the U.N. General Assembly urging Israel to end its occupation within a year. The resolution, which was strongly supported by Palestinians, received 153 votes in favor and only 5 against, with 10 abstentions. The United States was among the countries that opposed the resolution.
The resolution called for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and to abide by international law. It also called for a peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on the two-state solution.
The passing of the resolution was a significant move in the international community’s efforts to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. It reflects growing concerns over Israel’s continued occupation and settlement expansion in Palestinian territories.
Israel has previously dismissed similar resolutions as biased and unhelpful, arguing that a negotiated solution should be reached between the two parties. The United States, a strong ally of Israel, has also reiterated its support for direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine as the best way to achieve a lasting peace.
The resolution, while nonbinding, sends a strong message to Israel and the international community about the urgency of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict. It remains to be seen how this resolution will impact future diplomatic efforts and negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
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