ALWAGHT- The UN General Assembly approved a draft resolution urging Israel to withdraw from territories occupied since 1967, including East al-Quds, and affirming Palestinians’ right to self-determination and statehood.
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution with overwhelming support, as 151 countries voted in favor, 11 abstained, and 11 opposed. The draft was introduced by Palestine along with Jordan, Djibouti, Senegal, Qatar, and Mauritania during the General Assembly’s 80th session under agenda item 35.
The resolution reaffirmed the United Nations’ permanent responsibility toward resolving the question of Palestine in line with international law and existing UN resolutions. It stressed that a fair, lasting, and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue — a core element of the Arab-Israeli conflict — is essential to achieving long-term peace and stability in West Asia.
It emphasized the UN Charter’s principles of equal rights and self-determination and rejected the acquisition of territory by force. The text underlined the importance of preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the occupied Palestinian territories, including East al-Quds, and stated that Israel must not hinder Palestinians from exercising their right to self-determination, including establishing an independent state alongside Israel within secure and recognized borders.
The resolution declared Israeli settlements and related actions — including demographic changes, the construction of the wall, and alterations to the status of al-Quds — illegal and called for their immediate cessation. It condemned violence against civilians, especially children, as well as all acts of terrorism, urged de-escalation and civilian protection, and praised the Palestinian Authority’s institution-building efforts while stressing the need for continued development and Palestinian reconciliation.
