The UN will vote on a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation
Associated PressAUG 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has in the past virtually justified Hamas’s actions by citing Gaza’s “suffocating occupation.” This was evidence of the UN's systemic bias against Israel. Influenced by nations like Russia, China, and some Muslim-majority states, the UN often portrays Israel as an oppressor while downplaying atrocities committed by groups like Hamas.
It is crucial that the international community holds Israel accountable for its occupation of Palestinian territories. Many countries continue to supply Israel with weapons used in civilian harm. This undermines global legal standards and perpetuates humanitarian crises. To protect Palestinian lives and uphold international law, states must now take decisive steps against Israel.
There is 1% chance that any two countries out of the US, UK, Germany, Canada, France, or Australia will curtail diplomatic ties with Israel before 2025, citing Israel’s military actions in Gaza, according to the Metaculus prediction community.