UN Resolution Asks Israel to End 'Unlawful Presence' in Palestinian Territories
UN Resolution Overwhelmingly Asks Israel to VacateEnd Occupied'Unlawful PalestinePresence' in Palestinian Territories
The Facts
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday voted by a record 124-14 for a resolution asking Israel to vacate all Palestinian land and assets seized since 1967.The UN General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday calling for Israel to "end without delay its unlawful presence" in Palestinian areas within 12 months.
The nonbinding resolution, which Palestine hailed as “historic,” asked Israel to end its "unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months.There were 124 votes in favor and 14 votes against the measure, along with 43 abstentions. Among those in opposition were Israel itself and its closest ally, the US.
The Spin
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.
