UN Resolution Asks Israel to End 'Unlawful Presence' in Palestine
UN Resolution Asks Israel to End 'Unlawful Presence' in Palestinian TerritoriesPalestine
The Facts
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.
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.
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