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UN General Assembly Endorses Declaration on Peaceful Settlement of Palestinian Question

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The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration, a document outlining a roadmap for the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and implementation of the two-State solution with Israel. The resolution, backed by 142 countries, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. However, Israel and nine other countries voted against the resolution, while 12 nations abstained.

Key Takeaways:

  • 142 countries voted in favor of the New York Declaration, which outlines a roadmap for the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and implementation of the two-State solution with Israel.
  • The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, release of all hostages held there, and the establishment of a Palestinian state that is both viable and sovereign.
  • The roadmap also includes the disarmament of Hamas and its exclusion from governance in Gaza, normalization between Israel and Arab countries, and collective security guarantees.
  • Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon voted against the resolution, stating that it "weakens this Assembly's credibility" and that Hamas is the biggest winner of any endorsement.
  • Hamas is expected to declare the New York Declaration as the "fruit of 7 October", referring to Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
  • The New York Declaration is the outcome of an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia.
  • 12 countries abstained from voting on the resolution, including several European and African nations.
  • French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont highlighted the need for a single roadmap to deliver the two-State solution, emphasizing the need for an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • 142 countries voted in favor of the New York Declaration.
  • 9 countries voted against the resolution, including Israel.
  • 12 countries abstained from the vote.
  • The high-level international conference in July was attended by multiple countries, including France, Saudi Arabia, and the UN Secretary-General.

Sources:

  • "Applause rings out in UN General Assembly Hall as countries endorse declaration on peaceful settlement of Palestine" - UN Press Release.
  • "UN Secretary-General's remarks to the opening segment of the high-level international conference" - UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

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