Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

UN General Assembly passes resolution on Palestine


(MENAFN) The UN General Assembly on Tuesday approved a measure addressing what it describes as the “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine.” According to reports, the proposal received broad support, with 151 nations voting in favor, 11 opposing, and another 11 choosing to abstain.

As conveyed by available summaries, the resolution restates the UN’s ongoing obligation to address the Palestinian issue. It calls for bringing the occupation that began in 1967 to an end, maintaining the framework of a two-state solution, and pressing Israel to stop settlement expansion while adhering to international legal standards.

The measure also encourages a revival of peace talks and advises countries against acknowledging any alterations to existing borders. Additionally, it stresses the need for increased aid to Palestinians, emphasizing the urgency of the current humanitarian emergency.

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