The United Nations General Assembly, the Miercoles, approved a resolution introduced by the Palestinians, which calls on Israel to end its “illegal presence” in Gaza and the West Bank in a one-year place. The vote was held in cabo with a broad response, obtaining 124 votes in favor, 12 against, including that of the United States, and 43 abstentions.
Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, called the result a turning point in the struggle for freedom and justice, saying the vote sent a “clear message” about the urgent need to end the Israeli occupation and recognize the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
In contrast, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, criticized the resolution's adoption, describing it as “a shameful decision” that responded to what he considered diplomatic terrorism by the Palestinian Authority. Although the resolution is not binding, its adoption reflects an important symbolic aspect within the 193-member body.
Resolution requests
The resolution's demands include the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces and the evacuation of settlers from the occupied territories. We also call on member states to impose sanctions on those who maintain an Israeli presence in those areas and to withhold arms exports to Israel if they are suspected of being used in the conflict.
The resolution also demands that Israel pay compensation to Palestinians for damages caused during the occupation and give countries time to curb trade or investments that perpetuate Israel's presence in Palestinian territories.
Legal Context
The basis for this resolution comes from an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which ruled that the Israeli occupation is illegal and must be ended. During the discussion prior to the vote, Mansour enthused that any nation that creates the Palestinian people will accept to live in servitude or that peace is possible without a just solution to the conflict is being unrealistic.
Organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have also urged Israel to consider the name to end its occupation.
Follow-up to the Resolution
The resolution was urged by the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, who presented a three-month report on its implementation, in addition to the actions taken by Israel, other states and international organizations, including the United Nations.
Mansour expressed skepticism about Israel's acceptance of the resolution, suggesting that the Palestinians might seek more people in the future. The passage of this resolution is not only a symbolic step in the Palestinian struggle, but also a call to the international community to act for a just resolution and to endure the conflict.
