UN General Assembly adopts resolution calling for end to Israeli occupation within 12 months

The UN General Assembly, on Wednesday, overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for an end to Israel’s “unlawful” Occupation within 12 months, Anadolu Agency reports.

The resolution, which was spearheaded by Palestine, was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 124 member states voting in favour, 14 against and 43 abstentions.

Co-sponsored by Turkiye along with more than 50 member states, the resolution demands Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories is illegal under international law, including decisions from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Noting that Israeli settlements also violate international law, the resolution asserts that the Palestinian people have the right to self-determination under the UN Charter.

It reaffirmed that the issue of Palestine is “the permanent responsibility of the United Nations” until it is resolved in accordance with international law, as it notes the urgent need for Israel to end its Occupation that began in 1967.

The resolution further calls on the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to present a report on the implementation of the resolution within three months of its adoption.

READ: Palestine submits draft resolution to UN General Assembly for Israel to end Occupation