The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution recognizing an independent Palestinian state and promoting a two-state solution.
The resolution condemns Hamas’s October 7 attack on southern Israel and criticizes Israel’s siege and starvation policies in Gaza.
Strong International Support
Out of 193 UN members, 142 voted in favor, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the New York Declaration.
France and Saudi Arabia sponsored the resolution, envisioning the Palestinian Authority controlling all Palestinian territories.
It calls for forming a transitional administrative committee immediately after a ceasefire in Gaza.
Calls for Hamas Disarmament and Hostage Release
The declaration demands Hamas end its rule in Gaza, surrender its weapons, and release all hostages.
It instructs the Palestinian Authority to assume full governance across Palestinian territories.
Proposal for UN Protection and Oversight
The resolution proposes a UN-backed mission to protect civilians and guarantee safety for Palestinians and Israelis.
It tasks the mission with supporting peaceful authority transfer, monitoring the ceasefire, and supervising long-term peace efforts.
