During a recent session, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with a significant majority, demanding that Israel cease its occupation of Palestinian territories within the next 12 months. The resolution garnered 124 votes in favor, with 14 countries, including the United States and Israel, voting against it. Additionally, 43 nations abstained from the vote.
This decision follows a previous ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July, which deemed Israel's presence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as illegal and urged Israel to end its long-standing occupation of territories claimed by Palestinians for a future state. The ICJ recommended a swift end to the occupation, a sentiment echoed in the UN resolution, which sets a 12-month timeline for compliance.
