The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to endorse a resolution supporting Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution.
The measure also condemned Hamas’ October 7 attack on southern Israel and denounced Israel’s siege and starvation tactics in Gaza.
The resolution highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and called for immediate international action to address it.
Wide International Support for Declaration
Out of 193 member states, 142 supported the New York Declaration, while 10 opposed it and 12 abstained.
France and Saudi Arabia introduced the resolution, which urged recognition of an independent Palestinian state.
The resolution demanded the Palestinian Authority take control of all Palestinian territories following a ceasefire in Gaza.
It also called for Hamas to surrender its weapons to the PA and release all remaining hostages.
Proposal for Civilian Protection and Peace Oversight
The declaration urged the deployment of a UN-backed mission to shield Palestinian civilians and guarantee safety for both sides.
It also tasked the mission with monitoring the ceasefire, securing peace, and facilitating the peaceful transfer of governance to the PA.
The resolution sought to establish a transitional administrative committee to oversee Palestinian territories after the ceasefire begins.
By adopting the measure, the UN signaled strong global support for renewed peace efforts and Palestinian statehood recognition.
