In a significant show of support, 168 nations voted in favor of a resolution affirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. The vote took place within the United Nations General Assembly’s Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Affairs.
This resolution reiterates the fundamental right of the Palestinian people to determine their own destiny. It encompasses their right to establish an independent state and calls upon all nations, agencies, and institutions within the United Nations system to continue supporting the Palestinian people.
The resolution emphasizes the urgent need to end the Israeli occupation that commenced in 1967 and seeks a just, lasting, and comprehensive peaceful settlement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides. It highlights the global commitment to achieving a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict in the Middle East.
This overwhelming vote reflects the international community’s recognition of the Palestinian right to self-determination and the importance of achieving a peaceful and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also underscores the continued efforts within the United Nations to support the Palestinian cause and promote stability in the region.
