In a pivotal move, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution calling for the creation of a Palestinian state and the end of Israeli occupation within a year. This resolution garnered widespread international support, with 124 nations voting in favor and 14 against, including key allies of Israel such as the United States.
The motion also urged member states to withhold recognition of changes to territories occupied by Israel since 1967 unless agreed upon through negotiations.
The resolution reflects mounting global frustration over the prolonged conflict and humanitarian crisis in Palestine, particularly amidst escalating violence in Gaza. It demands accountability and justice, citing decades of international laws and UN conventions violated in the occupied territories. While many countries view this as a step toward equitable peace, others criticize it as one-sided, citing concerns about security and terrorism.
The UNGA’s decision amplifies the voices of nations advocating for the two-state solution, a framework long endorsed but increasingly undermined by ongoing settlement expansions and regional tensions.
Despite being non-binding, the resolution symbolizes growing international momentum in favor of Palestinian sovereignty and human rights, resonating strongly within Pakistan, which has consistently supported the Palestinian cause.
