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UN General Assembly adopts resolution calling to end Israeli occupation within 12 months

 Published: 11:34, 19 September 2024

UN General Assembly adopts resolution calling to end Israeli occupation within 12 months

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for an end to Israel's "unlawful" occupation within 12 months. 

The resolution, which was spearheaded by Palestine, was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 124 member states voting in favor, 14 against and 43 abstentions.

Co-sponsored by Türkiye along with more than 50 member states, the resolution demands Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal under international law, including decisions from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN Security Council (UNSC).

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