Hey fam! 🌍 The UN General Assembly just gave a massive thumbs-up (142 votes in favor!) to a Hamas-free two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Big players like the US and Israel voted against, while 12 countries abstained. Here’s the tea on what went down:
- Clear Condemnation: The New York Declaration slams Hamas for the October 7 attacks and demands they hand over all weapons and free hostages.
- Path to Peace: The text, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, calls for collective action to end the war in Gaza and set up a sovereign Palestinian state side by side with Israel.
- International Mission: It even suggests deploying a temporary UN-backed stabilization mission to support civilians in Gaza.
- Next Steps: Mark your calendars for the UN summit on September 22 in New York—France and Saudi Arabia will co-chair, and President Macron plans to recognize Palestine officially.
This move follows backing from the Arab League and 17 other UN members. Palestinian VP Hussein al-Sheikh praised it as a “major step toward ending occupation,” while Israel called it a “political circus.”
With two years of conflict ravaging Gaza and tensions rising over West Bank settlements, the vote is a fresh push for peace. But challenges remain: Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed no Palestinian state, and President Abbas might be blocked from attending the summit in New York.
Whether you’re scrolling through Insta stories or catching up on WhatsApp groups, this resolution is a reminder of how global decisions can shape lives thousands of miles away. Stay tuned for more updates as the world watches to see if this vote can turn into real, lasting peace. ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
