UN General Assembly Set to Vote on Resolution Supporting Hamas-Free Palestinian State
Resolution calls for Hamas's exclusion and collective action to end the war in Gaza, promote two-state solution.
The UN General Assembly is scheduled to vote on a resolution titled the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
Presented by France and Saudi Arabia, this declaration condemns Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, calls for collective action to end the war in Gaza, and supports the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, without Hamas's involvement.
The resolution, which has been endorsed by the Arab League and co-signed by 17 UN member states including several Arab countries, goes further than simply condemning Hamas.
It seeks to fully remove them from leadership in Gaza, advocating for Hamas to relinquish its rule there and transfer its weapons to the Palestinian Authority with international support, as part of efforts toward a sovereign and independent Palestinian state.
The resolution also includes provisions for deploying an international stabilization mission under UN Security Council mandate to aid the Palestinian civilian population and assist the Palestinian Authority in assuming security responsibilities.
Despite criticism from Israel, which views this move as too late and insufficient, proponents argue that it offers diplomatic protection against accusations of implicitly supporting Hamas.
This shift is seen as a means to increase pressure on Israel to end the ongoing conflict.
The upcoming UN summit co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris on September 22 in New York further highlights these international efforts, with several leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, pledging to formally recognize the Palestinian state during this event.
This support is rooted in concerns over the diminishing viability of an independent Palestinian state due to ongoing conflict and Israeli settlement expansions.
The vote on Friday marks a significant moment in international diplomacy concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as around three-quarters of UN member states already recognize the Palestinian state declared by exiled Palestinian leadership in 1988.
Despite these developments, challenges remain, including potential travel restrictions for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and ongoing tensions that threaten to undermine peace efforts.
Presented by France and Saudi Arabia, this declaration condemns Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, calls for collective action to end the war in Gaza, and supports the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, without Hamas's involvement.
The resolution, which has been endorsed by the Arab League and co-signed by 17 UN member states including several Arab countries, goes further than simply condemning Hamas.
It seeks to fully remove them from leadership in Gaza, advocating for Hamas to relinquish its rule there and transfer its weapons to the Palestinian Authority with international support, as part of efforts toward a sovereign and independent Palestinian state.
The resolution also includes provisions for deploying an international stabilization mission under UN Security Council mandate to aid the Palestinian civilian population and assist the Palestinian Authority in assuming security responsibilities.
Despite criticism from Israel, which views this move as too late and insufficient, proponents argue that it offers diplomatic protection against accusations of implicitly supporting Hamas.
This shift is seen as a means to increase pressure on Israel to end the ongoing conflict.
The upcoming UN summit co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris on September 22 in New York further highlights these international efforts, with several leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, pledging to formally recognize the Palestinian state during this event.
This support is rooted in concerns over the diminishing viability of an independent Palestinian state due to ongoing conflict and Israeli settlement expansions.
The vote on Friday marks a significant moment in international diplomacy concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as around three-quarters of UN member states already recognize the Palestinian state declared by exiled Palestinian leadership in 1988.
Despite these developments, challenges remain, including potential travel restrictions for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and ongoing tensions that threaten to undermine peace efforts.
