On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly began reviewing a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its "unlawful presence" in Gaza and the West Bank within a year, accompanied by sanctions and an arms embargo. The vote is scheduled for Wednesday as the war between Israel and Hamas approaches its first anniversary.
Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, urged member countries to vote against the measure, labeling it a "reward for terrorism. ... Instead of a resolution condemning the rape and massacre committed by Hamas on Oct. 7, we gather to watch the Palestinian circus under the auspices of the United Nations," he continued. If passed, this resolution wouldn't be legally binding but would signal global sentiment.
Palestinian UN ambassador Riyad Mansour claimed Israel poses an "existential threat" and called for the end of occupation. The resolution demands Israel cease settlements, evacuate settlers, and pay reparations for damages caused by its occupation. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized the proposed resolution's flaws, pointing out that it omits the fact that "Hamas is a terrorist organization." Over 60 countries have expressed their desire to speak before the vote. This resolution follows a July ruling by the International Court of Justice declaring Israel's presence in the Palestinian territories illegal. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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