Australia Votes for Palestinian Sovereignty in UN Shift, 170-6

Nov 14, 2024, 11:14 PM

Australia has shifted its stance in the United Nations by voting in favor of recognizing permanent Palestinian sovereignty. This marks a significant change, as Australia had previously abstained or voted against such resolutions for over 20 years. The vote took place in a UN committee meeting and will proceed to a vote in the General Assembly, where Australia joined 158 other countries, including the UK and New Zealand, in supporting the draft proposal. The United States and Israel, along with a few other countries, voted against the resolution. This decision has sparked criticism from local pro-Israel groups in Australia and the Coalition, which described the move as 'shameful'. The overall vote on 'The Right of the Palestinian People to Self-Determination' resulted in 170 countries in favor and 6 against. The resolution also addresses Palestinian sovereignty over resources in occupied Palestinian territories.