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UN Resolution GA 12626 Demands Israel End 57-Year Occupation Within 12 Months

Sep 21, 2024, 08:08 AM

The UN General Assembly has passed resolution GA 12626, which demands that Israel end its brutal 57-year occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. This resolution operationalizes an earlier decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that found Israel's occupation illegal. The Biden administration has been criticized for its response to the resolution, with some accusing it of ignoring the new legal reality. The UK government has also faced backlash for abstaining from the vote, with fifteen British NGOs expressing disappointment and urging the government to ensure it does not support Israel's unlawful presence. Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn condemned the UK's abstention as a disregard for international law and Palestinian dignity. The resolution calls for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.