Recently, Palestine obtained a seat in the UN General Assembly as an observer member state. However, tensions are high as the US is urging its allies to reject a UN resolution demanding Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
The draft resolution, put forward by Palestine, calls for Israel to unconditionally withdraw from the territories, dismantle the wall, evacuate settlers, and return seized properties to Palestinians. The US has condemned the resolution and is pressuring Western allies to reject or abstain from the vote.
Australia’s shadow foreign minister also spoke out against the motion, deeming it counterproductive to peace efforts between Israel and Palestine. With the resolution up for debate, tensions are escalating as the international community weighs in on the conflict.
The resolution, set for discussion on Thursday, includes demands for sanctions on Israel and individuals involved in the occupation. With support from various countries, Palestine is pushing for an end to the occupation and international support for Israel.
In a time where tensions in the Middle East are high, the outcome of this resolution could have significant implications for the region’s stability and peace efforts.