UN General Assembly Backs Two-State Solution for Israel-Palestine

UN General Assembly Adopts New York Declaration

• 🌍 The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted the New York Declaration, a phased plan aimed at ending the nearly 80-year Israel-Palestine conflict.
• 🇫🇷 The declaration, co-written by France and Saudi Arabia, was approved by 142 UN member states, with 10 voting against (including Israel and the US) and 12 abstaining.
• 🤝 This represents a compromise where Arab states condemn the October 7th attacks on Israel in exchange for clear support for a Palestinian state.

International Support for a Two-State Solution

• 💡 French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the adoption, calling it a step towards an irreversible path to peace.
• 🇺🇳 The resolution calls for a Hamas-free government for Palestine and collective action to end the war in Gaza.
• 🇩🇪 Even strong allies like Germany are now backing a two-state solution, highlighting Israel's growing international isolation on this issue.

Condemnation of Hamas and Future Recognition

• ⚠️ The New York Declaration includes strong condemnation of Hamas, stating, "We condemn the attacks perpetrated on the 7th of October by Hamas against civilians and Hamas must release all hostages held in Gaza."
• 🗓️ This adoption precedes a UN summit on September 22nd, where world leaders, including the French President, have pledged to formally recognize a Palestinian state.