MWL Hails UN Resolution Urging End to Israeli Occupation of Palestine
The resolution passed with a majority vote of 124 on Wednesday.
In a statement, MWL Secretary General Mohammed al-Issa highlighted the significance of the resolution as a reflection of international recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and statehood.
He praised the countries that voted in favor of the resolution and urged the global community to support the Palestinian people’s human and legal rights by pressing for the implementation of the resolution.
Al-Issa emphasized the importance of taking action to address the ongoing injustice faced by Palestinians.
A total of 124 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while 14 nations, including the United States, opposed it.
Among the 43 countries that abstained were the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ukraine, India, and Germany.
The resolution acknowledges a July advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that deemed Israel's occupation and settlement activities illegal and called for their immediate withdrawal.
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The ICJ, the highest judicial authority of the United Nations, advised that Israel’s occupation in the Palestinian territories should be reversed "as rapidly as possible."
The resolution also calls for Israel to provide reparations to Palestinians for damage caused to individuals and entities in the occupied territories.
Additionally, the resolution urges for sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel.
Source: Agencies
