President Philémon Yang underscored the enduring importance of the two-state framework as a political and moral necessity for resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. He described the denial of Palestinian statehood as a driver of violence and called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and humanitarian access to Gaza.
The assembly acknowledged recent developments, including a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which brought a fragile halt to a year of devastating hostilities. Yang urged all parties to honor the agreement and implement Security Council resolution 1701 to sustain stability.
Meanwhile, debate centered on the situation in Gaza, where thousands have died, and millions have been displaced. Palestinian representatives condemned Israel's actions as an assault on their people, while Israeli officials accused Hamas and allied actors of perpetuating violence and misusing resources, including humanitarian aid.
The assembly adopted two resolutions. The first reiterated support for the two-state solution and called for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. It passed with overwhelming support: 157 in favor, 8 against, and 7 abstentions. The second resolution, addressing the role of the UN Division for Palestinian Rights, garnered mixed votes with 101 in favor, 27 against, and 42 abstentions.
Plans for a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine in 2025 were also announced, marking the next step in efforts toward achieving lasting peace in the region.
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