The United Nations General Assembly adopted, by a majority, two resolutions on Palestine on Tuesday night.
The first resolution, “Peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question,” received the support of 157 countries, with eight countries objecting and seven abstaining, while the second resolution, “Division of Palestinian Rights in the General Secretariat,” received the support of 101 countries, with 27 countries objecting and 42 abstaining.
The General Assembly held a session on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Palestine.
In his speech, General Assembly President Philemon Yang stressed that peace and security in the Middle East cannot be achieved through force or occupation, but only through mutual recognition and commitment to a just, comprehensive and lasting solution based on international law.
President Yang stressed the importance of the two-state solution, describing it as the only path to lasting peace, and said, “After more than a year of war and suffering, realizing this vision has become more urgent than ever.”
“The two-state solution, first envisioned in General Assembly Resolution 181, adopted 77 years ago, remains elusive,” he added.
He described the continued denial of Palestinian statehood as a continuation of violence and despair, stressing that the two-state solution is a political framework and a moral imperative.
Regarding the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, Yang called for an immediate ceasefire, noting the devastating toll of the conflict, with thousands of lives lost, millions displaced, and civilian infrastructure destroyed.
“It is imperative that we end this situation. It is in our hands and cannot be postponed any longer,” he said, urging all parties to grant immediate and unfettered humanitarian access to address the catastrophic conditions in Gaza.
