New York, September 2024 The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution that calls on Israel to cease occupying the Palestinian territories for the fourth time reflecting the international community’s ongoing demand. The resolution received the support of an overwhelming majority which suggests that more and more countries are calling for the renewed international commitment toward the pursuit of peace and justice in the South.
Resolution Overview
The resolution supported by a group of Arab states together with numerous other members of the United Nations demands an Israeli armed forces’ halt of operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It calls for the removal of those settlements that have been considered officially illegitimate by the international community and calls for the renewal of direct negotiations when the ultimate goal is to attain the formation of a proper Palestinian state.
The body of the resolution speaks of the state where Palestinians should have the right to determine for themselves similar to a state where Palestinians are denied basic rights and humanitarian aid. It entails the enactment of previous U.N. Security Council resolutions plus the ’67 partition, which is the foundation of the peace deal.
Global Reactions
Currently, a variety of opinions has been made concerning the resolution to table the legislation. Its supporters explain that is a sure way of beginning to address continued grievances in the quest to achieve peace. They argue that only the end of the occupation can bring any lasting solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas applauded the resolution as a victory for justice and international law and urged again for the resumption of negotiations noting that support of the international community is crucial for the reunification of the Palestinian state.
On the other hand, Israel’s government has criticized such a resolution as being one-sided and as not being helpful Meeting in the least. The Israeli side still insists it puts Israel’s security in jeopardy and does not comprehend the nature of the conflict fully. In this regard, they argue that peace can only be realized through peaceful diplomacy between the warring partners without any prior conditions set down by the international community.
International Implications
This is a trend of escalating international legal demands upon Israel to meet the most standards of international law and to transfer to negotiations on peace with the Palestinians. This is in line with current global discourses concerning the applicability of International Relations concepts and relations as well as the relevance of the use of international organizations in solving conflicts and the impacts of such measures on actors on the ground.
Therefore although the resolution is symbolic it piles diplomatic pressure on Israel and at the same time is a constant reminder of the world’s determination and pursuit of a sustainable July solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In this case, the passing of the resolution can encourage more debates as well as incite possible future actions by the U.N. and peace endeavors.
Next Steps
After this resolution is passed, there will probably be a focus on the actions of the Israeli government as well as the meaning of diplomatic measures. The UN and other global partners will have the responsibility of ensuring that the resolution is implemented with the aim of the resolution, which is fostering peace and assisting in the plight of the Palestinians.
As the world watches on closely it is being hoped that this resolution will act as a beginning to a fresh and productive conversation as well as a move towards a better future for the Israelis and Palestinians alike.
