The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to endorse a new “irreversible” road map for Palestinian statehood, passing a landmark resolution 142-10 on Friday. The declaration, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, calls for a two-state solution and demands that Hamas relinquish control of Gaza and disarm, transferring authority to the Palestinian Authority.
The US and Israel, joined by eight other countries, voted against the resolution and have sharply condemned it. US Ambassador Morgan Ortagus called the measure “a gift to Hamas,” warning that it would embolden militants and obstruct ongoing hostage negotiations. Israel’s envoy dismissed the vote as political theater, saying it rewards extremists and undermines prospects for peace.
The resolution also condemned Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel and called for the release of all hostages. It comes just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed plans for new settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank—moves that critics say could threaten Palestinian territorial contiguity.
A high-level summit is now scheduled for September 22, where France and other Western nations are expected to formally recognize Palestinian statehood—a step seen as pivotal by supporters, but highly controversial among opponents.
As debate intensifies, global attention turns to the upcoming summit. For comprehensive updates, follow TheMixPost—bringing you the world’s headlines in simple English.
