UN General Assembly Endorses New York Declaration for Two-State Solution Amidst Israeli Opposition
UN General Assembly Endorses New York Declaration for Two-State Solution Amidst Israeli Opposition
The United Nations General Assembly has officially endorsed the New York Declaration, a significant framework proposing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The Declaration, which emerged from an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, saw 142 of 193 UN Member States vote in favor of the resolution backing the document.
The comprehensive roadmap outlined in the Declaration advocates for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and the establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian State. Furthermore, it calls for the disarmament of Hamas, its exclusion from governance in Gaza, normalization of relations between Israel and Arab nations, and robust collective security guarantees.
However, the resolution faced strong opposition from Israel, which voted against it alongside nine other nations including the United States, Argentina, and Hungary. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon criticized the declaration as a “one-sided” and “hollow gesture” that would undermine the Assembly’s credibility, asserting that it would be perceived by Hamas as a victory following the events of October 7.
French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont emphasized the Declaration’s role as a unified “roadmap to deliver the two-State solution,” a sentiment echoed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who highlighted the two-state solution as the central pillar for Middle East peace.
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