UN passes resolution on establishment of independent Palestinian state by overwhelming vote

A major resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the establishment of two states has been adopted by the UN General Assembly. 142 countries voted in favor of the resolution on Friday (September 12). Representatives of Muslim countries expressed their joy at the time.

Only 10 countries voted against the resolution proposed by Saudi Arabia and France, while 12 countries abstained. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement, "This resolution, adopted by an overwhelming majority, highlights the common position of the international community. It reaffirms. The Palestinian people will have the legitimate right to establish an independent state based on their legitimate rights, based on the 1967 borders."

The resolution condemned Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 last year. At the same time, it called for the transfer of control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority, the surrender of Hamas' weapons, and the release of all detained prisoners.
Meanwhile, Israel has rejected the proposal, calling it "shameful." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, "A Palestinian state will never be established."