UN General Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly for End to 1967 Occupation of Palestine

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution calling for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967. The vote signals strong international support for a two-state solution. The measure gained overwhelming approval on Friday. A total of 151 member states voted in favor, while 11 voted against and 11 abstained. The resolution declares Israel’s occupation of lands captured in the 1967 war as illegal. It demands complete withdrawal and reaffirms the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood. The vote is a symbolic political statement, as General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding. However, it carries significant diplomatic weight, reflecting global consensus on the issue.