The United Nations General Assembly approved two major resolutions on Tuesday calling for a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue and addressing the Syrian Golan Heights. The vote saw strong support, with 151 countries backing the Palestine resolution and 123 supporting the Golan resolution. Eleven countries opposed the Palestinian resolution, while seven opposed the Golan resolution.
The Palestine resolution, presented by Djibouti, Jordan, Mauritania, Qatar, Senegal, and Palestine, demanded Israel end its illegal occupation of Palestinian territories. It also called for halting new settlements, removing current settlers, and fully withdrawing from areas occupied since 1967. China urged accelerating political efforts for a lasting Gaza ceasefire and emphasized progress toward a two-state solution.
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Regarding the Golan Heights, the resolution proposed by Egypt declared Israel’s 1981 imposition of laws on the region null and void. It called on Israel to withdraw fully to the June 4, 1967 line. Forty-one countries abstained from voting on the Golan resolution, while 123 supported it and seven opposed it.
The resolutions reflect continued international pressure on Israel to comply with UN directives and address long-standing conflicts in the region. Both votes signal broad support for a political solution based on international law.
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UN officials emphasized that the resolutions are non-binding but carry significant diplomatic weight. They urged Israel to take concrete steps toward compliance and called for sustained efforts to reduce tensions and promote peace in the Middle East.