UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
Palestinian and other diplomats celebrated after the resolution was passed by 124 votes to 14, with 43 abstentions/ The UN General Assembly has adopted a Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution demanding Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months. There were 124 votes in favour and 14 against, including Israel, along with 43 abstentions. As a non-member observer state, Palestine could not vote. The resolution is based on a July advisory opinion from the UN's highest court that said Israel ...
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