The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to endorse a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
The resolution recognized an independent Palestinian state and condemned both Hamas’s October 7 attack and Israel’s Gaza blockade.
Out of 193 members, 142 supported the New York Declaration, 10 opposed, and 12 abstained from the vote.
Proposal for Palestinian Authority Control
France and Saudi Arabia introduced the resolution envisioning the Palestinian Authority controlling all Palestinian territories.
It called for creating a transitional committee after a Gaza ceasefire to oversee administration and governance.
The declaration demanded Hamas relinquish its weapons, end its rule in Gaza, and release all hostages.
International Protection and Peace Framework
The resolution also urged deploying a UN-backed mission to protect Palestinians and guarantee safety for Israelis.
It stressed supporting a peaceful transfer of authority to the Palestinian Authority and monitoring future ceasefires.
The plan outlined international mechanisms to secure both populations while advancing long-term peace in the region.
