United Nations, New York – The United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee has adopted seven resolutions in support of Palestinian rights, signaling a clear international message regarding settlement activities and the occupation.
According to Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, the overwhelming support for these resolutions represents a significant step forward. Mansour emphasized that the international community is united in its call for an end to the ongoing expansion of settlements and the termination of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
The resolutions, adopted by a significant majority, cover a range of issues crucial to the Palestinian cause. These include the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, the illegality of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, and the protection of Palestinian civilians. Other resolutions addressed the issue of Palestinian refugees and the importance of providing them with assistance.
“These resolutions send a powerful message,” Mansour stated. “The international community is reaffirming its commitment to a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on international law and relevant UN resolutions.” He added that the adoption of these resolutions underscores the urgent need for concrete action to halt settlement construction and to create a conducive environment for meaningful negotiations.
The Palestinian delegation expressed its gratitude to the member states that supported the resolutions, emphasizing that this support reflects a growing global consensus on the need to end the occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state. The resolutions are expected to be formally adopted by the General Assembly in the coming weeks.
The passage of these resolutions comes at a critical time, as tensions in the region remain high and the prospects for a peaceful resolution seem increasingly distant. Supporters hope that the UN’s actions will serve as a catalyst for renewed efforts to address the core issues of the conflict and to bring about a just and lasting peace.
