Palestine is increasing pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza by proposing a new resolution at the UN General Assembly, following a legal opinion declaring the occupation illegal
Palestine is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to pressure Israel into withdrawing its troops from the Gaza Strip, using a new resolution that will be announced at the United Nations General Assembly. According to Bild, the resolution seeks to push for the implementation of a legal opinion issued by the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July, which declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal.
A number of countries have already voiced their support for the resolution, calling for an urgent meeting of the UN General Assembly to discuss the Middle East conflict. This meeting, aimed at addressing Israel’s continued presence in Gaza, could take place as early as September 17.
The vote on the resolution will likely be pivotal, as it would force the international community to take a firm stance on the legality of the occupation and the future of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The ICJ’s opinion, issued from The Hague, emphasized that the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories is in violation of international law and must come to an end.
While the opinion is non-binding, it carries significant moral and legal weight in the international community, and Palestine hopes to leverage this in the General Assembly. If successful, this resolution could create new pressure on Israel to reconsider its military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian leaders view the upcoming vote as an opportunity to gain broader global support for their cause, while Israel remains resolute in defending its military presence in Gaza, citing security concerns and threats from Hamas.
The potential outcome of the UN General Assembly vote could further intensify the long-standing conflict between the two nations, depending on how many states back the resolution.
