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In a surprising move, the UN General Assembly voted 142-10 to endorse a comprehensive declaration calling for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution, which also condemns Hamas by name for their October 7 attacks, is ambitious but controversial.
A Double-Edged Declaration
The document advocates for an end to hostilities and suggests establishing an international stabilization mission. However, critics—particularly Israel and the US—argue it is political theater that fails to address core issues. US diplomat Morgan Ortegus criticized the resolution as a gift to Hamas, accusing it of prolonging violence and undermining prospects for peace.