Palestine mission circulates draft UNGA resolution on occupied territory

The Palestinian mission at the United Nations has circulated a draft resolution ahead of the General Assembly’s 79th session, demanding an end to Israel’s illegal presence in the occupied Palestinian territories.

The resolution, to be debated on Tuesday, signals a renewed push by Palestinian diplomats to hold Israel accountable on the world stage.

The resolution goes beyond calling for the cessation of Israeli occupation—it urges the UNGA to establish a special committee tasked with investigating Israeli violations and advocates for an international conference to enforce long-standing UN resolutions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This assertive stance is seen as an effort to galvanize global action in support of Palestinian statehood and rights.

In an important development, the Palestinian mission will enjoy enhanced privileges beginning tomorrow, following a vote in May that further acknowledged the Palestinian state’s status. Despite these new powers, the mission still lacks voting rights within the UN.

The coming days at the UN could prove pivotal for Palestine’s international standing, as the draft resolution tests global support for the Palestinian cause amidst ongoing tensions in the region.