UN Demands Israel Withdraw From Palestinian Territories Within 12 Months

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon said it was ‘a shameful decision that backs the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic terrorism.’

An Israeli tank near the Israel–Gaza border, as seen from southern Israel, on July 14, 2024. Tsafrir Abayov/AP Photo

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a nonbinding resolution on Sept. 18 demanding that Israel withdraw from the Palestinian Territories within 12 months.

The resolution was adopted by a two-thirds majority during an emergency session, with 124 delegates voting in favor, 14 against, and 43 abstaining. The United States, Israel’s closest ally, was among those in opposition.