India abstains on Palestinian motion in UNGA
The UN General Assembly adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution calling for Israel to end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. The vote saw 124 in favor, with India abstaining, while Israel, the US, and ...
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The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a Palestinian-drafted resolution that demanded Israel end "its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory" within 12 months, with India abstaining from the vote.
The resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained and Israel, the US and 12 others voted against.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the 193-member General Assembly on September 26, the same day as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
The resolution received 124 votes in favour, while 43 countries abstained and Israel, the US and 12 others voted against.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the 193-member General Assembly on September 26, the same day as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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