UN endorses two-state solution declaration that condemns Hamas
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The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders.
Breakdown
- UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorses a declaration for a two-state solution.
- 142 countries voted in favor, while 10 opposed the declaration. 13s
- The declaration condemns attacks by Hamas on Israel and Israeli attacks on civilians. 56s
- Israel and the US criticized the declaration as one-sided and boycotted the conference. 1m 9s
- The US called the vote a misguided publicity stunt undermining diplomatic efforts. 1m 41s
