Context:
India voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution urging Israel’s withdrawal from Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, occupied since 1967.
Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations)
- Resolution Title: “Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine.”
- India’s Vote: Voted in favor alongside 156 other nations.
- Opposition: 8 member states, including the U.S., voted against.
Resolution Goals:
- Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territories, including East Jerusalem.
- Support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders.
- Rejection of any demographic or territorial changes in Gaza Strip.
- Call for an immediate cessation of all acts of violence.
Significance:
- Reflects India’s consistent support for Palestinian self-determination.
- Reinforces India’s stance for a peaceful resolution in West Asia.
