The Israeli government, in a unanimous decision, has rebuffed a recent recommendation endorsed by the UN General Assembly advocating for expanded rights for Palestine within the assembly.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed the government's stance following the cabinet's decision to dismiss the resolution, stating, "We will not reward the terrible massacre of October 7." He emphasized Israel's commitment to prevent the establishment of a terrorist state aimed at launching attacks against it.
Asserting Israel's right to self-defense, Netanyahu asserted, "Neither the General Assembly nor any other organization can prevent Israel from exercising its right to self-defence."
In a vote conducted on Friday at the General Assembly in New York, the resolution received overwhelming support with 143 in favor and 9 against, urging the UN Security Council to consider granting Palestine further rights while maintaining its observer state status. Notably, 25 countries, including Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, abstained from the vote.
Netanyahu underscored that the resolution would not serve as a basis for future negotiations and would not contribute to achieving a peaceful solution to the conflict.
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