Key Facts
• On September 12, the UN General Assembly adopted the ‘New York Declaration.’
• The declaration supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
• 142 countries, including Japan, voted in favor; 10 countries, including the US and Israel, opposed.
• The declaration calls for ‘concrete, time-bound, and irreversible measures’ for resolution.
• Israel’s UN Ambassador criticized the declaration as ‘one-sided’ and ignoring facts.
• A high-level meeting on the Palestine issue is scheduled for September 22.
• France and the UK are expected to recognize Palestine as a state during the meeting.
• Japan’s stance on the issue will be closely watched.
Summary
The UN General Assembly adopted the ‘New York Declaration’ on September 12, supporting a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The resolution, backed by 142 countries including Japan, aims to implement concrete and irreversible measures for peace. However, it faced opposition from 10 nations, including the US and Israel, with Israel’s UN Ambassador labeling it as ‘one-sided.’ A high-level meeting on the Palestine issue is set for September 22, where countries like France and the UK are expected to recognize Palestine as a state. Japan’s position on the matter remains a focal point of interest.
