UN Votes for Palestinian State Without Hamas Involvement
The UN General Assembly made waves Friday, voting 142-10 (with 12 abstentions) to support a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine—with one major condition: Hamas must surrender its weapons and step aside. The resolution, co-led by France and Saudi Arabia, demands Hamas release all hostages and condemns its October 7 attacks on civilians. 🕊️
A Peace Roadmap—But Will It Stick?
Dubbed the New York Declaration, the plan calls for international action to end the Gaza war and establish a Palestinian state free from Hamas rule. Palestinian leaders praised the vote as a “step toward ending occupation,” while Israel slammed it as a “political circus.” 🇵🇸🇮🇱
Global Leaders Gear Up for September Summit
With France’s Macron pledging to recognize Palestine at a UN summit this month, tensions are high. But hurdles remain: Israeli PM Netanyahu vows “no Palestinian state,” and the U.S. may block Palestinian President Abbas from attending. Will diplomacy prevail? 🤝💥
Why This Matters for Gen Z
As war ravages Gaza and settlements expand, young people worldwide are watching: Can a 35-year-old dream of Palestinian statehood survive modern geopolitics? Stay tuned. 📲✨
