142 nations back UN resolution calling for Palestinian statehood ...Iraq

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The United Nations General Assembly on Friday approved aFrench-Saudi initiative calling for a two-state solution and the creation of anindependent Palestinian state.

The declaration won additional support from 15 othercountries, including Brazil, Canada, Turkiye, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt, and theUnited Kingdom, along with the European Union and the Arab League.

Israel and the US voted against it, along with Argentina,Hungary, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Tonga.

It also urges Hamas to end its rule in Gaza and hand overits weapons to the Authority.

Last week, Finland announced it had joined the declaration,describing it as the most significant international effort in years to createconditions for a two-state solution. Unlike Spain and Norway, however, Finlandhas not recognized Palestine as a state, as its coalition government remainsdivided on the issue.

In July, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Francewould extend recognition to a Palestinian state during the General Assemblysession running from September 9 to 23. Belgium also announced it would joinEuropean countries recognizing Palestine.

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