At the United Nations, the Palestinian delegation has pushed a new draft resolution asking Israel to leave the occupied Palestinian territories within 12 months. The vote on this resolution is expected on September 18. The goal of the draft is to end Israel’s presence in Palestinian lands based on international law.
They refer to a resolution from the International Court of Justice, which states that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land is illegal and should stop.
The draft also calls for building a system in which Israel must pay to rebuild the damage it caused in these areas, holding Israel responsible for what has happened to civilians and their property.
It also asks for a meeting with the countries involved in the Fourth Geneva Convention, which is meant to protect civilians during war, because Israel has not stopped bombing and killing civilians since the war began. The goal is to ensure these protections are enforced in the Palestinian territories.
It also suggests holding an international conference during the next United Nations General Assembly session to talk about how to enforce resolutions related to Palestine.
Reports say the vote is likely to happen next Wednesday. This resolution is part of ongoing efforts by the Arab Group, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement, who have asked Israel to leave the occupied territories within six months.
