UN Approves Resolution Granting Palestine Status of Free and Autonomous State

The resolution’s passing marks a significant step towards justice and recognition for the Palestinian people, offering hope for a more peaceful and equitable future in the region.

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the United Nations has approved a resolution to grant Palestine the status of a free and autonomous state, signaling a significant expansion of rights for the Palestinian people. The resolution received overwhelming support with 143 countries voting in favor, while 9 opposed, and 25 abstained from voting.

Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, emphasized the importance of supporting Palestinian freedom, stating, “If you do not support our freedom, you do not support peace.” He highlighted the dire situation in Palestine, with over 35,000 Palestinians martyred, 80,000 injured, and 200,000 rendered homeless as a result of Israeli aggression. Despite these challenges, Israel’s destructive policies towards Palestinians remain unchanged.

The international community has begun to recognize the oppressive and extensive nature of actions taken against the Palestinian people, understanding the need for urgent intervention. Israeli Prime Minister’s readiness to sacrifice thousands more Palestinians for political survival further underscores the urgency of the situation.

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In the wake of the resolution’s approval, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Rafah remain uncertain about their future, grappling with the question of survival amidst ongoing conflict. Mansour reiterated that Palestinians are not demanding a new UN Charter or international laws, but rather the application of existing international laws to protect Palestinian rights.

The resolution’s passing marks a significant step towards justice and recognition for the Palestinian people, offering hope for a more peaceful and equitable future in the region.