Palestine to seek end to ‘unlawful’ Israel occupation within 12 months at UN

Noting that Israeli settlements also violate international law, the draft resolution asserts that the Palestinian people have the right to self-determination under the UN Charter.
It reaffirmed that the issue of Palestine is “the permanent responsibility of the United Nations” until it is resolved in accordance with international law, as it notes the urgent need for Israel to end its Occupation that began in 1967.
The draft resolution demands “that Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility, and to do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution.”
It further demands Israel to end its Occupation in line with ICJ decisions, and cease new settlement activities, withdraw from all settlements and compensate for the damage caused in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Emphasizing all member states “to fulfil in good faith the obligations assumed by them in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations”, the draft resolution further urges states to support Palestine’s right to self-determination, reject the illegal situation created by Israel, avoid aiding Israel and implement necessary sanctions.
The document stresses the need to ensure “accountability for all violations of international law in order to end impunity, ensure justice, deter future violations, protect civilians and promote peace.”
It also requests a conference to be organised under the principles of the Geneva Conventions on “protection of civilians in wartime”, with a call to Switzerland to hold the conference within six months.
Announcing that an international meeting to address the question of Palestine and the two-state solution will take place at a 79th UN General Assembly session, the draft resolution calls on the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to present a report on the implementation of the resolution within three months of its adoption.
The draft resolution, which is currently open for negotiation among co-sponsors, also requests support from the UN and all organisations to ensure the realisation of Palestine’s right to self-determination.