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Seventy-ninth session<\/strong><\/p>\n Agenda item 35<\/p>\n Question of Palestine<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [without reference to a Main Committee (<\/em>A\/79\/L.23<\/em><\/a>)<\/em>]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The General Assembly<\/em>,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> its relevant resolutions, including those adopted at its tenth emergency special session,<\/p>\n Recalling also<\/em> its resolution\u00a073\/89<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 6\u00a0December 2018, entitled \u201cComprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East\u201d,<\/p>\n Recalling further<\/em>\u00a0relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolutions\u00a0242 (1967)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 22 November 1967,\u00a0338 (1973)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 22 October 1973,\u00a0478 (1980)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 20\u00a0August 1980,\u00a01397 (2002)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 12 March 2002,\u00a01515 (2003)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 19 November 2003,\u00a01544 (2004)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 19 May 2004,\u00a01850 (2008)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 16 December 2008 and\u00a02334 (2016)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 23 December 2016,<\/p>\n Having considered<\/em> the report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to the request made in its resolution 77\/25<\/a><\/em> of 30 November 2022,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> its resolution 58\/292<\/a><\/em> of 6\u00a0May 2004,<\/p>\n Reaffirming<\/em> the permanent responsibility of the United Nations with regard to the question of Palestine until it is resolved in all its aspects in accordance with international law and relevant resolutions,<\/p>\n Convinced<\/em> that achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the question of Palestine, the core of the Arab-Israeli conflict, is imperative for the attainment of comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the Middle East,<\/p>\n Stressing<\/em> that the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples is among the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,<\/p>\n Reaffirming<\/em> the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> its resolution\u00a02625 (XXV)<\/a><\/em> of 24\u00a0October 1970, and reiterating the importance of maintaining and strengthening international peace founded upon freedom, equality, justice and respect for fundamental human rights and of developing friendly relations among nations irrespective of their political, economic and social systems or the level of their development,<\/p>\n Emphasizing<\/em> the need for respect for, and the preservation of, the territorial integrity and unity of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> in this regard the advisory opinion rendered on 19\u00a0July 2024 by the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel\u2019s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel\u2019s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,[1]<\/a> and the Court\u2019s conclusion that Israel, as the occupying Power, has the obligation not to impede the Palestinian people from exercising its right to self-determination, including its right to an independent and sovereign State, over the entirety of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, living side by side, in peace and security with Israel, within secure and recognized borders, and that it is for all States, while respecting the Charter of the United Nations and international law, to ensure that any impediment resulting from the illegal presence of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to the exercise of the Palestinian people of its right to self-determination is brought to an end,<\/p>\n Recalling also<\/em> the advisory opinion rendered on 9\u00a0July 2004 by the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the construction of a wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,[2]<\/a> and recalling also its resolutions ES-10\/15<\/a><\/em> of 20\u00a0July 2004 and ES-10\/17<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 15\u00a0December 2006,<\/p>\n Reaffirming<\/em> the illegality of Israeli settlement activities and all other unilateral measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the City of Jerusalem and of the Occupied Palestinian Territory as a whole, including the wall and its associated regime, demanding their immediate cessation, and condemning any use of force against Palestinian civilians in violation of international law, notably children,<\/p>\n Condemning<\/em> the firing of rockets against Israeli civilian areas,<\/p>\n Emphasizing<\/em> the importance of the safety, protection and well-being of all civilians in the whole Middle East region, and condemning all acts of violence and terror against civilians on all sides,<\/p>\n Calling for<\/em> full respect for international law, including for the protection of civilian life, as well as for the promotion of human security, the de-escalation of the situation, the exercise of restraint, including from provocative actions and rhetoric, and the establishment of a stable environment conducive to the pursuit of peace,<\/p>\n Stressing<\/em> the need for measures to be taken to guarantee the safety and protection of the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in the Gaza Strip, consistent with the provisions and obligations of international humanitarian law, and taking note of the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of the Palestinian civilian population,[3]<\/a><\/p>\n Stressing also<\/em> the need to ensure accountability for all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in order to end impunity, ensure justice, deter further violations, protect civilians and promote peace,<\/p>\n Calling for<\/em> the release of the bodies that have not yet been returned to their relatives, in line with international humanitarian law and human rights law, in order to ensure dignified closure in accordance with their religious beliefs and traditions,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> the mutual recognition 31 years ago between the Government of the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, the representative of the Palestinian people,[4]<\/a> and stressing the urgent need for efforts to ensure full compliance with the agreements concluded between the two sides,<\/p>\n Stressing<\/em> the need, in particular, for an immediate halt to all actions contrary to international law that undermine trust and prejudge final status issues,<\/p>\n Urging<\/em> renewed and coordinated efforts by the international community aimed at restoring a political horizon and advancing and accelerating the conclusion of a peace treaty to achieve without delay an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 by resolving all outstanding issues, including all final status issues, without exception, for a just, lasting and peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in accordance with the internationally recognized basis of the two-State solution, and of the Arab-Israeli conflict, for the realization of a comprehensive peace in the Middle East,<\/p>\n Recognizing<\/em> the efforts being undertaken by the Palestinian Government, with international support, to reform, develop, strengthen and preserve its institutions and infrastructure, despite the obstacles presented by the ongoing Israeli occupation, commending in this regard the ongoing efforts to develop the institutions of an independent Palestinian State, and stressing the need to promote intra-Palestinian reconciliation,<\/p>\n Expressing concern<\/em> about the risks posed to the significant achievements made, as confirmed by the positive assessments by the international institutions regarding readiness for statehood, owing to the negative impact of the current instability and financial crisis being faced by the Palestinian Government and the continued absence of a credible political horizon,<\/p>\n Welcoming<\/em> the ongoing efforts of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians, chaired by Norway, and noting its recent meeting held at the ministerial level in New York on 26\u00a0September 2024,<\/p>\n Recognizing<\/em> the positive contribution of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, which is aimed, inter alia, at enhancing development support and assistance to the Palestinian people and strengthening institutional capacity in line with Palestinian national priorities,<\/p>\n Welcoming<\/em> the assistance extended by the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development, held in in Ramallah and Jericho in July 2019, in support of Palestinian efforts towards an independent Palestinian State through the sharing of the experience of East Asian countries in economic development and exploring effective means of cooperation, aimed at contributing to the promotion of Palestinian development, the Middle East peace process and regional stability,<\/p>\n Taking note<\/em> of the application of Palestine for admission to membership in the United Nations, submitted on 23\u00a0September 2011,[5]<\/a> and the vote of the Security Council on 18\u00a0April 2024,[6]<\/a> and taking note also of its resolution ES-10\/23<\/a><\/em> of 10\u00a0May 2024, by which, inter alia, it recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter favourably,<\/p>\n Taking note also<\/em> of its resolution 67\/19<\/a><\/em>\u00a0 of 29\u00a0November 2012, by which, inter alia, Palestine was accorded non\u2011member observer State status in the United Nations, and taking note further of the follow-up report of the Secretary-General,[7]<\/a><\/p>\n Acknowledging<\/em> the efforts being undertaken by civil society to promote respect for human rights and a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine, stressing the need for the protection of civil society actors to allow them to conduct their work freely and without fear of attacks and harassment from any party, and rejecting any attack against civil society,<\/p>\n Stressing<\/em> the urgency of achieving without delay an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967,<\/p>\n Affirming once again<\/em> the right of all States in the region to live in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders,<\/p>\n Recalling<\/em> the Arab Peace Initiative, adopted by the Council of the League of Arab States at its fourteenth session, held in Beirut on 27 and 28\u00a0March 2002,[8]<\/a> and stressing its importance in the efforts to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace,<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem;<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, primarily the right to self-determination and the right to their independent State;<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A just resolution of the problem of Palestine refugees in conformity with its resolution 194 (III)<\/a><\/em> of 11\u00a0December 1948;<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not to recognize any changes to the pre\u20111967 borders, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations, including by ensuring that agreements with Israel do not imply recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territories occupied by Israel in 1967;<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between the territory of the State of Israel and the territories occupied since 1967;<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not to render aid or assistance to illegal settlement activities, including not to provide Israel with any assistance to be used specifically in connection with settlements in the occupied territories, in line with Security Council resolution 465 (1980)<\/a><\/em>\u00a0of 1\u00a0March 1980;<\/p>\n (d)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To respect and ensure respect for international law, in all circumstances, including through measures of accountability, consistent with international law;<\/p>\n 46th plenary meeting<\/em><\/p>\n 3 December 2024<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An opening segment on the first day of the plenary meetings, which will include, inter alia, statements from the President of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General and the Co-Chairs of the Conference;<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A closing segment on the second day of the plenary meetings.<\/p>\n (a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negotiations to conclude the outcome document with adequate time for the negotiating sessions;<\/p>\n (b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Determination of the topics and organization of the thematic round tables and designation by the Co-Chairs of the Conference of Co-Chairs for the thematic round tables;<\/p>\n (c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparatory discussions for the thematic round tables, in coordination with the designated Co-Chairs of the round tables.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [1] A\/78\/968<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [2] See A\/ES-10\/273<\/a> and A\/ES-10\/273\/Corr.1<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [3] A\/ES-10\/794<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [4] See A\/48\/486-S\/26560<\/a>, annex.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [5] A\/66\/371-S\/2011\/592<\/a>, annex I.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [6] See S\/PV.9609<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [7] A\/67\/738<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 [8] A\/56\/1026-S\/2002\/932<\/a>, annex II, resolution 14\/221.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 03 December 2024 Seventy-ninth session Agenda item 35 Question of Palestine Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 3 December 2024 [without reference to a Main Committee (A\/79\/L.23)] 79\/81. 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79\/81.<\/strong> Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Modalities for the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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