India Abstains from UN General Assembly Vote on Resolution

On 18th September, 2024, India, along with 42 other nations, abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months.

Key Points

Resolution Adoption: The resolution was adopted with 124 nations in favor, 14 against, and 43 abstentions, including India.
Countries Abstaining: Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom were among the nations that abstained.
Opposition to the Resolution: Israel and the US voted against the resolution, which called for legal consequences for Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Resolution’s Demands: The resolution demands Israel’s immediate withdrawal from Palestinian territories and holds Israel accountable for violations of international law.