UN members back resolution directing Israel to leave occupied territories
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6QTVM)
General assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestinian resolution after ICJ ruling in July
In a symbolic step exposing Israel's continued international isolation, the UN general assembly has voted overwhelmingly to direct Israel to leave the occupied Palestinian territories within a year.
The non-binding vote follows a historic advisory ruling in July by the international court of justice (ICJ) urging Israel to cease its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory as soon as possible and stop all settlement activity there immediately".
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