U.N. Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Urgently End Occupation Of Palestinian Land

The resolution supported by most of the General Assembly calls for Israel to withdraw from Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem within the next 12 months.

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In addition, the resolution calls for Israel to pay reparations to Palestinians for damage accrued by its occupation, and urges member states to impose sanctions on those responsible for maintaining Israel’s presence in the territories, and halt weapons transfers to Israel..