The United Nations General Assembly is preparing to vote on the “New York Declaration,” a resolution that calls for the creation of a Palestinian state without Hamas in power. The draft, tabled jointly by Saudi Arabia and France, envisions a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and has already secured support from the Arab League as well as co-sponsorship by 17 UN member states. The initiative marks a significant diplomatic push to end the Gaza war while addressing long-standing questions of Palestinian sovereignty.
According to the resolution, Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and surrender its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, with international oversight and support, in order to enable the establishment of a sovereign and independent Palestinian state. Advocates of the resolution argue that it represents the most serious step in years toward reviving the peace process and consolidating global consensus around a two-state solution. However, the proposal is also expected to draw resistance from Israel and its allies, who remain wary of Palestinian unity and security guarantees. The UNGA vote is being closely watched as a potential turning point in one of the world’s most protracted conflicts.
