Israel Launches Diplomatic Offensive Against Palestinian UN Resolutions
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The Palestinian delegation to the UN has submitted a package of anti-Israel resolutions criticizing the 'Iron Swords' operation, refugee issues, and settlements. The resolutions include a demand for the UN to stop recognizing Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Despite failing to secure a unified stance from the EU, Palestinians plan to bring the resolutions to a vote. Israel, led by Permanent Representative Dani Dayan, is actively campaigning to mitigate the impact of these resolutions.
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- Palestinians submitted anti-Israel resolutions to the UN General Assembly, targeting settlements and the 'Iron Swords' operation.
- The resolutions demand the UN cease recognizing Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria.
- The EU failed to reach a consensus on the Palestinian proposals after diplomatic consultations.
- Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, Dani Dayan, is leading a diplomatic counter-offensive.
- Palestinians intend to proceed with a vote on the resolutions, even without EU support.
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has prepared a series of strong anti-Israel resolutions for a vote at a General Assembly plenary session. The initiative aims to weaken Israel's international standing during a period of internal political transition and the formation of a new Israeli government, according to Ynet. The resolutions reportedly focus on criticism of the 'Iron Swords' operation's consequences, refugee aid, and settlement activity. Notably, the proposals include an unprecedented demand for the UN to cease recognizing Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. They also call for a legal distinction between Israel's pre-1967 borders and disputed territories, and condemn construction tenders in the E1 corridor near Ma'ale Adumim.
Palestinian diplomats engaged in intensive consultations with European Union representatives to align the final texts, but 27 EU member states concluded their discussions without a unified position. Despite the lack of EU consensus, the Palestinian side expressed readiness to proceed to a vote. In response, Israel's mission to the UN, led by Permanent Representative Dani Dayan, initiated a counter-diplomatic campaign. Israeli diplomats are directly engaging with partners to soften the resolutions' language and minimize support for the Palestinian package.
Dayan stated that opponents are exploiting Israel's internal political situation to increase pressure. He emphasized that the Israeli delegation has coordinated its actions with allies to counter this diplomatic challenge.
