The United Nations General Assembly has passed a number of resolutions in support of a Palestinian State, chief among them stressing the need for a resumption in negotiations with Israel based on clear parameters and a time-frame for their conclusion.<br />The resolution urging a peaceful settlement to the conflict passed by 155 in favour, 7 against and 7 abstentions.<br />The General Assembly also declared certain actions by Israel in parts of Jerusalem illegal, and therefore null and void and without validity.<br />The votes come ahead of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people on November 29th.<br />It’s an annual event at the global body.
