Tue Sep 17 23:58:33 UTC 2024: ## Republican Senators Condemn Palestinian UN Resolution as “Disgrace”

**United Nations, NY** – A group of 32 Republican Senators, including vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, have condemned a draft UN resolution submitted by the Palestinian mission as an “absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism.” The resolution, scheduled for a vote next week, calls for Israel to withdraw from “Palestinian territories” within six months, impose an arms embargo on Israeli settlements, and sanction individuals involved in settlement activities.

The senators, in a statement released on Tuesday, denounced the resolution as a “clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history.” They argued that the international community should instead focus on dismantling terrorist groups like Hamas, who carried out a brutal attack on Israeli civilians last year, rather than proposing “biased and counterproductive initiatives.”

The statement further criticized the resolution’s timing, coming just before the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack, which involved “murder, mutilation, and sexual violence.” The senators stressed the need to ensure the safe return of all hostages held by terrorists, calling for a united stance against terrorism instead of delegitimizing Israel.

The resolution, which was submitted in response to recent International Court of Justice decisions, has drawn criticism from Israel, who views it as an attempt to delegitimize its right to exist. The vote next week will be a crucial test of international support for Israel and the Palestinian cause, and the Republican senators’ statement adds fuel to the already heated debate surrounding the issue.

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