The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a declaration urging concrete steps toward a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The motion passed with 142 votes in favor, 10 against and 12 abstentions, Reuters reported.

Drafted at a Saudi-French conference in July, the text condemns Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel while also denouncing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis. It calls for an immediate ceasefire and proposes a temporary UN stabilization mission to protect civilians.

France hailed the outcome as a blow to Hamas, urging its disarmament. But the US rejected the resolution as a “misguided stunt,” while Israel dismissed it as one-sided and accused the UN of aiding terrorists instead of peace.