India Backs UN Resolution Demanding Israel Stop Exploiting Natural Resources

India has voted in favour of a UN General Assembly draft resolution that reaffirms the rights of the Palestinian people and the population of the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources.

The Vote And Details

The 193-Member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday in favour of the resolution proposed by Uruguay. India voted in favour along with 150 other nations. Israel and the United States were among seven countries that voted against the draft, while 11 nations abstained.

Demands And Violations

The text demands that Israel stop the exploitation, damage, loss, depletion, and endangerment of natural resources like land, water, and energy in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan. It stresses that Israeli walls and settlements violate international law and deprive Palestinians of these resources. The resolution also calls for a halt to environmental harm, waste dumping, destruction of water, sewage, and electricity networks, and the demolition of homes, agricultural lands, and water wells.

Context

Resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly reflect the political stance of the global community on international disputes and human rights issues. India has historically maintained a consistent diplomatic position of supporting Palestinian rights and advocating for negotiated political solutions in international forums.