The UN General Assembly voted to support the New York Declaration, a resolution that aims to relaunch a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine without Hamas involvement.
The text passed with 142 votes in favour, 10 against including Israel and the United States and 12 abstentions.
It condemns the October 7 attacks, demands that Hamas free all hostages, and calls on the group to surrender its weapons.
142 nations back plan as US and Israel oppose
Presented by France and Saudi Arabia, the declaration urges collective action to end the war in Gaza and sets out a path to a just and lasting settlement based on two states.
Supporters say the vote answers long-standing criticism that the UN failed to directly rebuke Hamas.
Analysts add that the margin offers political cover for capitals that back Palestinian rights while rejecting Hamas tactics.
Text condemns Hamas and seeks Gaza transition
The declaration goes further than censure. It says Hamas must end its rule in Gaza and hand over security responsibilities to the Palestinian Authority, with international engagement and support, in line with the goal of a sovereign Palestinian state.
It also floats the deployment of a temporary international stabilisation mission under a UN Security Council mandate to protect civilians and help transfer security duties.
The Arab League has endorsed the text, and 17 UN member states co-signed it in July.
Summit and recognition moves raise pressure on Israel
The vote precedes a September 22 summit in New York, co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to formally recognise Palestine.
Other leaders signal similar steps to push for an end to fighting. Israel’s offensive has killed at least 64,656 Palestinians, most civilians, and rights groups have called the actions genocide.
Whereas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there will be no Palestinian state.
Reports also suggest Mahmoud Abbas may be denied a US visa, casting uncertainty over his attendance.
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