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UNGA’s resolution on Jerusalem
December 25 , 2017
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- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has overwhelmingly adopted resolution declaring United States of America (USA) recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as ‘null and void’.
- It was adopted with more than a two-thirds majority of the 172 nations that voted — 128 nations including India supported the measure, nine voted against it and 35 countries abstained.
- The resolution was moved by Turkey and Yemen and The draft resolution rejecting US move was sent to UNGA after it was vetoed by United States at UN Security Council (UNSC), although all other 14 council members voted in favour.
- The resolution was drafted following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of shifting US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and officially recognising ancient disputed city as capital of Israel.
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