Australia changes position to support [UN] vote demanding Israel end occupation of Gaza, East Jerusalem and West Bank
Australia changes position to support [UN] vote demanding Israel end occupation of Gaza, East Jerusalem and West Bank
www.abc.net.au Australia backs UN resolution calling for end to Israel's presence in Occupied Palestinian Territory
Australia changes its position to support a UN resolution demanding "Israel bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible".
In short:
Australia has voted in favour of a UN resolution demanding Israel rapidly end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories.
The vote represents a shift in a longstanding position. Australia abstained on similar resolutions at previous meetings of the General Assembly.
What's next?
An international conference to work towards a two-state solution is set to take place next year.
