UN backs Palestinian statehood, 142 nations vote for formal recognition
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution endorsing a two-state solution framework, with 142 votes in favor, 10 against (including the U.S. and Israel), and 12 abstentions. UN News reported on September 12 that the New York Declaration is the outcome of an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which resumes later this month. asiaplustj.info »