Speech Brief
UK Government says abstains on Item 7 resolutions
Key points
- Abstained on three Item 7 resolutions
- Affirms Palestinian self-determination; condemns Israeli settlements
TL;DR
- Abstained on draft resolutions L.8, L.36 and L.37 under Item 7.
- Objects to Item 7 as unfairly and uniquely singling out the State of Israel; will push for consideration under other agenda items.
- Affirms support for Palestinian self-determination and notes recognition of Palestine in September 2025.
- Condemns Israeli settlement activity; calls for reversal of settlement expansion in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and accountability for violent settlers.
- Expresses concerns that draft resolutions must accurately reflect International Court of Justice advisory opinions and not go beyond the Court's findings.
Original text
Thank you, Mr President. We wish to make an explanation of vote on draft resolutions L.8, L.36 and L.37. All countries must face appropriate and proportionate scrutiny of their human rights record. The UK’s longstanding and principled objection to Item 7 remains unchanged. Item 7 unfairly and uniquely singles out the State of Israel in comparison to other countries. Item 7 represents a disproportionate focus on Israe...
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