India votes for Palestinian statehood at UN

In a significant diplomatic move, India voted on Friday in favour of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the 'New York Declaration' aimed at securing a peaceful resolution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution, which calls for the effective implementation of a two-state solution, was passed with resounding support, as 142 nations voted in favour, 10 opposed it, and 12 abstained. The 'New York Declaration specifically calls upon Israel to cease settlement activities, halt land seizures, and renounce any plans of annexation, particularly in occupied territories such as East Jerusalem.India was among the 142 nations that voted in favour of the resolution titled ‘Endorsement of the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution’.

India has voted in favour of Palestine and the two state solution in accordance with the New York declaration. pic.twitter.com/x1hOcrZceB

— Pramod Kumar Singh (@SinghPramod2784) September 12, 2025

The New York Declaration faced opposition from 10 countries, including Israel, the United States, Argentina, and Hungary. These nations expressed reservations over certain provisions, particularly those calling for immediate cessation of settlement activity and explicit public endorsement of the two-state solution by the Israeli government.The declaration also stresses the urgent need for international guarantees to support the peace process, warning that without such measures, the conflict would deepen, threatening both regional and global security.