The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse the New York Declaration which outlines four major steps towards a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
First, ending the war in Gaza and securing the day after for Palestinians and Israelis by supporting mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United States to secure and implement a ceasefire.
Second, empowering a sovereign and economically viable State of Palestine, living side by side, in peace and security with Israel.
Third, preserving the two-state solution against illegal measures by any parties who may seek to derail the implementation.
And fourth, achieving regional integration through ending the Israel-Palestine conflict to ensure normal relations and coexistence among the region's peoples and states.
A resolution endorsing the declaration received 142 votes in favor and 10 against, while 12 countries abstained. The United States and Israel voted against the draft resolution.
New York Declaration outlines steps in implementing two-state solution for Israel, Palestine
Thousands of Greek citizens held a march and demonstration in the capital Athens Thursday evening to protest against the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran.
Protesters carried banners and chanted anti-war slogans in solidarity with Iran, calling on the United States and Israel to stop interfering in Iran's affairs, and demanding the closing of NATO bases in Greece.
"We are here in Athens, we are protesting against the vicious, imperialist war by the United States [and] Israel. We are here to support the Iranian people, their right to live freely, their right of self-determination," said Yanis, a protester.
"It goes without saying that it is against the international law. It is an act of cruelty to kill innocent people, but I also think they do not care about that at all." said Kostas, another protester.
After nearly 50 minutes of marching, the protesters arrived at the U.S. Embassy in Greece to express their dissatisfaction. Greek deployed a large number of police vehicles to block the embassy entrance to prevent escalation of the situation.
Due to the protest, multiple road sections in downtown Athens were closed to traffic on Thursday.
Greek citizens have held multiple protests since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran.
Greeks demonstrate to protest against US-Israel strikes on Iran
