GAZA, (PIC)
The Hamas Movement said that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on Palestinian statehood is an acknowledgement of “the necessity of our Palestinian people obtaining their legitimate rights.”
The Movement also said the overwhelming support for the resolution is an “affirmation of international cooperation.”
“We call on the free countries of the world to intensify their efforts and provide all means of assistance and support to our Palestinian people, who yearn for freedom and to achieve their right to self-determination,” Hamas said.
It also called on the UN Security Council to recognize Palestine.
Earlier Friday, the UNGA overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the international organization.
The UNGA adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against, including the US and Israel, while 25 countries abstained. It does not give the Palestinians full UN membership, but simply recognizes them as qualified to join.
