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United Kingdom Explanation of Vote on a Resolution on the Durban Declaration and Program of Action Development

Israel Explanation of Vote on a Resolution on the Durban Declaration and Program of Action Development

Voting results on Draft U.N. General Assembly Resolution, "The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination," Adopted by Third Committee (163 in favor, 5 against, 10 abstentions) Development

"Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday praised the world body for overwhelmingly approving an Israeli-sponsored resolution to support entrepreneurship but criticized Arab countries who voted against it, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The two Gulf countries voted against the jobs-oriented resolution despite signing recent peace treaties with Israel and praising what both countries called an advancement of peace in the region.
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The resolution passed with a definitive 144-26 majority with nine abstentions, but the Arab countries voted as a block against the resolution, apparently because it was sponsored by Israel.

Opponents included the UAE and Bahrain. Egypt and Jordan, the other two Arab states that have full diplomatic relations with Israel, also voted against the resolution.

'Unfortunately, there are some in this body, who despite recognizing the value of innovation, decided to vote against it,' Erdan said. 'Their 'no' vote was driven not by reason or logic, but by anti-Semitism and intolerance. These member states should be ashamed. Instead of advancing a more sustainable future, they cling to racism and bigotry. We should all feel outraged.'
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UAE, Bahrain reject Israeli UN resolution on entrepreneurship, despite new peace Article

United States Explanation of Vote on a Resolution on the Durban Declaration and Program of Action Development

Resolution perpetuating antisemitic Durban Conference adopted by U.N. General Assembly Third Committee (124 in favor, 12 against, 44 abstentions) Development