The US are seeking to limit the number of one-sided, anti-Israel resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly. They are also trying to win approval of a resolution condemning anti-Semitism. The resolution condemning anti-Semitism failed to pass last year.
Lagon said the last General Assembly adopted 21 resolutions concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, many of which implied "that only Israel has obligations and responsibilities to make peace." The resolutions did not mention suicide attacks against Israel, he noted. And he said, "they pressed the case of the Palestinians, but failed to present a complete picture of the situation on the ground, condemn all acts of terrorism, and recognize the legitimate security concerns of the Israeli people." Lagon said too that the US would also advocate for the abolition of a special UN General Assembly committee directed to investigate Israeli practices and other bodies "that are biased against Israel." It is not clear, given the makeup of the 191-member body, including the powerful Arab bloc, how successful the US will be in its bid to block anti-Israel resolutions.
Let's hope this resolution passes. Though I'm sure we'll see outrage from the French and their cohorts in the Middle East.
Posted by: Rob | September 20, 2004 at 00:27
Just earler in the year I remember the resolution condemning anti-Semitism failing because the Arabs wouldnt allow it.
Posted by: Anti-UN | September 20, 2004 at 08:00
Hi Anti-UN,
Earlier this year the Arabs said they will block it if it came up for discussion. It didnt come up for discussion and so wasn't blocked.
There is a link on AS with some links to the story.
Here is the link
Posted by: Steve | September 20, 2004 at 08:04