Criticism after UN calls for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine

The United Nations (UN) during its General Assembly session on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 called for an end to Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. This was supported by 124 member states, while 12 countries opposed, and 43 countries abstained or did not vote. The political stance of the PB General Assembly actually strengthens the opinion of the International Court of Justice or the UN Supreme Court in July 2024 which states that Israel's occupation of Palestine is illegal or violates international law so it must be ended. However, even though it has been clearly stated that Israel is in the wrong position, the Palestinian position remains in an oppressed condition. The Palestinians do not get their basic rights to live independently, sovereignly, and freely determine their own destiny. Israel continues to colonize the land and people of Palestine.

Source: AFP/CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

Gaza is being destroyed, the West Bank is slowly being annexed and Palestinian children are being killed. Is this what is called justice and civilization? No, this is what is called arbitrariness. The UN does exist, the UN does speak out for Palestine. Unfortunately, the UN does not want and dare to take firm action against Israel. The UN can only call for Isarel to stop the occupation of Palestine without being able to do much concrete action, daring to pressure the barbaric state to really stop.

The UN is only satisfied up to that point, do not blame if then hardline groups such as Hezbollah, Khouti, Hamas are increasingly militant against Israel. This is because the UN that has the authority to do something to realize world justice is not reliable. The Palestinians are even more harmed by the loss of many lives, the destruction of their homeland, and the reduction of their sovereign territory. Does the UN dare to take action against Israel to comply with international norms and laws? This is a self-criticism that must be answered by the UN. I will continue to speak out: Free Palestine and take firm action against Israel!