New York – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday passed a resolution with overwhelming support in favor of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, explicitly excluding Hamas from future governance in Gaza.

The resolution, which is non-binding, received 142 votes in favor, 10 against, and 12 abstentions. Ukraine supported the motion, while Israel and the United States opposed it. The measure calls for Hamas to be disarmed and for a permanent settlement to the Gaza war based on the creation of separate states.

Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon dismissed the move as a “hollow gesture” and “not a serious attempt at peacemaking,” arguing it would prolong the war and “reward” Hamas rather than weaken it. Hamas has not issued a response to the resolution.

This is the strongest-worded UNGA resolution to date on Gaza, directly urging Hamas to relinquish control after nearly two decades of rule. Hamas rose to power after defeating Fatah in the 2006 election and seizing full control of Gaza the following year.

At the upcoming UNGA session on September 22, Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and Belgium are expected to follow suit. Russia has reiterated its stance that a two-state solution is the only viable path to de-escalation, continuing its long-standing recognition of Palestine since the Soviet era.