Politics & Diplomacy
UN committee backs Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources
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The Second Committee of the UN General Assembly, which handles economic and financial matters, voted to adopt a draft resolution affirming Palestinian permanent sovereignty over natural resources, Middle East Eye reported. The measure establishes Palestinians' right to control and benefit from natural resources within their territory.
The resolution represents an assertion of Palestinian economic self-determination and resource rights. It now advances to the full General Assembly for consideration.
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