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UN resolution demanding Israel exit 'occupied territories' can hurt 'highly volatile' situation, expert says
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A legal expert warns that Israel's departure from the West Bank could allow Iran to step in and establish a control similar to the Hamas presence in Gaza.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
"Instead of marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre by condemning Hamas and calling for the release of all 101 of the remaining hostages, the General Assembly continues to dance to the music of the Palestinian Authority, which backs the Hamas murderers," Danon added.
The draft proposal received support from 124 countries, with 43 abstaining from voting and 14 others voting against it. The U.S. voted against the resolution and was joined by Argentina, Czech Republic, Fiji, Hungary, Israel, Malawi, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Tonga and Tuvalu.