WATCH: 'Annexation Is An Act Of War,' Palestine CONFRONTS Israel At UN, World Leaders Silenced!

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The Palestinian representative delivered one of the strongest speeches heard at the UN Security Council, accusing Israel of accelerating annexation and warning that peace cannot survive if Palestinian territory continues to shrink. What You Need To Know Palestinian UN representative Riyad Mansour told the Security Council that UN Resolution 2334 can be summed up in two words: "No annexation." Mansour argued that Israel has seized control of around 70% of Gaza and has effectively annexed large parts of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, describing these actions as violations of international law. He accused Israel of expanding settlements, fragmenting Palestinian territory, and undermining the viability of an independent Palestinian state. The Palestinian delegation cited the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion and urged governments, businesses and financial institutions not to support activities linked to what it described as Israel's unlawful occupation and annexation. M

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