U.N. adopts resolution calling for Israel to withdraw to pre-1967 borders

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territory, according to new reports.

The largely symbolic United Nations resolution demands that Israel "brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and do so within 12 months. The resolution passed with 124 votes in favor, 14 against and 43 abstentions.

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