The assembly overwhelmingly approved the resolution The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly affirmed the right of Palestinian sovereignty over their lands occupied by Israel in 1967, in what could be seen as a direct rebuke to U.S. President George W. Bush.
The 191-nation body voted 140-6 Thursday, May 6, with 11 abstentions, to adopt a resolution affirming "that the status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, remains one of military occupation".
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The 191-nation body voted 140-6 Thursday, May 6, with 11 abstentions, to adopt a resolution affirming "that the status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, remains one of military occupation".
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