1. Amendment to the United Nations Charter for Adoption of Resolutions by Hypermajority
The General Assembly,
Reaffirming
the principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
Recognizing
the need to reflect the changing dynamics of international relations and the importance of
greater inclusivity in decision-making processes,
Recalling
Article 108 of the Charter of the United Nations which stipulates that amendments to the
Charter shall come into force for all Members upon ratification by two-thirds of the Members of the
United Nations, including all the permanent members of the Security Council,
Noting
the evolving nature of threats to international peace and security and the imperative for the
United Nations Security Council to adapt its decision-making processes accordingly,
1.
Proposes
an amendment to the Charter of the United Nations that introduces the concept of a
"Hypermajority" vote in the United Nations Security Council, where a resolution may be passed
with a minimum of fourteen affirmative votes out of fifteen, even if one permanent member
exercises the veto;
2.
Defines
"Hypermajority" as a superqualified majority that provides a broader consensus among
Member States of the United Nations Security Council for the adoption of resolutions;
3.
Encourages
Member States to consider the implications of this amendment as a means to
enhance the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council in carrying out its primary
responsibility of maintaining international peace and security;
4.
Requests
the Secretary-General to prepare a comprehensive report on the potential impacts of
this amendment, including legal and procedural aspects, and to submit it to the General
Assembly at its [next session or specify a time frame];
5.
Decides
to convene a special session dedicated to considering the amendment to the United
Nations Charter, to be held [specify a time frame];
6.
Calls upon
all Member States to engage constructively in deliberations on this proposed
amendment and to contribute to a comprehensive examination of its merits and challenges;
7.
Affirms
that this amendment will come into effect upon ratification by two-thirds of the
Member States of the United Nations, including all of the permanent members of the Security
Council, in accordance with Article 108 of the Charter.
2. Amendment to the United Nations Charter Concerning the Voting Rights of Member States
with Leaders Convicted of War Crimes or Crimes Against Humanity
The General Assembly,
Recalling
the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights,
Bearing in mind
the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the commitment of states to
uphold justice and accountability,
Reaffirming
its commitment to maintain international peace and security and to promote justice and the
rule of law,
Recognizing
the imperative that leaders who are found guilty of war crimes or crimes against humanity
should not influence decisions pertaining to peace and security,
Acknowledging
the role of the International Criminal Court in the determination and prosecution of war
crimes and crimes against humanity,
Noting
the need for consistency and integrity in the application of international law, particularly with
respect to upholding human rights and international justice,
1.
Proposes
an amendment to the Charter of the United Nations such that any Member State
whose current leaders have been convicted by the International Criminal Court of war crimes or
crimes against humanity shall have their voting rights suspended in matters requiring a vote by
the Security Council or the General Assembly;
2.
Stipulates
that suspension of voting rights is to be enacted immediately following a conviction
by the International Criminal Court and will remain in effect until such time as the convicted
leader is no longer in an official position of power or the conviction is overturned;
3.
Clarifies
that this amendment aims to strengthen the principles of justice and accountability
within the international community and to safeguard the decision-making processes of the
United Nations from undue influence by individuals convicted of the most serious crimes of
concern to the international community;
4.
Requests
the Secretary-General to coordinate with the International Criminal Court to establish
a formal notification process for convictions relevant to this amendment;
5.
Calls upon
Member States to engage in open and constructive dialogue regarding the proposed
amendment, emphasizing the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law at the
international level;
6.
Decides
to convene an intergovernmental conference to discuss the proposed amendment and
its implications, with the aim of facilitating the adoption process in accordance with Article 108
of the Charter;
7.
Affirms
that the proposed amendment will not affect the obligations and rights of Member
States under the Charter other than the specific provision concerning voting rights as outlined in
this resolution.
3. Addressing the Historical Context of the Security Council Composition in Light of the British
Mandate for Palestine
The General Assembly,
Recalling
its resolution 181 (II) of 29 November 1947, which adopted the plan for the partition of
Palestine into independent Arab and Jewish states and the Special International Regime for the City of
Jerusalem,
Reaffirming
the need for the implementation of a just and lasting peace in the region that acknowledges
the rights and legitimate aspirations of all peoples involved,
Recognizing
the complex and unresolved nature of the Palestine question and the ongoing impact of
historical decisions on the current situation in the Middle East,
Acknowledging
that the mandate given to the United Kingdom over Palestine and the subsequent
unresolved partition plan have had a lasting impact on regional and international peace and security,
Observing
that since the establishment of the State of Israel, the envisioned partition has not been
realized in a manner that satisfies the agreed-upon terms of resolution 181 (II) and subsequent related
resolutions,
Expressing concern
that the involvement of Israel in the administrative matters concerning the
Palestinian territories has led to increased tensions and conflict, contrary to the spirit of the United
Nations resolutions aimed at establishing peace,
Affirming
the importance of equitable representation in the Security Council that reflects current
geopolitical realities and the need to address historical grievances,
Desiring
to reinvigorate efforts towards a peaceful settlement of the Palestine question in accordance
with international law and UN resolutions,
1.
Recommends
that the status of the United Kingdom as a Permanent Member of the United
Nations Security Council be reconsidered in light of its historical role in the partition of
Palestine and the unresolved status of the region;
2.
Proposes
, as a measure to advance the peace process and address historical imbalances, that the
Permanent Member seat held by the United Kingdom be offered to an Arab nation as
determined by a collective decision of the Arab League;
3.
Asserts
that this proposed restructuring is an effort to realign the Security Council with the
current geopolitical landscape and to facilitate a more effective role for the United Nations in
resolving long-standing conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
4.
Calls upon
the Security Council to conduct thorough deliberations on this matter, taking into
account the historical context and the current challenges in implementing a viable two-state
solution as envisioned by resolution 181 (II) and subsequent resolutions;
5.
Decides
to establish a special committee tasked with examining the potential impact of the
proposed changes on the peace process in the Middle East, including the establishment of a
sovereign and independent Palestinian state;
6.
Encourages
the international community to support renewed diplomatic efforts to realize the
objectives of resolution 181 (II) and to achieve a just, comprehensive, and enduring peace in the
Middle East.
4. Admission of the State of Palestine to Membership in the United Nations
The General Assembly,
Recalling
its resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012, which accorded to Palestine non-member
observer State status in the United Nations,
Reaffirming
the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and independence in their
sovereign State,
Acknowledging
the mutual recognition of the State of Palestine and the State of Israel as expressed in
the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements of 1993,
Recognizing
the importance of maintaining and strengthening international peace founded upon
freedom, equality, justice, and respect for human rights,
Recalling
its resolution 181 (II) of 29 November 1947, which remains a fundamental component of the
international legitimacy of the two-State solution,
Aware
that both the State of Israel and the State of Palestine have declared their statehood, and yet only
one has been admitted as a full member of the United Nations,
Emphasizing
the imperative of a peaceful coexistence of two democratic states, Israel and Palestine,
living side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders,
Expressing its profound regret
that the State of Palestine has not yet achieved full membership in the
United Nations simultaneous with the State of Israel,
1.
Expresses its appreciation
for the efforts and commitments to peace made by both parties and
the international community;
2.
Extends an apology
to the State of Palestine for the delay in its admission to full membership
in the United Nations;
3.
Affirms
its support for the two-State solution, based on the borders prior to 1967, with a vision
of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security;
4.
Welcomes
the application of the State of Palestine for admission to membership in the United
Nations;
5.
Decides
to admit the State of Palestine to membership in the United Nations, recognizing its
sovereign equality alongside the State of Israel and its right to defend itself, in accordance with
the principles of the United Nations and international law;
6.
Urges
both States to resume negotiations on all final status issues in the Middle East peace
process and to refrain from unilateral actions that could preclude a negotiated two-state
outcome;
7.
Encourages
all Member States to offer support and assistance to the State of Palestine in its
efforts to develop as a sovereign, independent, and democratic state;
8.
Calls upon
both Member States, Israel and Palestine, to cooperate diligently for the sake of
peace, security, and mutual recognition, and to work towards a lasting peace agreement;
9.
Requests
the Security Council to consider and approve the application of the State of Palestine
for membership in the United Nations, in line with the Charter of the United Nations;
10.
Directs
the Secretary-General to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution and to
report back to the General Assembly at its next session.
5. Calling for Ceasefire and Hostage Release
The Security Council,
Reaffirming
the obligation of Israel, the occupying Power, to abide fully by its legal obligations and
responsibilities under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in
Time of War, of 12 August 1949,
Recalling
its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967, 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973, and other
relevant resolutions,
Noting with deep concern
the ongoing tensions and military activities in the Occupied Palestinian
Territory, including East Jerusalem,
Emphasizing
the importance of the safety and well-being of all civilians in the entire Middle East
region,
Recognizing
the principle of self-defense as inherent to all sovereign nations,
Acknowledging
the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood and the obligations of
the international community to support them in achieving this goal,
Condemning
all acts of violence, terrorism, provocation, incitement, and destruction,
Adopting
the term
دعابتلا
(at-tiba’ad), derived from the Arabic for “distancing” or “spacing apart,” to
articulate the distinct nature of the Palestinian experience under military occupation,
1.
Calls
for an immediate ceasefire and a cessation of all hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian
Territory, including East Jerusalem;
2.
Demands
that Israel, the occupying Power, cease all military operations and comply with its
obligations under international law;
3.
Stresses
the need for all sides to immediately and unconditionally release all hostages as a step
towards building trust and facilitating dialogue;
4.
Reiterates
that all Member States have an obligation to respect the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of other Member States;
5.
Affirms
Israel’s right to defend itself from threats posed by other Member States, in accordance
with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter;
6.
Recognizes
that the Palestinian people, who remain under occupation, have expressed their
peaceful aspirations and their right to self-determination and statehood;
7.
Urges
Member States to support initiatives aimed at resuming direct negotiations between the
parties to achieve a two-state solution based on the lines of 4 June 1967 and in accordance with
the resolutions of the Council, and the principle of land for peace;
8.
Calls upon
both parties to act on the basis of international law, the Charter of the United
Nations, and relevant UN resolutions, to refrain from provocative actions, and to work towards
peace;
9.
Requests
the Secretary-General to monitor the situation and report back to the Council
regularly on the implementation of this resolution;
10.
Decides
to remain actively seized of the matter.
6. The Dvira Plan
The Security Council,
Reaffirming
its commitment to a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the Middle East in
accordance with its relevant resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973),
Recognizing
the need for a two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders with guarantees for the
security of both Israel and Palestine,
Acknowledging
the significance of territorial contiguity for the Palestinian state to ensure its viability
and the well-being of its population,
1.
Reaffirms
the necessity for the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the pre-1967
borders, comprising the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem as its capital.
2.
Defines
the Palestinian territory to include a new boundary line extending from the
northernmost point of the Gaza Strip, directly southeast to the Dvira/Lahav area, thus creating a
contiguous landmass that incorporates the entirety of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank down to
Elat in the south.
3.
Mandates
the establishment of a secure and sovereign border and corridor, under the auspices
of the United Nations, to connect Gaza and the West Bank along the newly defined boundary
line, and continuing along pre-1967 West Bank borders, then along the Jordan to UNDOF in the
north, ensuring the free movement of people and goods within the sovereign territory of the
state of Palestine.
4.
Decides
that this corridor will be demilitarized, with international guarantees for its security and
neutrality, and with its administration initially overseen by the United Nations Interim
Administration Mission, transitioning, to Israeli-Palestinian control as stability is achieved.
5.
Calls for
the creation of buffer zones along the new boundary line with the dual purpose of
ensuring security and fostering environmental sustainability, under the supervision of the United
Nations until such a time as it can be handed over to the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) to manage as a transboundary peace park.
6.
Supports
the uninterrupted territorial integrity of the Palestinian state, ensuring its land, air, and
maritime borders are respected, including its border with Egypt and Jordan and access to
international waters.
7.
Urges
both states to cooperate in establishing peace, security, and prosperity for their peoples,
safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens within their respective territories.
8.
Requests
the Secretary-General to appoint a special envoy to oversee the implementation of
this resolution, and to assist in the negotiations necessary for the successful establishment of the
new boundary line and the administration of the contiguous territory of Palestine.
9.
Instructs
the dismantling of the existing fence along the southeastern face of the Gaza Strip and
mandates its reinstallation along the newly formed international boundary line stretching from
northernmost Gaza to the West Bank at Dvira/Lahav. This repositioning of the fence is to be
conducted under the supervision of the United Nations, ensuring that the new boundary
provides security while respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state of
Palestine.
10.
Decides
to remain actively seized of the matter.
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