UN General Assembly
2024

of recognizing and establishing diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. We did this because it is clear to us that the State and people of Palestine are entitled to full recognition by, integration into, and support from the _ international community. We join with others in congratulating the State of Palestine on taking a seat among UN member states on September 10, 2024. We condemn the actions of Hamas. We also strongly deplore the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza which is the result of the disproportionate use of force by Israel. There is no justification for it. That is why treaties exist governing the rules of engagement for war. A two-state solution, no matter how elusive it may appear to be now, is the only answer. We insist that the killing in Ukraine must stop. The people of the Ukraine must be allowed to live within the internationally recognized boundaries of their state, in peace and free from the threat or use of force. There must be a singular commitment to building the peace. Mr. President,