Geneva, Nov. 12 -- A United Nations General Assembly committee adopted a resolution affirming the rights of Palestinians and residents of the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources, with 151 countries voting in favour and seven opposing the measure.
The resolution, introduced by Uruguay on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, was approved by the General Assembly's Second Committee, which deals with economic and financial issues. Eleven countries abstained.
The United States and Israel voted against the resolution, alongside Colombia, Paraguay, Palau, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia. All European union member states and Canada voted in favour, according to the United Nations.
The text calls on Israel to stop explo...