From 2015 through 2024, the UN General Assembly has adopted 173 resolutions against Israel and 80 against other countries. For texts and voting sheets, see the UN Watch Database, which will be updated to include the 2025 UNGA resolutions after they are published by the UN in January 2026.
The UN Watch Database also documents that since 2006, the UN Human Rights Council has adopted 112 resolutions against Israel, 45 against Syria, 16 against Iran, 11 against Russia, and 4 against Venezuela.
The 2025 UNGA Resolutions: 16 on Israel vs. 10 on Rest of World
In 2025, the UNGA is expected to adopt 16 resolutions on Israel and only ten resolutions on the entire rest of the world, which include one resolution each on North Korea, Iran, Syria, and Myanmar, as well as four against Russia and two against the United States, as detailed in the charts below.
We note that the 16 resolutions on Israel includes the resolution titled Assistance to the Palestinian People, which is more balanced than the others, is adopted by consensus, and, therefore, is deemed non-condemnatory. Likewise, this year’s resolution on the Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic is also non-condemnatory in nature.
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| Resolution | Extracts | Analysis |
| “Endorsement of the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution” [A/DEC/80/506] Plenary Vote (Sept. 12, 2025)
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“Endorses the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution submitted by the Co-Chairs of the Conference and the Co-Chairs of the working groups to the Conference.” | Endorses the biased New York Declaration which calls for “an end the Israeli occupation over the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967, including East Jerusalem,” while also indirectly accusing Israel of war crimes by rejecting “the use of starvation and thirst as weapons of war.” Furthermore, the declaration also calls on states “to cooperate with the International Criminal Court in its investigation into the Situation in Palestine” while condemning Israel for its ban of UNRWA. The declaration also calls on “states that have established diplomatic missions at Jerusalem to withdraw such missions from the Holy City,” rejecting that Jerusalem is Israel’s unified capital. Lastly, this declaration supports the “implementation of the provisional measures issued by the ICJ in the politicized case regarding the application of the Convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in the Gaza strip (South Africa v. Israel).” |
| “The risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East” [A/C.1/80/L.2] 1st Committee Vote (Oct. 31, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Recalling that Israel remains the only State in the Middle East that has not yet become a party to the Treaty…” | Resolution singles out Israel while ignoring menacing actions of other states, including Iran’s illegal efforts to acquire nuclear weapons in defiance of Security Council and IAEA resolutions. Ignores overt and repeated threats against the existence of Israel by neighboring states in the region. |
| “Oil slick on Lebanese shores” [A/C.2/80/L.26] 2nd Committee Vote (Expected November 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Reiterates, for the twentieth consecutive year, its deep concern about the adverse implications of the destruction by the Israeli Air Force of the oil storage tanks in the direct vicinity of the Lebanese Jiyeh electric power plant for the achievement of sustainable development in Lebanon…” | One-sided resolution completely ignores Hezbollah’s role in launching hostilities, firing 4,000 rockets and burning 500,000 trees in Northern Israel. Ignores Lebanon’s non-compliance with SC Resolutions on dismantling Hezbollah. Singles out Israel as only country to be censured under Sustainable Development agenda item. |
| “Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources” [A/C.2/80/L.34] 2nd Committee Vote (Expected November 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Expressing its grave concern also about the widespread destruction caused by Israel, the occupying Power, to vital infrastructure, including water pipelines, sewage networks and electricity networks, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…” | One-sided resolution denies Israel’s right to self-defense by describing every preventative measure as conspiracy against Palestinian resources. Omits mention of Palestinian terrorism or any Palestinian obligation. Also omits Palestinian harm to natural resources, such as destruction of Gaza greenhouses delivered intact by Israel; Hamas’ commandeering of international aid money to fund the construction of terror tunnels rather than to rebuild destroyed infrastructure; environmental pollution caused by Palestinian tire burning; destruction of flora and fauna with arson balloons and kites; and refusal to develop their own water resources and deal with their own sewage as required by the Oslo Accords. |
| “The right of the Palestinian people to self-determination” [A/C.3/80/L.26] 3rd Committee Vote (Nov. 18, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Recalling the advisory opinion rendered on 19 July 2024 by the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and from the illegality of Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory…” | Redundantly asserts a principle that Israel has already recognized. Out of hundreds of self-determination claims worldwide, resolution singles out one: the claim against Israel. Omits Palestinian obligation under the Road Map to dismantle terrorist infrastructure before a state is to be created. The Committee already adopts a self-determination resolution for the whole world titled “Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination” while singling out Israel with this one resolution for Palestinian self-determination. |
| “Work of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories” [A/C.4/80/L.19] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Deplores those policies and practices of Israel that violate the human rights of the Palestinian people and other Arabs of the occupied territories, as reflected in the report of the Special Committee covering the reporting period…” | Perpetuates committee with blatantly biased mandate of examining only Israeli actions, but ignoring Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Fatah terrorism. Contrary to international law and resolution 242, claims that occupation is itself a violation. Resolution falsely accuses Israel of indiscriminate force against civilians and provocations and incitements against “the holy places.” At the same time, it completely ignores Palestinian use of the Al Aqsa Mosque as a vehicle for antisemitic incitement, thereby also denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount. Furthermore, the one-sided accusation against Israel disregards Palestinian attacks against Jewish holy sites, such as Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus. |
“The occupied Syrian Golan” [A/C.4/80/L.21] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Determines that all legislative and administrative measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, that purport to alter the character and legal status of the occupied Syrian Golan are null and void…” | Ignores the existence of the Syrian Civil War and its security implications for Israel and the civilians of the Golan Heights. Also ignores Syria’s history of shelling Israeli communities, its leader’s calls for a “war of annihilation” against Israel, and Syria’s 1967 aggression that led to its loss of the territory. Also neglects Syria’s sponsorship of the enemies of the peace process, and its support for terrorism. Falsely claims that Israel is oppressing and imposing Israeli citizenship on the Arab population of the Golan Heights. |
| “Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan” [A/C.4/80/L.20] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Reaffirms that the Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan are illegal and an obstacle to peace and economic and social development…” | Adopts Palestinian position on issues that Oslo Accords left to negotiations, such as settlements and borders. Israel is treated with disdain in comparison to praise and deference to governments in other country resolutions. Makes sweeping legal pronouncements on disputed matters, for example by accusing Israel of violating international law for ordering demolitions of illegally built structures in territory over which it has administrative control. Makes an immoral equivalence between Palestinian terror and violence and Israeli countermeasures. Specifically condemns incitement by “Israeli settlers,” but fails to expressly condemn widespread, official terrorist and antisemitic incitement by Palestinian officials, media and education. |
| “Assistance to Palestine refugees” [A/C.4/80/L.17] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Expressing grave concern at the especially difficult situation of the Palestine refugees under occupation, including with regard to their safety, well-being and socioeconomic living conditions…” | Resolution serves Arab states that seek to preserve Palestinians as pawns in political campaign to delegitimize Israel. Intent and effect of singling out Palestinian from all refugee claims in the world is to isolate and demonize Israel. Omits any reference to Lebanon’s discrimination against Palestinian refugees in that country or the Syrian Assad regime’s collective punishment of Palestinian refugees in that country and their treatment as second-class citizens. Redundant to three other resolutions adopted on same day (see in this chart) dealing with refugees and UNRWA. |
| “Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East” [A/C.4/80/L.16] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Reiterates its demand that Israel comply without delay with all its legal obligations under international law, including, inter alia, to take all necessary and effective measures to ensure, in full cooperation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance, including food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care, to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip…” | Perpetuates anomaly whereby Palestinians are the only people not served by UNHCR but instead by special agency. Resolution makes one-sided condemnations of Israeli actions, but silent on Palestinian terrorism against Israelis and abuses of Palestinian forces against their own citizens. Ignores UNRWA admission that members of Hamas, a terrorist organization, were on its payroll. Resolution calls on Israel to allow construction materials into the Gaza Strip yet fails to acknowledge Hamas use of such materials to build attack tunnels and other terror infrastructure. |
| “Palestine refugees’ properties and their revenues” [A/C.4/80/L.18] 4th Committee Vote (Nov. 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Reaffirms that the Palestine refugees are entitled to their property and to the income derived therefrom, in conformity with the principles of equity and justice…” |
One-sided resolution ignores claims of 900,000 Jewish refugees displaced from Arab lands. Repeats statements previously established for purpose of censuring Israel and is redundant to other resolutions. Prejudges negotiations. |
| “Assistance to the Palestinian people” [A/RES/80/TBD] Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
“Aware that development is difficult under occupation and is best promoted in circumstances of peace and stability. Noting the great economic and social challenges facing the Palestinian people and their leadership…” |
This resolution is more balanced when compared to the other anti-Israel texts. However, its references to the difficulty of occupation for Palestinians indirectly implicates Israel. No other occupied or disputed territory throughout the world receives an annual resolution of this type, making it uniquely critical of Israel. This resolution is typically passed by consensus, without a vote. |
| “The Syrian Golan” [A/RES/80/L.12] Plenary Vote (Expected November 2025) |
“Deeply concerned that Israel has not withdrawn from the Syrian Golan, which has been under occupation since 1967…” | Redundant to “the Occupied Syrian Golan.” Oblivious to genocidal massacres taking place now in Syria and its security implications for Israel and the civilians of the Golan Heights. Ignores Syria’s history of shelling Israeli communities, its leader’s calls for a “war of annihilation” against Israel, and Syria’s 1967 aggression that led to its loss of the territory. Calls on Israel to negotiate with Syria and Lebanon while not making the same demand of those countries. |
| “Proposed programme budget for 2025: section TBD, Palestine refugees humanitarian obligations” [A/RES/80/TBD] Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025)
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“Recognizes the extraordinary humanitarian work that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East performs…” “Condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing of Agency staff and “Condemns in the strongest possible terms the destruction of buildings under the United Nations flag…” |
This resolution, adopted in the context of Israel’s post-October 7th war against Hamas, clearly targets Israel even though it does not mention either Israel or Hamas by name. It strongly condemns the killing of those sheltering in UN premises and the destruction of UN property. It also calls to respect civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. Since Israel is the party attacking in Gaza and the resolution fails to hold Hamas accountable either for starting the war or for embedding itself in the Gaza civilian infrastructure in violation of international law, including by launching rockets from, storing weapons in, and constructing tunnels under schools and hospitals, there is no doubt the condemnation is directed at Israel. |
| “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations” [A/ES-10/L.34/Rev.1] Plenary Vote (June 12, 2025)
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“Strongly deploring the end of the ceasefire and the decision of the Israeli Government, since 2 March 2025, to block access to humanitarian aid, including life - saving supplies, notably food, medicine, fuel and cooking gas, for over 2 million people…” “Strongly condemns any use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare and the unlawful denial of humanitarian access…” “Stresses the need for accountability in order to ensure Israel’s respect of international law obligations, and in this regard calls upon all Member States to individually and collectively take all measures necessary, in line with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure compliance by Israel with its obligations.” |
This biased resolution strongly condemns Israel while mentioning Hamas only once in connection with a demand for the release of the hostages. It “strongly condemns” Israel for its purported “starvation of civilians as a method of war,” demands that it “immediately end the blockade,” and defends UNRWA as the “backbone of the humanitarian response” in Gaza. While some of the condemnations and demands are directed at “all parties,” the failure to directly condemn Hamas for its violations against Palestinians in Gaza, including confiscating and selling incoming humanitarian aid, attacking Gazans attempting to access aid, and endangering civilians by operating in civilian areas, confirms that Israel is the main target of this resolution. The resolution also fully endorses all of the proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Moreover, it is adopted as part of the Tenth Emergency Special Session against Israel, further confirming that it is condemnatory towards Israel. |
| TBD [A/RES/80/TBD] Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025)
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TBD | This year, the UN General Assembly is expected to pass a new resolution sponsored by Norway to endorse the recent ICJ Advisory Opinion that supported UNRWA. The title, symbol, and text of this resolution - which is expected to include condemnatory language towards Israel - is not yet publicly available. UN Watch is monitoring the resolution and will make updates to this webpage once more information is released. |
2025 UNGA RESOLUTIONS ON REST OF THE WORLD
| “Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine”[A/RES/ES-11/7] Country Concerned: Russia |
Plenary Vote (Feb. 24, 2025)
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| “The path to peace” [A/RES/ES-11/8] Country Concerned: Russia |
Plenary Vote (Feb. 24, 2025)
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| “Status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia, Georgia, and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, Georgia” [A/RES/79/292] Country Concerned: Russia |
Plenary Vote (June 3, 2025)
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| “Participation by the State of Palestine during the 80th session” [A/RES/80/1] Country Concerned: United States |
Plenary Vote (Sept. 19, 2025)
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| “Resolution condemning the embargo imposed on Cuba by the United States” [A/80/L.6] Country Concerned: United States |
Plenary Vote (Oct. 29, 2025)
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| “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” [A/C.3/80/L.29] Country Concerned: North Korea |
3rd Committee Vote (November 19, 2025) Adopted by consensus
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
| “Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran” [A/C.3/80/L.30] Country Concerned: Iran |
3rd Committee Vote (November 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
| “Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol” [A/C.3/80/L.33/Rev.1] Country Concerned: Russia |
3rd Committee Vote (November 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
| “Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic” [A/C.3/80/L.31/Rev.1] Country Concerned: Syria |
3rd Committee Vote (November 19, 2025)
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
| “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” [A/C.3/80/L.32/Rev.1] Country Concerned: Myanmar |
3rd Committee Vote (November 19, 2025) Adopted by consensus
Plenary Vote (Expected December 2025) |
Compare UN resolutions on Israel vs. the rest of the world from the previous year here.
Last updated November 19, 2025.
