Geneva, March 27 (QNA) - The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution Friday concerning the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, regarding the obligation to ensure accountability and justice.

Commenting on the resolution, which was adopted by 24 votes in favor, four against, and 19 abstentions, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the resolution, considering it a confirmation of the necessity to ensure accountability for perpetrators of violations and crimes against the Palestinian people, to guarantee that there is no impunity, and to achieve justice.

It emphasized that this resolution is of particular importance given the current circumstances, as the Israeli occupation continues to perpetrate grave and systematic violations of international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law, alongside escalating settler attacks in the absence of accountability and with continued impunity.

It explained that the adoption of this resolution embodies the responsibility of the international community, particularly member states, to respect their legal obligations under international law, including the duty to ensure respect for the Geneva Conventions, to refrain from recognizing the illegal situation arising from the occupation, and to refrain from providing any form of support that contributes to its continuation, as stated in the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice.

It also considered the resolution as a reaffirmation of the responsibility of states not to recognize the illegal situation arising from the occupation and not to provide assistance or support for its continuation, including refraining from supplying the occupying power with any weapons or equipment that could be used to commit further crimes and violations against Palestinians in contravention of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. (QNA)