The accusation of Western double standards, gleefully amplified by Russia and China, resonated across the halls of UN headquarters this week as the General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a far-reaching resolution to isolate Israel and demand the end of its occupation of Palestinian territories within a year.

Most countries have backed a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that sets a deadline for Israel to end its illegal occupation of Palestinian territory amid rising international criticism of Israel.

Those who abstained were Australia, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Nepal and Ukraine. The nations that opposed the resolution included Israel and the United States, who have consistently backed Tel Aviv's policies in the region.