The risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution singles out Israel for criticism while ignoring the menacing actions of other states in the region, including Iran's illegal efforts to acquire nuclear weapons in defiance of Security Council and IAEA resolutions. The resolution further ignores overt and repeated threats against the existence of Israel by neighboring states in the region.

Main Sponsors

Arab Group

Vote

Yes - 153, No - 5, Abstain - 27, Absent - 8

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Recalling that Israel remains the only State in the Middle East that has not yet become a party to the Treaty."
• "Reaffirms the importance of Israel's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons..."
• "Calls upon that State to accede to the treaty without further delay, not to develop, produce, test or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons..."