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flag Jamaica defends its UN stance, citing Palestine recognition and ceasefire calls amid opposition criticism over non-participation in votes.

flag Jamaica’s foreign minister defended the government’s stance at the UN General Assembly, rejecting opposition claims of silence on Palestine. flag She highlighted Jamaica’s 2024 recognition of Palestine, support for a two-state solution, and Prime Minister Holness’s call for a ceasefire and adherence to UN Resolution 242. flag Johnson Smith said Jamaica’s non-participation in symbolic votes and walkouts was consistent with diplomatic protocol, not indifference. flag The opposition countered that abstaining from key actions undermined Jamaica’s moral leadership and commitment to justice, citing past stances against apartheid and advocacy for human rights.

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