Diplomatic sources within the United Nations have described in closed information to journalists in New York the atmosphere in the Organization in view of the 80th meeting of the General Assembly. As they pointed out, despite the dark shadows left by the security council weaknesses and the lack of funding, the system still produces ‘Important and tangible results’ worldwide, while the forthcoming two -state solution conference in Palestinian constitutes “Historical Opportunity”.

The same sources spoke openly about the challenges. “The inability of the Security Council to respond to issues such as Ukraine, Gaza or conflicts in Africa affects the image of the body in the eyes of public opinion.” They mentioned.

Particular emphasis was placed on the lack of funding by the United Nations, which is attributed to the withdrawal of the United States of America by a series of organizations and the reduction of voluntary contributions. “This situation leads to a real liquidity crisis, with consequences for operation and atmosphere within the organization,” They emphasized.

At the same time, they expressed concern about countries that ‘They question the legalization of the organization’ on issues of human rights and international law, trying to build, as they noted, “A parallel system that considers the body of Western hegemony.”

On the other hand, sources have highlighted the successes of the last year: such as the completion of a global health treaty, agreements at the World Trade Organization for Fisheries, two conditions in the world intellectual property for genetics and intellectual property, as well as “Treaty on the open sea”.

They also noted the consensus on the creation of an international mechanism for governing artificial intelligence, corresponding to the Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change in the field of climate.

“These are not small achievements. The United Nations remains a place of consensus on major issues »they said.

In the field of peace and security, although they recognized dead ends in Ukraine and Gaza, they stood in ‘Positive developments’ In Haiti, in Lebanon and Sudan.

The sources paid particular attention to the September 22 conference on the solution of two states. They described her ‘Landmark that restores hope’explaining that the recent vote of “New York Declaration” of 142 countries ‘Removes the carpet under the feet of the extremes on both sides’.

“Voting in favor means in practice recognition of both Palestine and Israel”they emphasized, adding that the message of the international community is clear: “The solution remains the creation of two states, with Palestine viable and feasible thanks to international support.”

Numerical data was also presented on the vote of “New York Declaration”: Twenty-five of the twenty-seven member states of the European Union came in favor, and almost all Arab and Islamic states voted positively, with the exception of Iran and Tunisia. “The vote against twelve countries -among them small island states and Israel does not change the overall picture”they noted.

In questions for possible recognition of Palestine by a series of countries, sources reported that ‘More than ten countries’ – Among them France, Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Malta- are considering official announcements. “Already one hundred and forty -five countries have recognized Palestine, so with new recognitions we will approach one hundred and fifty -five”they appreciated.

For what recognition means, they explained that the first step is ‘Symbolic, but essential’overturning the logic of Oslo agreements. “We have been discussing thirty years without results. Now we have to say: Palestine exists, and from there the border, capital and technical details begin. “they said, stating that the practical issues – such as the Embassy function – would be decided at a later stage.

The same sources have confirmed that a vote on the “penalties for reinstatement” against Iran, unless there is a “miracle”: “If Tehran gives instant access to the International Atomic Energy Organization to all its nuclear facilities, it will be a new beginning. If not, the vote is inevitable. ”

At the same time, the presence of the Iranian president in New York expressed hope. “Open a window for a new dialogue with France, Germany and the United Kingdom.”

For Ukraine, they noted that there may be a Security Council meeting next week, but downgraded the chances of meaningful progress.

The same diplomatic sources stressed that this year’s General Assembly will be “A referendum on the future of the multilateral system”. As they said “It will be shown which states remain attached to the legality of international law and who prefer its replacement with power relations. People will be judged in the dilemma whether they will continue on the path of the multilateral dialogue drawn by the San Francisco Charter eighty years ago. “