Senate Republicans criticize Palestinian Authority's UN bid that threatens Israel's security.

The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on labeling the Israeli Defense Forces' actions in Gaza and the West Bank as an "unlawful presence," and demanding that Israel withdraw from the territories within six months.

The Palestinian delegation's proposal, presented before the United Nations' General Assembly, is a disgrace that rewards terrorism. It is a clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone with a knowledge of history, according to Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who signed onto the statement along with 28 other Republicans.

The Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch, R-Idaho, and Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism Co-Chair James Lankford, R-Okla, have signed a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The Palestinian Authority's proposal draft reportedly referenced the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) nonbinding opinion from July, stating that Israel's presence in the Palestinian territories and its actions were in violation of international law, according to the Associated Press.

Reports indicate that a UN General Assembly vote on the resolution will take place on Wednesday.

The Senate GOP statement condemns the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack against Israeli civilians, which resulted in murder, mutilation, and sexual violence, and calls for the international community to unite against this evil effort to delegitimize Israel.

One year has passed since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and many hostages being taken to Gaza.

The conflict between Israeli and Hamas forces has persisted, with Israeli forces launching targeted strikes and hostage recovery missions, while attempts by the U.S. and neighboring countries to negotiate a ceasefire have been unsuccessful.

"The GOP statement emphasized the need for the international community to prioritize the destruction of Hamas and other terrorist groups in order to achieve lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, the statement highlighted the importance of ensuring that all hostages held by these terrorists are safely returned to their loved ones."

If the UN General Assembly, comprising 193 members, passes the proposal, it would not be legally enforceable or have any mechanism for implementation. Nevertheless, it would represent global sentiment regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

During a General Assembly vote, there are no vetoes, which distinguishes it from a vote in the 15-member UN Security Council.