The United Nations has passed a resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the 'Occupied Palestinian Territory' within 12 months, which has been criticized by Israel's ambassador as 'shameful.' The resolution has no legally binding effect but calls on members to take steps towards ceasing the importation of Israeli settlement products and the provision of arms to Israel. The resolution was proposed by the Palestinians after gaining additional powers as a member in May. Andrew Tucker, the director general of The Hague Initiative for International Cooperation, warns that the resolution could lead to a 'highly volatile security situation' if Israel withdraws from the territories.