Russia and Sweden supported the measure. Sweden was the only Western and democratic regime to support it.
The measure passed thanks to all the countries who abstained. In Europe these include: Albania, Spain, Estonia, France and Slovenia
Via UN Watch:
The resolution on Jerusalem, despite a passing mention of “the three monotheistic religions,” ignores Jewish and Christian religious and historical ties to the city, condemning Israel for excavations of the Jewish capital that have revealed the ancient City of David, along with pottery inscriptions, coins and artifacts connected to Jewish life during and before the time of Jesus.
“Once again, the United Nations agency for education, science and culture is being hijacked by genocidal regimes and serial human rights abusers like Sudan, Iran, Algeria, Qatar, and Russia,” said Neuer.
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