draft resolution, calling for the establishment of an international criminal tribunal, in response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The resolution, however, failed to pass as a result of Russia's veto. On 23 December 2016, resolution 2334 (2016) sponsored by Malaysia made history as the first resolution adopted by the Security Council on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in eight years. Adopting the resolution with 14 votes in favor, with the United States abstaining, the Security Council reaffirmed that Israel's establishment of settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, had no legal validity, constituting a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the vision of two States living side by side in peace and security, within internationally recognized borders. The council also reiterated its demand that Israel immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Human Rights Council Malaysia served as a member of the Human Rights Council twice in 2006–2009 and 2010–2013. Malaysia is currently serving its third term in the Council (from 2022 until 2024) after securing 183 votes at the elections held during the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 14 October 2021. Peacekeeping and observer missions In October 1960, Malaysia deployed its first contingent of 3,500 Malay Special Forces of the then Malayan Armed Forces to the United Nations Operation in the Congo. Since then, Malaysia has participated in 39 United Nations peacekeeping operations with the deployment of nearly 40,000 peacekeepers from the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysian Police - a clear manifestation of Malaysia's strong commitment to shared responsibilities towards the early and peaceful resolution of conflicts. As of June 2022, Malaysia ranks 25th out of 121 troop-contributing countries. Malaysia also participated in other UN-mandated missions such as the Protection Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mission in East Timor, Transition Assistance Group in Namibia, International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF), United Nations Transition Assistance Group, Interim Force in Lebanon, Operation in Somalia, and the International Monitoring Team (IMT) in Mindanao. Through the Malaysian Peacekeeping Centre (MPC), Malaysia is committed to provide training and capacity building on multi-dimensional peacekeeping for international military, police and civilian personnel who will be embarking on UN peacekeeping missions in conflict areas around the world. Disarmament Malaysia consistently advocates for the cause of nuclear disarmament in the international fora, and supports all