FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans condemned a forthcoming United Nations General Assembly vote that, if successful, would label the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) posture in Gaza and the West Bank as an "unlawful presence" and demand that the country leave the territories within six months. 

"This proposal introduced by the Palestinian delegation, ahead of the United Nations’ General Assembly, is an absolute disgrace that rewards terrorism. It is a clear insult to the Jewish people and anyone who understands history," Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chair Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said in a statement that was signed onto by 28 other Republicans. 

Signers included Foreign Relations Committee ranking member James Risch, R-Idaho, and Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism co-Chair James Lankford, R-Okla.

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A draft of the proposal by the Palestinian Authority reportedly cited the International Court of Justice and its nonbinding opinion issued in July, which declared that Israel's presence in the Palestinian territories as well as its actions were in violation of international law, per the Associated Press. 

A U.N. General Assembly vote on the resolution is expected Wednesday, according to reports.

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"As we approach the one-year anniversary of the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas and affiliated Palestinian terrorist groups against innocent Israeli civilians, which involved murder, mutilation, and sexual violence, the international community must unequivocally unite against this evil, one-sided effort to delegitimize Israel," the Senate GOP statement said.

Oct. 7, 2024 marks one year since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel that left about 1,200 dead and hundreds taken to Gaza as hostages. 

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Since then, Israeli and Hamas forces have continued to fire on one another, and the former has launched several targeted strikes against targets as well as hostage recovery missions. Attempts by the U.S. and neighboring Middle Eastern countries to facilitate a cease-fire agreement have yet to result in an end to the war.

"Instead of proposing biased and counter-productive initiatives, which will do nothing to advance a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the international community must focus its energy and resources on ensuring Hamas and other terrorist groups are completely destroyed," the GOP statement continued. "We must remain firm to ensure every single hostage held by these terrorists is safely returned to their loved ones."

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If the proposal passes the U.N. General Assembly, which consists of 193 members, it would not be legally binding or have any enforcement mechanism. However, it would reflect global opinion about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

There are no vetoes during a General Assembly vote, further differentiating it from one in the 15-member U.N. Security Council.

The Great Lake State may have an official fish and a state flower, but it has yet to have an official state fruit.

A bill introduced in the state Senate by Sen. John Damoose, is looking to change that by officially naming the cherry as Michigan's fruit.

Michigan isn't the only U.S. state without an official state fruit. Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut and Hawaii are a few other states that have not yet received the agricultural symbol.

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Michigan produces both sweet cherries for eating, and tart cherries which are commonly used for baked goods.

The state grows 70% of the United States’ supply of tart cherries, according to the Michigan Ag Council, an organization that raises awareness of food and agriculture.

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Damoose, who represents Michigan's 37th congressional district, told Fox News Digital via email that the bill is more than just a feel-good measure.

"Instead, it is intended to highlight the challenges faced by the cherry industry that has been devastated by illegal dumping of product from foreign nations, unfair trading practices, and an onerous regulatory environment," Damoose said. 

The state of Michigan produced 201 million pounds of tart cherries in 2018, valued at $280.1 million, according to the Michigan Ag Council. 

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"We in Northern Michigan have seen too many orchards chopped down by farmers who cannot afford to keep losing money on every cherry sold. It is time we help rebuild this industry, which is a source of pride for the entire State of Michigan," Damoose said.

In August, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested the U.S. Department of Agriculture declare a federal disaster over the state's drastic losses in the 2024 cherry harvest.

Whitmer's request cited rainfall, insect infections and fungus growth, which resulted in estimated crop losses of between 30% and 75%.

Fox News Digital reached out to Whitmer's office for comment.