Source: Reuters
“The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday to demand an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the immediate release of all hostages. The ceasefire demand in the resolution — adopted with 158 votes in favor in the 193-member assembly — was expressed in more urgent language than one urging an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza that the body ‘called for’ in October 2023 then ‘demanded’ in December 2023. General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight, reflecting a global view on the war. The United States, Israel and seven other countries voted against the ceasefire resolution, while 13 countries abstained.” (12/11/24)