The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, while also reaffirming its support for the UN agency aiding Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
In a decisive vote on Wednesday, the Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Of the 193-member body, 158 countries voted in favour, nine opposed the measure, and 13 abstained.
A separate resolution, expressing support for UNRWA and condemning a newly introduced Israeli law that seeks to ban the agency’s operations within Israel, also passed with significant backing; 159 votes in favour, 9 against, and 11 abstentions.
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These votes followed two days of impassioned debate, during which numerous representatives urged an end to Israel’s prolonged conflict in the Palestinian territory. The 14-month war has claimed the lives of at least 44,805 people, predominantly Palestinian women and children, and left over 106,000 injured.
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