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United Nations overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition
- On June 12, 2025, the UN General Assembly at its New York headquarters overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
- The vote followed the United States vetoing a similar Security Council draft last week, with Israel and the U.S. opposing the non-binding General Assembly resolution.
- The resolution also demands releasing hostages held by Hamas, returning Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel, lifting the blockade, and ending Israeli military operations in Gaza.
- The resolution passed 149-12 with 19 abstentions among the 193-member General Assembly, while Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon called it a “farce” and a “blood libel.”
- Although non-binding, the resolution increases global pressure on Israel amid a worsening humanitarian crisis affecting 2 million Palestinians, while aid access remains severely restricted.
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UNGA Adopts Gaza Ceasefire Resolution; Internet Blackout Adds to Misery in Gaza
The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted another resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to allow the entry of humanitarian aid. The U.S. and Israel were among the minority of 12 countries voting against. This comes as the U.N. warned of a full internet blackout in Gaza, paralyzing beleaguered humanitarian aid operations across the Strip as Palestinians face worsening hu…
Together in an emergency session yesterday in New York, the United Nations General Assembly adopted with 149 votes to 12, with 19 abstentions a resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional and permanent suspension...
Costa Rica supports UN resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza
149 member states supported the resolution, while 12 voted against it and 19 abstained. The resolution was presented by a group of countries led by Spain and Palestine and comprised of Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. It also demands the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, and the unrestricted entry of large-scale humanitarian aid. The resolution deplores the Israeli government’s decision to block…
The members of the General Assembly voted massively in favour of the resolution with 149 votes in favour, 19 abstentions and 12 votes against. The United States blocked a similar request to the Security Council last week. The text also calls for the release of the hostages detained by Hamas, the return of Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel and the total withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
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