Among 153 countries, 10, including the United States and Israel, opposed, and 23 abstained.
Ambassador Pal’s “historic” welcome… The ambassador condemned the “disgraceful attempt”
CNN reported that the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza war on the 12th (local time).
Among the 153 member states attending the General Assembly, the resolution adopted with 120 in favor, 10 against, and 23 abstentions calls for a ceasefire, compliance with international law, and the “immediate and unconditional release” of hostages. The stronger language was stronger than the resolution calling for a “lasting humanitarian ceasefire” adopted last October.
General Assembly resolutions have great political significance, but they do not have the same binding force as UN Security Council resolutions.
Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour welcomed the adoption of the resolution as “historic.”
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, said ahead of the vote that the resolution was a “disgraceful” attempt to tie Israel’s hands and warned that “continuing Israeli operations in Gaza is the only way to free the hostages.”
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said the U.S. government “is calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza a crisis…” “I agree that civilians should be protected by international humanitarian law,” she said. He added, however, that the resolution should include a proposed US amendment condemning Hamas.
“An immediate ceasefire is temporary at best and dangerous at worst,” he said. “Dangerous for Israel, which is under constant attack, and dangerous for the Palestinian people, who deserve the opportunity to build a better future by being liberated from groups hiding behind innocent civilians.” “I do,” he said.
Countries that opposed it included Israel, the United States, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Austria, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Liberia, Micronesia, and Nauru.
Source: Donga
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