Israel-Gaza war: UN general assembly calls for ‘immediate, durable humanitarian truce’
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6FXYR)
Resolution, passed by 120 votes to 14, is not binding, but carries great political and symbolic weight
The UN general assembly has overwhelmingly called for an immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce" between Israel and Hamas and demanded unhindered aid access to the besieged Gaza Strip.
The motion drafted by Jordan is not binding, but carries political weight, reflecting the degree to which the US and Israel are isolated internationally as Israel steps up its ground operations.
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