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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An increasingly large part of Gaza is controlled by the Israeli military. The residents are being urged to evacuate – but have barely anywhere to go. DN's graphic shows how millions of Palestinians are now being squeezed into an ever smaller area.
UNGA demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution, by overwhelmingly majority, demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza and aid access, after the United States vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council last week. Piloted by Spain, the resolution, co-sponsored by Pakistan and 47 other states, garnered 149 votes in favour to 12 against, with 19 abstentions. Among those opposing …
UN General Assembly calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire
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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…
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate ceasefire in Gaza
UN member states on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a Spanish-drafted resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and full access to deliver aid to 2 million Palestinians at risk of famine.
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