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Update UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes for Gaza ceasefire resolution amid US, Israeli opposition

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes for Gaza ceasefire resolution amid US, Israeli opposition

  • 149 nations vote in favor, 12 against, including Israel and the US, and 19 abstain, including India
  • Experts and human rights workers say hunger is widespread in Gaza
  • US describes the result as a reward for Hamas, says it does nothing to relieve the suffering of Gazans or secure release of hostages, and undermines negotiations
By Ephrem Kossaify ·
US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw

US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw

By AP ·
Saudi Cabinet welcomes UN request for ICJ opinion on Israel’s obligations

Saudi Cabinet welcomes UN request for ICJ opinion on Israel’s obligations

By Arab News ·
Kingdom’s ambassador to UN appeals to General Assembly members to join Saudi-French conference to resolve Palestinian issue

Kingdom’s ambassador to UN appeals to General Assembly members to join Saudi-French conference to resolve Palestinian issue

By Arab News ·
Palestine at the UN: A new chapter in the quest for statehood

Palestine at the UN: A new chapter in the quest for statehood

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Palestine takes up seat among UN member states in ‘historic moment’ at General Assembly’s opening session photos

Palestine takes up seat among UN member states in ‘historic moment’ at General Assembly’s opening session

By Arab News ·
Election outcomes won’t change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly’s president

Election outcomes won’t change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly’s president

By AP ·
5 new members elected to UN Security Council for 2025-2026 term

5 new members elected to UN Security Council for 2025-2026 term

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
Update UN General Assembly declares Srebrenica genocide remembrance day

UN General Assembly declares Srebrenica genocide remembrance day

By Reuters ·
Update UN General Assembly calls on Security Council to revive Palestinian bid for full membership

UN General Assembly calls on Security Council to revive Palestinian bid for full membership

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership

Palestinians seek UN General Assembly backing for full membership

By Reuters ·

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