TEHRAN - The majority of UN General Assembly members have actually called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.The Assembly has passed two important resolutions requiring an instant, unconditional, and long-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.It has likewise declared its strong assistance for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
These steps were taken by the Assembly after the UN Security Council failed to settle on a ceasefire resolution.Despite receiving 14 votes in favor, the resolution in the Security Council was blocked by a veto from the United States, an irreversible member.The very first resolution, entitled Demand for ceasefire in Gaza, called on all celebrations to comply totally with international law, consisting of humanitarian laws focused on securing civilians and civilian infrastructure.This was the 2nd demand for a ceasefire by the General Assembly given that the outbreak of the U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza considering that October 2023.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of 158 nations in favor, nine against, and 13 abstentions.Some nations shifted their positions from previous votes.
Countries such as Austria, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, which had actually abstained or opposed a similar earlier resolution, picked to support it this time.Meanwhile, countries like Argentina, Hungary, and Tonga, which had actually abstained previously, opposed the resolution throughout this session.The resolution required immediate and concrete actions.
These included an instant ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners, the safe return of displaced civilians to their homes, and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.It also stressed the need for accountability, prompting the UN Secretary-General to propose procedures for advancing justice through existing or new mechanisms.In addition, the resolution requested an in-depth report from the UN Secretary-General, consisting of an assessment of Gazas urgent needs.It restated the Assemblys unwavering assistance for a Palestinian state, emphasizing that the Gaza Strip need to stay part of a future Palestinian state.It also firmly turned down any attempts to modify Gazas demographics or lower its area.
Israeli federal government authorities have publicly discussed annexing northern Gaza and returning settlements to the enclave.The 2nd resolution adopted by the Assembly focused on supplying strong assistance for UNRWA.UNRWA has actually been dealing with extreme obstacles from the Israeli program to provide standard humanitarian aid for Palestinians on the ground.The Assembly condemned a law passed by the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) on October 28, 2024, which would prevent UNRWA from operating in the occupied Palestinian territories.The resolution was passed with 159 votes in favor, nine against, and 11 abstentions.
It likewise contacted Tel Aviv to respect global law and guarantee the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.It particularly highlighted the immediate need for basic services for the 2.3 million civilian population.The Assembly cautioned against any efforts to minimize or end UNRWAs work, stating this would have terrible results on millions of Palestinian refugees in the region.The resolution also called for quick action to fix the agencys financing and operational problems, which threaten its ability to assist those in need.Amid the diplomatic efforts to end Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians, the Government Media Office in Gaza reported a terrible Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat Camp.The attack eliminated a minimum of 33 individuals, with more than 84 others hurt or missing.
Rescue teams continue to look for survivors, however the location remains under heavy bombardment.Israeli aircraft struck property structures and a post office in the Camp, located in central Gaza.Following the massacre, more Israeli attacks on the Nuseirat camp have been extensively reported.Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have actually conducted unrelenting air, land, and sea attacks on Gaza.The ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has actually resulted in the deaths of 44,875 civilians, the majority of whom are females and kids.
An extra 106,454 individuals have actually been injured.These numbers are most likely to rise, as countless victims remain caught under rubble or in locations that Palestinians can not reach.