UNGA Adopts Resolution Calling for ‘Immediate Humanitarian Truce’ in Gaza

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an 'immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce' leading to cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The resolution, proposed by Jordan and backed by over 45 member states, passed with 120 votes in favor, 14 against, and 45 abstentions. It demands all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and ensure unhindered provision of essential supplies into Gaza, and immediate release of all civilians held captive. The session also featured speeches by Riyad Mansour (Palestine) and Gilad Erdan (Israel). The resolution is the UN's first formal response since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an 'immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce' leading to cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The resolution, proposed by Jordan and backed by over 45 member states, passed with 120 votes in favor, 14 against, and 45 abstentions. It demands all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and ensure unhindered provision of essential supplies into Gaza, and immediate release of all civilians held captive. The session also featured speeches by Riyad Mansour (Palestine) and Gilad Erdan (Israel). The resolution is the UN's first formal response since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an 'immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce' leading to cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The resolution, proposed by Jordan and backed by over 45 member states, passed with 120 votes in favor, 14 against, and 45 abstentions. It demands all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and ensure unhindered provision of essential supplies into Gaza, and immediate release of all civilians held captive. The session also featured speeches by Riyad Mansour (Palestine) and Gilad Erdan (Israel). The resolution is the UN's first formal response since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of humanitarian truce / unga.