UN General Assembly Set to Vote on Resolution Demanding Ceasefire in Gaza

The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, following the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution. The special session was prompted by Egypt and Mauritania invoking the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution. France, Italy, and Germany urge EU sanctions on Hamas, while France considers national sanctions on Israeli settlers. UN human rights chief Volker Turk expressed concern for millions suffering. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations continue: tanks reached Khan Younis, air raids killed 23 in Maghazi camp, and operations intensified in Beit Lahia. Over 18,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, and 50,000 injured in northern Gaza. Israel reported 101 soldiers killed. Two Hezbollah fighters died near Damascus. UN forces in Lebanon warn of wider conflict.

The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, following the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution. The special session was prompted by Egypt and Mauritania invoking the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution. France, Italy, and Germany urge EU sanctions on Hamas, while France considers national sanctions on Israeli settlers. UN human rights chief Volker Turk expressed concern for millions suffering. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations continue: tanks reached Khan Younis, air raids killed 23 in Maghazi camp, and operations intensified in Beit Lahia. Over 18,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, and 50,000 injured in northern Gaza. Israel reported 101 soldiers killed. Two Hezbollah fighters died near Damascus. UN forces in Lebanon warn of wider conflict.

The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, following the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution. The special session was prompted by Egypt and Mauritania invoking the 'Uniting for Peace' resolution. France, Italy, and Germany urge EU sanctions on Hamas, while France considers national sanctions on Israeli settlers. UN human rights chief Volker Turk expressed concern for millions suffering. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations continue: tanks reached Khan Younis, air raids killed 23 in Maghazi camp, and operations intensified in Beit Lahia. Over 18,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, and 50,000 injured in northern Gaza. Israel reported 101 soldiers killed. Two Hezbollah fighters died near Damascus. UN forces in Lebanon warn of wider conflict.

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