UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly voted for a resolution asking Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The resolution also calls for Israel to stop attacks on UN facilities and follow international laws. The vote saw support from 139 countries, with opposition from Israel and the United States.Key Facts
- The UN resolution asks Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- The resolution urges Israel to stop attacks on UN facilities and follow international law.
- 139 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while 12, including Israel and the US, voted against it.
- 19 countries abstained from voting on the resolution.
- Norway and over a dozen other states introduced the resolution at the UN General Assembly.
- The International Court of Justice gave an advisory opinion that outlines Israel's responsibilities according to international law.
- UNRWA's commissioner-general supported the resolution, stating it supported their findings against allegations of bias.
- US envoy Jeff Bartos criticized the resolution, arguing it unfairly targets Israel.
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