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United Nations General Assembly Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza
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United Nations General Assembly Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza

On October 27, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and demanding aid access to Gaza. A total of 120 countries voted in favor of the resolution, 14 countries voted against, and 45 countries abstained. In a significant move towards peace, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a resolution urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while also pushing for vital aid access to Gaza. Here's a quick rundown of how countries voted at the UNGA session in New York City: In Favour of (120): These countries supported the resolution, emphasizing the need for a truce and humanitarian aid. This included nations like Pakistan Afghanistan, Argentina, China, France,...