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UN Votes on Gaza Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Crisis

6/12/2025

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The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a crucial resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and holding Israel accountable for its actions as an occupying force. This comes after a US veto in the Security Council, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with dire shortages and mass displacement escalating since the military operations began on October 7, 2023.

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The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a crucial resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and holding Israel accountable for its actions as an occupying force. This comes after a US veto in the Security Council, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with dire shortages and mass displacement escalating since the military operations began on October 7, 2023.