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UN Assembly Urges Israel to Grant Gaza Humanitarian Access

12/17/2025

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 15, 2025, urging Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice ruling and grant humanitarian access to Gaza.
139 countries supported the measure.
The United States and Israel opposed it, citing anti-Israel bias and that it undermines progress.
Norway's ambassador highlighted escalating violence in Gaza.
UNICEF reported thousands of children suffering from acute malnutrition due to ongoing restrictions.

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 15, 2025, urging Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice ruling and grant humanitarian access to Gaza.
139 countries supported the measure.
The United States and Israel opposed it, citing anti-Israel bias and that it undermines progress.
Norway's ambassador highlighted escalating violence in Gaza.
UNICEF reported thousands of children suffering from acute malnutrition due to ongoing restrictions.