2023.12.13 22:04 GMT+8

Live: Latest on the Palestine-Israel conflict, Day 69

Updated 2023.12.13 22:04 GMT+8
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The United Nations General Assembly held an emergency session on December 12, passing a resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. With 153 countries in support, 10 countries opposing, and 23 countries abstaining, the resolution addresses the dire humanitarian situation and the suffering of Palestinian civilians. It emphasizes the protection of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians under international humanitarian law. The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of detained personnel and the facilitation of humanitarian aid. Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh welcomed the UN General Assembly's ceasefire resolution, expressing gratitude to the supporting countries.

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