Gaza, UN approves decision to stop fast hearth and humanitarian entry | EUROtoday

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The Member States of the United Nations voted for a overwhelming majority to ask for a ceased for fast hearth in Gaza, the discharge of all of the hostages held by Hamas and entry with out restrictions for the supply of meals desperately vital for two million Palestinians.

The vote on the General Assembly, consisting of 193 members, ended with 149 votes in favor, 12 in opposition to and 19 abstention. The decision was adopted among the many applause. The textual content, drawn up by Spain, “condemns strongly any use of the hunger of the civilian population as a method of war”.

Speaking earlier than the vote, the Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon has vehemently opposed the decision. Danon denied that Israel is utilizing starvation as a weapon of conflict, calling the accusation “anti -Semitic slander”, and insisted on the truth that support are delivered.

Cease hearth in Gaza: sure of 149 international locations

“The UN General Assembly has just adopted the resolution presented by Spain together with Palestine. 149 countries ask for a ceased for immediate, unconditional and permanent fire, the liberation of all hostages, and respect for international humanitarian law ». With this message on Social X, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares greeted the approval, with 149 votes in favor and 12 against, of a resolution presented by Spain and Palestine at a special emergency meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

The initiative had been announced on May 7 to the Spanish congress by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in conjunction with the anniversary of the recognition of the state of Palestine by Spain. Remember the obligation in an armed conflict of respecting and protecting the civilian population and urges all states to respect and protect the UNITE Humanitarian staff and the medical staff. And “rejects” any motion aimed toward hindering the execution of the Mandate of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).