Motion calls for `immediate and unconditional release’ of all civilians illegally held captive and condemns attacks on both Palestinian and Israeli civilians
The UN general assembly votes for an"immediate humanitarian truce". The nonbinding resolution, received 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions. Photograph: Andrea Renault/AFP via Getty ImagesThe UN general assembly has overwhelmingly called for an “immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce” between Israel and Hamas and demanded unhindered aid access to the besieged Gaza Strip.
The resolution did not name Hamas, which is holding about 220 civilian hostages who were seized during the devastating October 7th attacks.But it calls for the “immediate and unconditional release” of all civilians illegally held captive and demands their safety and humane treatment, and condemns attacks on both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.
“It sends the message to everyone enough is enough. This war has to stop, the carnage against our people has to stop and humanitarian assistance should begin to enter the Gaza Strip,” the Palestinian envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, told reporters. It is the first time the UN has come to a collective view on the Middle East crisis, after four attempts to reach a common position on the smaller 15-strong UN security council failed due to vetoes being wielded either by Russia or the US.
In a statement, Hamas welcomed the call for a break in the conflict. “We demand its immediate application to allow the entry of fuel and humanitarian aid for civilians,” the group said. “And let’s be clear, Hamas has never cared about the genuine needs or concerns or safety of the people it claims to represent. And Hamas has no respect for the rule of law or human life. To them Palestinian civilians are expendable,” she said.
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