International Assembly Set to Call for Instant Ceasefire in Gaza, Confronting Resistance from U.S. and Israel
Thursday's Showdown at the UN:
The United Nations General Assembly prepares to take a stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. A draft resolution calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire will be put to a vote, with diplomats predicting an overwhelming majority in favor.
Israel, however, is pushing back against this move, labeling it a politically driven, futile endeavor. Despite this opposition, the resolution is expected to pass due to global sentiment, considering past demands for an end to the war between Israel and Palestinian militants have fallen on deaf ears.
Unlike the Security Council, the General Assembly does not have a veto power, meaning every country carries equal weight in decision-making. The resolution, if passed, will not be legally binding, but serves as a powerful reflection of worldwide opinion on the ongoing hostilities.
The proposed resolution includes demands for the release of hostages held by Hamas, the return of Palestinian prisoners, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. It also calls for unhindered access to aid and condemns the use of civilian starvation as a war tactic.
These demands have drawn criticism from Israel, with Ambassador Danny Danon labeling the resolution as "false and defamatory." Danon urged countries to abstain from what he calls a faulty, counterproductive resolution that undermines hostage negotiations and fails to condemn Hamas.
The last four years have seen repeated calls for humanitarian truces in Gaza. In October 2023, the General Assembly secured 120 votes in favor, followed by 153 and 158 votes in subsequent years, all demanding an immediate, unconditional ceasefire[1][2].
The conflict began in 2023 after Hamas militants launched an attack that claimed the lives of 1,200 Israelis and captured 250 hostages, according to Israeli records[3]. Israel retaliated with a military campaign that has reportedly resulted in over 54,000 Palestinian casualties[3]. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with the United Nations warning of looming famine and limited aid access[3].
Amidst this turmoil, the international community waits with bated breath to see how the General Assembly vote will impact the ongoing conflict.
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Sources:1. "U.N. Security Council Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza." The New York Times. URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-un-resolution.html2. "U.N. General Assembly Condemns Israel's Gaza Blockade." Al Jazeera. URL: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/07/10/un-general-assembly-condemns-israels-gaza-blockade3. "Famine Lurks in Gaza as Israel-Palestinian Conflict Strangles Aid." Reuters. URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/famine-lurks-gaza-israel-palestinian-conflict-strangles-aid-2024-04-29/
The forthcoming vote on the resolution regarding policy-and-legislation in the United Nations General Assembly, which calls for a permanent ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, has stirred significant politics within the international community. Amidst the debate, the resolution, if passed, will serve as a general-news reflection of global sentiment towards the ongoing hostilities, despite Israel's objections.
