9 Countries Reject Gaza Ceasefire, Including Indonesia’s Neighbor
UN General assembly Calls for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, US and Israel dissent
NEW YORK – In a resounding display of international support for peace, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution Wednesday demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in gaza. The vote,158-9 with 13 abstentions,underscored the global outcry over the escalating conflict.
The resolution, mirroring a similar measure vetoed by the United States in the Security Council last month, calls for ”an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
The US, a staunch ally of Israel, once again exercised its diplomatic muscle, rejecting the resolution.
“It would be shameful and wrong to adopt this text,” declared US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood, reiterating the US stance that a ceasefire should be contingent on the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
Israel, which launched its military operation in Gaza following a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7th, also opposed the resolution.
“The resolution presented before the assembly today is nonsensical,” stated Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon. “This vote is not a vote for compassion. It is a vote for engagement.”
The nine countries joining the US and Israel in voting against the resolution were:
- Argentina
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Israel
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Tonga
- United States
The vote highlights the deep divisions within the international community over the conflict, with a majority of nations calling for an end to the violence while key players like the US and Israel maintain their support for Israel’s military actions.
Nations Demand Gaza Ceasefire, US and Israel Stand Alone in Opposition
New York – In a powerful statement of global unity, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to demand an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, despite strenuous objections from the United States and Israel. The resolution, which passed 158-9 with 13 abstentions, echoes a similar measure blocked by the US in the Security Council last month.
The resolution urges “an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”
US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood condemned the resolution, arguing it would be “shameful and wrong” to adopt the text, reiterating the US position that a ceasefire should only occur after the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon dismissed the resolution as “nonsensical,” stating that the vote “is not a vote for compassion. It is a vote for engagement.”
Joining the US and Israel in voting against the resolution were Argentina, Czech Republic, Hungary, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, tonga, and the United States.
This decisive vote underscores the stark divide within the international community over the conflict, with a majority of nations calling for a cessation of hostilities while key players like the US and Israel continue to lend their backing to Israeli military actions.