UN General Assembly Demands Israel Comply With World Court Order on Gaza Aid

U.N. General Assembly Passes Gaza Resolution as United States and Israel Voice Strong Objections

On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on Gaza that the United States and Israel sharply criticized, arguing that it reflects persistent anti-Israel bias within the organization and detracts from ongoing diplomatic efforts. U.S. officials said the vote stood in contrast to what they described as recent progress under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which was adopted earlier this year and aimed at end…

UN General Assembly Demands Israel Comply With World Court Order on Gaza Aid

GAZA CITY — The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Friday that urges Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice ruling and allow aid into Gaza. The vote came during a session on a draft submitted by Norway and supported by 13 countries. The resolution, titled Strengthening the United Nations System, passed with 139 votes in favor. Twelve countries, led by the United States and Israel, voted against it. Nineteen countries a…