The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, with 153 nations, including India, in favour of the resolution.
The resolution demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, release of hostages, protection of civilians and ensuring humanitarian access.
A total of 153 to 10 nations voted in favour of the resolution, while 23 of them abstained. Austria and Czech Republic were the only two nations from the European Union who voted against it.
Last week, the US had vetoed the resolution by the UN Security Council that would have called for a ceasefire.
During a General Assembly vote in October, as many as 120 nations voted in favour of calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Israel and the US were joined by 12 countries who voted against, while 45 nations had abstained.
Earlier on Tuesday (local time),
US President Joe Biden acknowledged the world opinion was moving against Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israel Prime Minister. He said that while Israel continues to have the support of the US and important allies in Europe, it is "starting to lose that support."
First Published: Dec 13, 2023 7:13 AM IST
