The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, along with full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access. The resolution passed with 149 votes in favor, 12 against, and 19 abstentions.

It condemns the use of starvation as a weapon of war and the denial of aid, stressing Israel’s legal obligation as the occupying power to ensure relief reaches all civilians. It demands Israel end the blockade, open all crossings, and cease settlement activity, land confiscation, and forced displacement in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, according to UN News.

The resolution reaffirms commitment to a two-state solution, rejects any demographic or territorial changes, and calls for for the Palestinian Authority to integrate Gaza and the West Bank. The resolution asks all parties to uphold international law and protect humanitarian and UN personnel.

The session was called after the United States vetoed a Security Council resolution requesting a cease-fire. Along with Israel and the United States, ten other countries voted against the resolution, including Argentina, Hungary, and Fiji, UN News reported.