UN General Assembly calls for ceasefire in Gaza by resolution
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The paper achieved the necessary two-thirds majority in New York on Tuesday, with Germany abstaining. However, UN General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding, but are considered symbolic.
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The resolution, aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflicts in the Gaza Strip, was supported by many international entities. Despite the symbolic nature of UN General Assembly resolutions, a ceasefire in Gaza is crucial for the wellbeing of its inhabitants. Israel and the Palestinian territories have been entangled in numerous disputes, making a durable ceasefire challenging yet essential. The international community continues to advocate for a peaceful resolution in the Gaza Strip, hoping to alleviate the suffering of its population. Germany, while abstaining from the vote, has voiced concerns over the ongoing conflicts and urged for diplomatic efforts towards achieving a lasting peace. The UN General Assembly meeting in New York served as a platform for various nations to discuss and collectively push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Source: www.stern.de
