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UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire

Palestinians examine the destruction following Israeli bombardment in Rafah, part of the southern Gaza Strip, on December 12 [Mohammed Abed/AFP]

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

Tuesday’s resolution passed with 153 countries voting in favour, 23 abstaining and 10 countries voting against, including Israel and the United States. While the resolution is non-binding, it serves as an indicator of global opinion.

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