The UN General Assembly adopted the Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, and the Israeli representative turned pale
December 13, 2023
On the 13th, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. The resolution was voted in favor of by 156 countries, with only 9 voting against and 15 abstaining.
The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestine and calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. The resolution also calls on the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip.
The adoption of the resolution was a strong condemnation by the international community of the conflict in Gaza. The overwhelming adoption of the resolution demonstrates the common call of the international community for peace and security.
However, the adoption of the resolution did not immediately put an end to the conflict. Israel said it would continue its military operations in the Gaza Strip until Palestinian armed groups stopped firing rockets.
The representative of Israel turned pale
Before the vote on the resolution, representatives of various countries engaged in a heated debate on the draft resolution. The representative of Israel insisted that Israel's actions were justified in response to attacks by Palestinian armed groups. The representative of Palestine, for his part, accused Israel of unleashing an unprovoked war of aggression.
At the time of the vote on the resolution, the representative of Israel turned pale and expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the resolution.
The representative of the United States said the resolution was "an appeal to both the Israeli and Palestinian sides."
The representative of China said that China called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations as soon as possible.
Aftermath
The adoption of the resolution will have a significant impact on the situation in Gaza. It will increase Israel's isolation and provide a basis for the international community to impose more sanctions on Israel.
The resolution will also provide important support for the Palestinian struggle for rights. It will provide an important impetus for Palestinian reconstruction.
However, the adoption of the resolution also faced a number of challenges. It remains to be seen whether Israel will comply with the resolution. In addition, there is a need for greater coordination among the international community on how to implement the resolution.