General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight and reflect global views on the war in the Gaza Strip, as health authorities in the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave say the death toll from Israel's offensive had passed 18,000. The assembly vote comes a day after 12 Security Council envoys visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, the only place where limited humanitarian aid and fuel deliveries have crossed into Gaza. No country has a veto in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly set to vote on a Gaza truce. The length and intensity of Israel's operations in Gaza have left many UN members convinced that a ceasefire is essential," Gowan said. The draft General Assembly resolution to be voted on on Tuesday also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and that the warring parties comply with international law, specifically with regard to the protection of civilians.

Source: Ethiopian News December 12, 2023 15:07 UTC