"In light of the alarming scale of civilian casualties, we call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. We have all witnessed that the UN no longer holds even one ounce of legitimacy or relevance," Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan said, telling the assembly: "Shame on you." "We demand its immediate application to allow the entry of fuel and humanitarian aid for civilians," said a Hamas statement. The resolution co-sponsored by nearly 50 other countries centered largely on the dire humanitarian situation in sealed-off Gaza as Israel presses on with its bombardment. With approximately 30,000 Filipino nationals in Israel and a further 130 in Gaza, their safety and well-being remain paramount to us," he said.

Source: Manila Times October 29, 2023 08:46 UTC