UN votes for 'humanitarian truce' in Gaza, PH abstains

by Agence France-Presse - Javier Joe Ismael - Aric John Sy Cua

Oct 29, 2023 1:09 am

(UPDATE) THE UN General Assembly on Friday (Saturday in Manila) called by a large majority for an 'immediate humanitarian truce' in Gaza on the 21st day of the Israel-Hamas conflict as the Israeli army announced it was extending its ground operation into the shattered territory.

The non-binding resolution, criticized by Israel and the United States for failing to mention Hamas, received 120 votes in favor, 14 against and 45 abstentions from UN members.

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