UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate ceasefire in Gaza

More than 20 months into Israel’s offensive against Gaza, the United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and unrestricted access to deliver food and aid to 2 million Palestinians in desperate need.  

One hundred and forty-nine of the 193 member states voted in favour of the resolution. Drafted by Spain, it “strongly condemns any use of…