UN Votes for Permanent Gaza Ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, following multiple U.S. vetoes of similar Security Council resolutions. Despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel, 158 countries supported the measure, highlighting global disapproval of continued hostilities. The UNGA also backed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), urging Israel to reverse its ban on the agency, despite Israeli allegations of UNRWA staff ties to Hamas. Australia and the UK, among others, supported these resolutions, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for aid access. Meanwhile, ongoing conflicts persist, with Israeli forces conducting deadly strikes in southern Lebanon amid accusations of ceasefire violations from both Israel and Hezbollah. The international community continues to call for the release of hostages and the provision of humanitarian aid to the affected regions.