193-member assembly likely to adopt text calling for unconditional and permanent ceasefire, days after US vetoed similar effort in security councilSome more detail on the UN vote, expected later today, from AP.The UN General Assembly is expected to vote later today on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and the opening of all Israeli border crossings for deliveries of desperately needed food and other aid. The resolution, drafted by Spain and seen yesterday by AP, “strongly condemns any use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare.” Continue reading...
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