UN General Assembly demands immediate and unconditional Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The resolution, passed with overwhelming majority, demands a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas. The demand is more urgent than previous resolutions, with 158 countries voting in favor and only 9 countries voting against, including the US, Israel and 7 other countries. 13 countries abstained from voting. The resolution also calls for the immediate release of all hostages.