Arrr! UN be votin' fer a ceasefire in Gaza, scurvy dogs! US 'n Austria try to scupper it, blast 'em!
2023-12-12
Arr, me hearties! 'Twas a grand spectacle on Dec. 12, 2023, as the UN General Assembly assembled fer an emergency meetin'. With thunderous roars, the representatives bein' in a jolly mood, did vote overwhelmingly to grant a truce of the humane kind in Gaza. Yo ho ho!
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, as well as the release of all hostages. The resolution was presented by Egypt and received overwhelming support from the assembly. However, before the vote, the UN rejected two amendments condemning Hamas, one from Austria and another from the US. These amendments required a two-thirds majority vote to pass. The President of the UN General Assembly, Mr. Dennis Francis, expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population. He emphasized the need for immediate action to end the carnage and provide humanitarian aid. Egypt's resolution highlighted the importance of protecting both Palestinian and Israeli civilians in accordance with international law. It also called for compliance with international obligations and the unconditional release of all hostages. Austria's amendment sought to include hostages held by Hamas and other groups, while the US amendment condemned Hamas for its terrorist actions. Both amendments failed to receive the required majority vote. Ultimately, Egypt's resolution was adopted with a vote of 153-10, with 23 abstentions. The adoption of this resolution is a step towards ending the ongoing conflict and addressing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.