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GAZA LIVE: UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution demanding immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire

A displaced family leaves the eastern area of Deir Albalah after Israeli authorities issued an evacuation order for the area.
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A displaced family leaves the eastern area of Deir Albalah after Israeli authorities issued an evacuation order for the area.
The General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a resolution on Thursday demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and resumption of humanitarian aid to stave off famine. There were 149 votes in favour, 12 against – including Israel and the US – and 19 abstentions. App users can follow our live coverage here.
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