UNO again calls for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip - 149 countries agree!
UNO again calls for ceasefire in the Gaza Strip - 149 countries agree!
Vienna, Österreich - The United Nations General Assembly called for an immediate, unconditional and persistent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on June 13, 2025. In a vote, 149 of the 193 member countries voted for the resolution, while 12 countries, including Israel and the USA, voted. 19 other Member States abstained. This resolution is part of a larger trend that has led to similar demands since the beginning of the Gaza War in October 2023. It should be emphasized that this resolution, although it has political symbolic power, is not legally binding, as vienna.at reports.
The resolution also demands the release of hostages that are in the violence of Hamas, as well as comprehensive humanitarian aid for the needy population in the Gaza Strip. Similarly emphasized the press that the immediate provision of water, food, fuel and electricity as well as the unhindered access for humanitarian aid are required. Violence against civilians, regardless of their nationality, is also condemned, while Hamas is not mentioned by name.
criticism from Israel and the USA
Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed sharp criticism of the resolution and rejected the call to an armistice. He confirmed that Israel intends to eliminate Hamas. This was also supported by Israel's UN ambassador Gilad Erdan, who described the voting day as the "dark day for the UN and for humanity". This negative attitude is shared by many in the Israeli government because they fear that Hamas' ceasefire could give time to arm themselves.
reactions and global opinions
On the other hand, Hamas welcomes the acceptance of the resolution and calls on the UN to implement. Before the vote, there were split opinions within the member states. While Egypt and Qatar support the resolution, the United States rejects it. The Palestinian UN ambassador Riyad Mansour vehemently campaigned for the resolution and appealed to the member countries to vote for improving the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The reaction of Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian, who warned the United States into conflict, was also far -reaching. Austria itself was not counted among the supporters of the resolution; According to the Foreign Ministry, the resolution could not be supported because it does not name Hamas directly and does not recognize the right to Israel on self -defense.| Details | |
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