Middle East crisis: UN general assembly to vote on draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza – live
The GuardianThursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:58:57 AM
The UN General Assembly is gearing up to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, just days after the US blocked a similar move in the Security Council. Meanwhile, tensions are flaring as Israel accuses Hamas of killing at least five aid workers in Gaza, calling it a "cold-blooded murder" in a social media post. The 193-member assembly is expected to pass the resolution, but the real question is whether it’ll change anything on the ground.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another UN vote—it’s a high-stakes moment that could either ramp up pressure for peace or highlight how powerless diplomacy is in this war. With the US already vetoing a ceasefire call, the General Assembly’s vote (which isn’t legally binding) might end up being more about global opinion than actual change. Meanwhile, the accusation against Hamas over aid worker deaths adds fuel to the fire, making it even harder to see a path to de-escalation. For civilians trapped in the middle, every delay costs lives.
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