Global Divide: UN Resolution on Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks Controversy and Urgency

The U.N. General Assembly passed a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza with 153 votes in favor, including support from U.S. allies that had previously abstained. The resolution also called for the release of hostages and access to aid for the besieged enclave. The United States and Israel were among the 10 countries that voted against it, while 23 countries abstained. The U.S. cited the resolution's failure to condemn a Hamas attack as the reason for its opposition.