UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Calling for ‘Humanitarian Truce’ in Gaza

The resolution, drafted by Arab states, doesn’t at all mention ‘Hamas’ by name.

Results are displayed as the U.N. General Assembly voted for a non-binding resolution calling for a "humanitarian truce" in Gaza and a cessation of hostilities, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, on Oct. 27, 2023. Bebeto Matthews/AP Photo

The U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) on Oct. 27 overwhelmingly approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for an immediate “humanitarian truce” in the Gaza Strip.

The world body adopted the resolution, which comes amid the war between Israel and Hamas, on a vote of 120-14, with 45 abstentions.