As calls to suspend or even expel Israel from the United Nations General Assembly over its treatment of Palestinians grow more strident, Pakistan has made clear it views such steps as a last resort to be considered only after attempts to achieve a two-state solution prove fruitless.

The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide humanitarian assistance essential for the survival of Palestinian civilians.

Hamas and Israel have signaled they may be taking more serious steps to reach a cease-fire and to secure the release of the hostages held in Gaza for more than a year.

The UN General Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution calling on the International Court of Justice to issue an opinion on Israel’s humanitarian obligations in Gaza. A legal opinion should clarify the extent to which Israel must accept aid from the United Nations and international groups.

The U.N. General Assembly voted almost unanimously on Wednesday to support two non-binding resolutions, one that demands that Israel end its war against the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip and the other allowing the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to continue to operate in the Jewish state.

The UN General Assembly passed a Norwegian-backed resolution asking the International Court of Justice to clarify Israel's humanitarian obligations in Gaza and the West Bank. Approved by 137 votes to 12,

The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations ... of Palestinian civilians UNITED NATIONS -- The U.N. General Assembly ...

The United States, Israel’s closest ally, voted against the resolution. Resolutions in the 193-member General Assembly are not legally binding, though they do reflect world opinion.

UN General Assembly Asks Court to Say What Israel Needs to Provide in Gaza UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday asking the U.N.’s highest court to ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution asking the U.N.’s highest court to state what Israel’s obligations are in Gaza and the West Bank to provide ...

Every country has duty under international law to ensure they do not supply weapons to another country that would use them to commit violations of international humanitarian law, Ben Saul tells Anadol

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