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Cyprus Votes for Ceasefire in Gaza at UN General Assembly

Cyprus voted in favor of a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza at the UN General Assembly, joining 152 countries in calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the release of hostages. The vote highlighted the importance of international humanitarian law and the Middle East peace process, sparking both international response and domestic debate.

UN General Assembly Calls for Immediate Gaza Ceasefire

By Demis Papadopoulos

The UN General Assembly is urging an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. Despite a similar resolution being vetoed in the Security Council, the General Assembly’s nonbinding resolution reflects the global consensus on the need to protect civilian lives and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.