United Nations overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire over US, Israel opposition
The text garnered 149 votes in favor, while 19 countries abstained and the US, Israel and 10 others voted against.
Eli Sharabi, a former Israeli hostage released by Hamas in Gaza last month addresses a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, at U.N. headquarters in New York York City, US, March 20, 2025.(photo credit: MIKE SEGAR / REUTERS)