Gaza - The UN General Assembly Votes Overwhelmingly for a Humanitarian Ceasefire : Washington Post / Tom McDermott

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favor of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with the US being one of only 10 countries voting against it. This signals increasing international isolation for the US and Israel as the crisis deepens. 

Global response has shifted from early support of Israel's right to self-defense to concern over humanitarian impacts as Palestinian civilian deaths mount. Massive protests across Europe have amplified calls for ceasefire.

The US remains a pivotal backer of Israel, providing billions in military funding and weapons transfers during the conflict. But the transfers lack transparency and oversight. Hamas receives support from Iran.  

In protest of Israel's actions, 9 countries have withdrawn ambassadors while others emphasize need for adherence to international law. South Africa and Jordan condemned the devastating civilian toll.

Humanitarian aid remains below pre-war levels and UN recommendations. An influx of supplies entered Gaza during pauses but Israel still restricts items like fuel. As the crisis continues, pressure mounts for increased aid access.

Israel and the US have become more diplomatically isolated as the Gaza crisis and civilian impacts grow. Global opinion has shifted to favoring an urgent ceasefire and humanitarian response.

With only 10 countries voting against the resolution, the United States and Israel found themselves increasingly isolated, joined in the minority by Austria, Czechia, Guatemala, Liberia, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea and Paraguay.   For a complete table of how countries voted click here.  Chart below also from the Washington Post article linked above.