The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza

On June 12, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. This is reported on the organization's website.

149 States voted in favor. Against the initiative — 12.

At the same time, 19 countries abstained from participating.

"Although the assembly's resolutions are not legally binding, they have political and moral weight," the statement said.

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